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Director of research development

Galway
Life Science Recruitment
Research director
Posted: 11h ago
Offer description

Here’s a more concise, commercially focused version tailored for a LinkedIn Jobs posting:
Director of R&D – Medical Devices
Ireland | Senior Leadership Opportunity
A rapidly growing medical device CDMO with newly established operations in Ireland is seeking an experienced Director of R&D to lead global product development and innovation initiatives.
This is a high-impact leadership role offering the opportunity to shape R&D strategy, build international engineering teams, and drive the development of cutting‑edge interventional medical technologies.
Key Responsibilities

Lead international R&D programmes from concept through commercialisation
Build and develop high-performing global engineering teams
Drive innovation, technical excellence, and product development strategy
Collaborate with commercial, quality, and operations teams to align development activities with business objectives
Oversee complex medical device development projects and manage technical risk
Support ISO 13485 compliance and quality system readiness
Partner with executive leadership to scale R&D capabilities within a growing organisation

Requirements

Degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, Materials Engineering, or related discipline
10+ years’ medical device industry experience in leadership roles
Strong background in interventional medical devices such as Structural Heart, EP, Neurovascular, or Peripheral Vascular technologies
Proven experience leading international and cross‑functional R&D teams
Strong understanding of complex device development and manufacturing processes
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Experience operating within ISO 13485 regulated environments

Why Join?

Opportunity to join an expanding global medical device organisation at an exciting stage of growth
Strategic leadership position with significant influence on innovation and technology direction
Collaborative, fast‑paced, and innovation‑driven environment

For a confidential discussion, please apply directly or contact us for further information.
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