Director of Research & Development

About the Company

Cresilon is a Brooklyn-based biotechnology company that develops, manufactures, and markets hemostatic medical devices utilizing the company’s proprietary hydrogel technology. The company's plant-based technology has revolutionized the current standard by stopping traumatic and surgical bleeds in seconds without the need for extended manual pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the R&D team across multiple parallel product development opportunities
• Provide scientific leadership and coaching to the R&D team
• Oversee discovery and innovation efforts focused on materials and technologies
• Lead technology transfer, scale-up, and process characterization and validation
• Ensure compliance with FDA regulations, SOPs, and applicable specifications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Quality
• Develop proprietary intellectual property and manage SBIR/grant activities
• Guide the development of test plan protocols, specifications, and test procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Materials, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering, or Chemistry
• 10+ years of direct management experience
• 10+ years of experience in polymer materials or complex chemistry development
• Proven success leading projects from early development through regulatory submission and commercial launch
• Hands-on research experience with biomaterials, polymers, or adhesives
• Strong project management and product lifecycle management skills
• Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant scientific discipline
• Experience with regulated medical device design and delivery systems
• Knowledge of Class II and III medical device regulatory requirements (21 CFR Part 820)
• Experience with combination products or biologic interfaces
• Track record with SBIR submissions to NIH or DOD
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification

Benefits

• Competitive annual base salary
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) & Roth Retirement Savings Plan with up to 5% company match
• Paid Vacation, Sick, & Holidays
• Monthly MetroCard Reimbursement