Portfolio Manager Job
This role presents an exciting opportunity to work with a global leader in neurovascular care and medical device innovation, located in Galway, Ireland.
About the Role:
The Portfolio Sustaining Manager will be responsible for managing design changes and sustaining activities, providing technical leadership and judgment to a team of engineers in the life cycle of a portfolio of devices to treat ischemic and hemorrhage stroke.
* Responsible for R&D (LCM) activities for the portfolio of products.
* R&D team leadership, with responsibility for team structure, team development, and performance management.
* Identify critical project tasks, define project strategy, and set team priorities.
* Develop detailed project goals, plans, and budget.
* Report progress across the organisation.
This role requires collaboration with key functions, especially Supply Chain, Quality and Regulatory, to plan and support R&D activities required to support product lifecycle management. Key responsibilities include:
* Working with Quality and Design Assurance in risk identification and assessment of any design and process changes.
* Representing R&D in re-certification and vendor audits.
* Collaborating with Supply Chain and Manufacturing in developing and implementing cost improvement programs with external manufacturing partners.
* Supporting customer complaint technical investigations and site representative for review meetings.
* Contributing to the cultural development of the R&D department by identifying opportunities for improvements in ways of working, and proactively implementing ideas for continuous improvement.
Requirements:
To succeed in this role, you should have:
* A Honours degree in Engineering or Science (desired).
* Strong technical acumen.
* Significant experience in an R&D or product sustaining role in the medical device industry.
* Team leadership experience required.
* Ability to work within design control systems and processes.
We offer a dynamic and inspiring working environment, opportunities to work on challenging projects and assignments, possibilities for further personal and professional development/education, and excellent benefits including bonus, pension, and healthcare.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of new products and technologies, while also driving process improvements and efficiency gains.