R&D Project Manager We are currently working with a Global veterinary dental leader who are looking to hire an R&D Project Managerand you will be responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of the organisations product development programs, with specific oversight of dental unit and small equipment hardware projects and the ongoing development of the organisations Clarity dental software platform. This role serves as the central execution owner across all active R&D initiatives, translating product strategy into disciplined project delivery, coordinating cross-functional and cross-border teams, managing timelines and budgets, and ensuring all development activities meet applicable regulatory and quality requirements. The ideal candidate brings a proven track record in regulated veterinary or dental device development, strong hardware and software project management experience, and the ability to work effectively across a globally distributed team. An understanding of the veterinary dental market or adjacent dental device space is highly valued. Commercial operations are supported globally, North America, regional partners across EMEA, APAC and ANZ. Salary up to €105,000 DOE + Benefits Office based in Meath with hybrid work considered Full-Time Permanent Reporting to the COO RESPONSIBILITIES: Own end-to-end project management for all active R&D programs including dental units, small equipment, and the Clarity software platform Develop and maintain project plans, milestone schedules, resource allocations, and risk registers across concurrent development streams Drive project execution through structured stage-gate processes from concept through design verification, validation, and commercial launch Facilitate regular cross-functional project reviews Partner with Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams Identify, escalate, and mitigate project risks, technical blockers, and scope changes in a timely and structured manner Coordinate the design and development lifecycle for the companys dental unit and small equipment product lines, including new product introductions and product improvements Partner with engineering leads to align development activities with Design History File (DHF) requirements and applicable design control obligations Manage external suppliers, contract manufacturers, and development partners involved in hardware programs Oversee prototype build and test cycles, design verification, and validation activities through production readiness Ensure technical documentation is maintained to audit-ready standards throughout the development lifecycle Lead project management for the Clarity veterinary dental software platform, coordinating development sprints, releases, and roadmap execution Ensure software development activities comply with applicable regulatory and quality standards, including cybersecurity and data integrity requirements Manage the relationship between internal and any external software development partners or vendors Coordinate software verification and validation activities, including requirements traceability, testing protocols, and release documentation Support integration of Clarity with internal hardware platforms and third-party veterinary practice management systems where applicable Ensure all R&D programs are developed in compliance with applicable veterinary device regulatory requirements, quality management standards, and risk management frameworks Maintain Design History Files, technical files, and project documentation to the standard required for applicable regulatory submissions and market approvals Partner with Regulatory Affairs and Quality on design reviews, risk assessments, FMEA activities, and change control processes Support regulatory body interactions, technical file reviews, and audit readiness across active development programs Track and incorporate regulatory landscape changes relevant to veterinary dental devices in EU and key export markets Serve as the primary point of contact for R&D project status across the organisations leadership, commercial teams, and stakeholders Prepare and present project updates, roadmap reviews, and risk summaries to senior leadership on a regular cadence Coordinate effectively across EU-based R&D teams and globally distributed commercial and operations partners including North America Drive alignment between R&D priorities and commercial launch plans, ensuring market-ready timing for new product introductions SKILLS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Bachelors degree in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline 5+ years of project management experience in a regulated veterinary, dental, or adjacent MedTech environment Demonstrated experience managing hardware product development from concept through commercialisation under applicable regulatory and quality frameworks Experience managing software development programmes in a regulated or quality-managed environment Strong working knowledge of design controls, risk management principles, and applicable market approval processes Proven ability to manage concurrent, cross-functional programmes with distributed teams across multiple geographies Excellent stakeholder communication, project documentation, and presentation skills Proficiency in project management tools Preferred Experience in veterinary, dental (human or veterinary), or small capital medical equipment development Working knowledge of veterinary practice workflows or dental clinical environments Familiarity with software lifecycle management in a regulated or quality-managed environment Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies applied in a quality-managed hardware-software development context PMP, Prince2, or equivalent project management certification Multilingual capability English required, additional EU language an asset For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Mary OSullivan or call Osborne Recruitment on. 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