VP of R&D
 Anteris Technologies

Position Overview

​

Anteris Technologies is a structural heart company that IPO-ed on NASDAQ and developed next-generation TAVI, the first biomimetic valve (DurAVR) that restores physiological hemodynamics across the aortic valve. The IPO supported the vision to commercialize the DurAVR in addition to a multi-modality (internal/external) approach to building a full suite of structural heart and valve technologies. We are now hiring our Vice President of R&D to lead this vision.

 

We have partnered with David St. Denis, President of Anteris Technologies, to hire our Vice President of R&D. This position will focus on the development of the DurAVR, bringing it through clinical stages and into manufacturing, as well as the research necessary to expand our product portfolio. Our VP of R&D will own all engineering aspects and the R&D team expansion of Anteris. This position will report to the President and manage three senior leaders (Director of V2V edge-to-edge repair, Implant Director, and Catheter Director), in addition to guiding 30+ team of engineers from concept through design verification, manufacturing transfer, pivotal trials, and commercialization.

 

In short, this is a corporate leader who brings the ability to scale and lead sizable teams while also being a “do-er” through this growth phase of a one-product, public company that needs to build a suite of products that enables Anteris to be the next “Structural Heart Company.” An easier way to think about it is an ISO 5840-3, R&D, startup professional that is capable of thriving in a corporate strategic environment. 

 

Anteris Technologies FAQs

• Headquarters: Eagan, Minnesota (this position is full-time, based onsite)

• Company Size: 170 employees and will be 500+ employees by 2029

• Products: Current focus is DurAVR device with expansion into mitral and tricuspid solutions

• Clinical trials: Studies and actively enrolling 1,000-patient Pivotal Trial

• PMA Approval: Target is 2028

• EU/US Commercialization: Target is 2028

• NASDAQ: AVR

 

Position’s Key Responsibilities 

• Must know ISO 5840-3

• Must be on-site in Eagan, Minnesota

• Lead R&D organizational scaling with multiple product portfolios.

• Oversee the full product development process, including design verification and manufacturing transfer for commercialization.

• Manage direct reports responsible for key programs: V2V edge-to-edge repair, TAVI valve, and catheter development.

 

Media 

• Annual General Meeting: Anteris 2024 Annual Meeting Video

• EFS Data: Biomimetic Transcatheter Aortic Heart Valve Offers New Option for Aortic Stenosis Patients

​​​

Responsibilities

​

Research & Development:
• Architect the Company’s overall Technology Plan, including exploration and development of
new clinical areas while maintaining leadership in existing markets.
• Lead the efforts to ensure continuous improvement regarding product and patient care
• Lead the overall product pipeline and portfolio strategy. Evaluate novel technologies in addition to the company's portfolio.
• Advise interactions with physician KOLs around the world to guide and align our pipeline and
product-specific strategies.
• Represent the overall technology perspective where needed in investor presentations, Board
meetings and with business and financial partners, and in the company's dealings with
regulatory authorities.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure that the necessary documentation for regulatory submissions and internal quality systems are completed.

Build People and Culture:
• Lead and motivate the team to deliver on the company’s strategic plan.
• Build a culture of teamwork and excellence in a fast-paced, lean environment.
• Mentor, train, and develop staff.

​

Qualifications & Competencies 

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in progressive research and product development leadership roles within companies that develop, manufacture, and sell complex medical devices in the Structural Heart or Cardiovascular space.
• Experience in setting and scaling the research and development function, with the proven ability to attract, inspire, motivate, develop, and retain top-tier talent.
• High clinical acumen with prior knowledge of complex cardiovascular systems
• Medical Device Regulatory, Quality Assurance and Compliance experience is a must.
• Ability to travel over a broad geography is required.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, internal and external
• Leadership: Foster teamwork, lead courageously, champion change
• Motivation: Drive for results, work commitment
• Self-Management: possess integrity, exhibit honesty, demonstrate adaptability.
• Professional Knowledge: maintain industry expertise, leverage networks.
• Self-Development: continue learning, commit to quality
• Business Acumen: focus on the customer, understand global needs, manage for profit.
• Interpersonal: value diversity, develop relationships
• Critical Thinking: demonstrate sound judgment, assess strategically, analyze issues.
• Flexibility: Can accept change and is flexible toward change.

​

Company Overview 

​​

Anteris® Technologies is a global structural heart company dedicated to revolutionizing cardiac care. Our mission is to forge new frontiers in cardiac care by pioneering science-driven and measurable advancements to restore heart valve patients to healthy function. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) technologies were originally designed for older, high-risk patients. Today, younger, more active patients need a better solution that will not just open and close but restore healthy heart function. We sought to restore healthy blood flow patterns by creating the world’s first biomimetic TAVR valve, DurAVR® THV. This cutting-edge valve, incorporating our proprietary ADAPT® anti-calcification technology, is designed to mimic the natural function of a healthy heart valve.