Make your impact where it truly matters. Join Mölnlycke in shaping the future of Pressure Injuries Prevention.

At Mölnlycke, we are dedicated to advancing wound care and improving patient outcomes around the world. As we expand our leadership in Pressure Injuries Prevention, we are seeking an experienced and visionary R&D Director to build and lead a new U.S.-based team focused on developing next‑generation prevention solutions.

This Atlanta-based role is a unique opportunity to shape the strategy, portfolio, and roadmap for one of Mölnlycke’s most critical growth areas—while bringing meaningful innovations to clinicians, caregivers, and patients.

The Opportunity

As the R&D Director, Pressure Injuries Prevention, you will be end‑to‑end accountable for the U.S. development portfolio within this category. You will:

• Build and lead a small, high‑performing local team of Product Developers.
• Actively drive the definition of the Pressure Injuries Prevention roadmap—short‑ and long‑term and expedite execution.
• Deliver innovative, commercially viable solutions across physical products and emerging service‑based prevention models that integrate digital insights and clinical protocols.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional partners including Marketing, New Solution Innovation, Digital Product Enablement, Regulatory, Clinical, and Global R&D leadership.
• Strengthen Mölnlycke’s leadership position in the U.S. market and contribute to future global expansion.

This role is ideal for a leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, innovation, customer insight, and technical excellence.

What You’ll Do:

Strategic Leadership & Portfolio Ownership

• Actively contribute to the definition of the R&D strategy for Pressure Injuries Prevention.
• Own and continuously evolve the category roadmap.
• Ensure strong strategic IP, unique value propositions, and a competitive product and service portfolio.

Product & Solution Innovation

• Translate customer and market needs into clear product and service requirements.
• Lead concept development and engineering and ensure pre-clinical studies and commercialization efforts.
• Identify technology opportunities and collaborate with internal and external partners.

Project & People Leadership

• Build and mentor a new U.S.-based team of Product Developers.
• Ensure project delivery aligned with scope, quality, timelines, and budget.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Marketing to ensure deep customer centricity.
• Engage with KOLs, clinical stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
• Serve as a key contributor within the Product & Solution Development Leadership Team.

Compensation & Benefits:

Offers of employment consider various factors, including experience, education, location, and role-specific requirements.

Beyond competitive pay, Mölnlycke Health Care offers comprehensive benefits and fosters a supportive, inclusive culture that prioritizes employee well-being and professional growth. Join us and experience a workplace where your contributions are valued and your career can thrive!

Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life harmony.

• Medical, dental and vision plans are available from your first day of employment and provide extensive coverage through multiple options so you can find the right fit for you and your family.
• Financial benefits include a robust 401(k) plan with company match, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, life insurance and both flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Molnlycke offers generous paid time off, paid parental leave, an Employee Assistance Program and lifestyle perks like discounted access to entertainment and travel.

What You Bring

Must‑Have Expertise

• Advanced degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) in Engineering or Life Sciences.
• 10+ years of R&D experience in medical devices or pharmaceuticals; wound care preferred.
• Strong technical expertise in materials, product development, and design control.
• Proven track record in driving innovation from concept to commercialization.
• Deep understanding of pressure injury pathophysiology and prevention approaches.
• Familiarity with the U.S. healthcare and reimbursement environment.
• Strong leadership, team‑building, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Excellent strategic thinking, business acumen, and communication abilities.

Preferred (Nice‑to‑Have)

• Experience in service‑based prevention models or ecosystem‑of‑care concepts.
• Understanding of sustainability opportunities in medical device design.
• Exposure to regulatory and industry standards relevant to wound care.

Our approach to Diversity and Inclusion

We’re building a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. We believe that a diverse mix of people (from different cultures, ages, geographies, and genders) makes us stronger. It brings fresh perspectives, drives better decisions, and helps us deliver solutions that reflect the world we serve. Inclusion isn’t just a value; it’s how we work, grow, and lead together.

 About Mölnlycke

Mölnlycke is a world-leading medical products and solutions company that equips healthcare professionals to achieve the best patient, clinical, and economic outcomes.

Our business is organized in the four business areas Wound Care, Operating Room Solutions, Gloves and Antiseptics, where customer centricity, sustainability and digitalization are at the heart of everything we do.

Mölnlycke employs around 8,400 people. The company headquarters are in Gothenburg, Sweden, and we operate in more than 100 countries worldwide. Since 2007, the company has been part of Investor AB, an engaged owner of high-quality, global companies, which was founded by the Wallenberg family in 1916. For more information, please visit www.molnlycke.com and www.molnlycke.com/careers