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Job purpose: The purpose of this role is to lead the design, development, and implementation of next-generation medical devices. Acting as a key member of the India Innovation Center core team, the role combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership to build high-performing teams, align cross-functional goals, and ensure delivery of robust, compliant, and innovative medical devices. This position drives end-to-end execution — from architecture design and stakeholder collaboration to hands-on product development and regulatory compliance — ensuring that critical-care medical devices are safe, scalable, and market-ready. Ultimately, the role exists to transform ambitious product visions into reliable, life-saving medical technologies. Key duties and responsibilities: Define and own the overall architecture for embedded medical devices, ensuring scalability, security, and performance Drive system-level design decisions and align software and hardware architecture with business requirements Lead the design, development, and integration of embedded medical devices Establish and enforce modern design principles, standards, and best practices across development teams Guide teams in debugging complex system-level issues, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing long-term corrections Drive compliance to standards and safety requirements Provide technical mentorship and leadership to development teams, reviewing designs and enforcing best practices Work closely with project managers to define technical roadmaps, timelines, and resource needs Evaluate new technologies, tools, and frameworks to ensure long-term maintainability and innovation Ensure documentation of system architecture, interfaces, and design decisions for internal and external stakeholders Support continuous integration and automated testing pipelines Act as the technical point of contact with stakeholders, vendors, and partners for all IIC ventures Knowledge/Skills/Experience: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related field 10+ years of proven experience in product development, preferably in regulated industries (med-tech, automotive, or high-tech) Strong leadership skills with experience in building and guiding cross-functional teams Deep technical expertise in embedded systems, software, electronics, and mechanics Hands-on experience with automated test frameworks, and hardware/software integration Knowledge of self-test and production test systems Proven ability to manage internal teams as well as external development partners Practical experience with agile methodologies and modern product development practices Familiarity with regulated environments (ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820) highly desirable Excellent communication skills Entrepreneurial mindset with strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities. Experienced in leading and interacting with remote teams, preferably with multi-national organizations Personal qualities: Forward-thinking mindset with the ability to drive innovation Decisive, with strong problem-solving and prioritization skills Collaborative leader who can inspire, mentor, and align cross-functional teams Adaptable and resilient in fast-paced, high-pressure environments Strong sense of ownership and accountability for end-to-end delivery Clear communicator who builds trust and fosters strong stakeholder relationships Passion for developing cutting-edge technology that improves and saves lives