Head of R&D
Our client a multinational company who has recently setup operations in Ireland is currently seeking someone to Head up their R&D function. Reporting to CTO successful candidate must have a background in development of TAVR devices
Role/Responsibilities
1. Identify appropriate research opportunities and work with internal teams, or third-party contractors to research and develop clinical product solutions
2. Maintain and improve high standard of medical device engineering
3. Technical responsibility for all products and projects with assigned group
4. Implement and maintain high standards of design control
5. Identify new technologies, source new materials, components and equipment as required to develop capabilities within their designated areas
6. Identifying new vendors and strategic partners for product development and component/subassembly supply
7. Actively engage with Key Opinion Leaders (KOL's), physicians and product managers to develop innovative medical devices to improve patient care
8. Solve issues through information exchange, influence and active persuasion without direct exercise of command to gain cooperation of other parties on program execution plans.
9. Lead, direct and review the work of a team, experienced professionals
10. Manage, motivate and develop team members including vendors to complete an assigned major program or project.
11. Responsible for cost, minimisation of risk and completion of objectives.
12. Resolve issues and ensure task completion by establishing priorities and reaching compromise with team members and functional managers.
13. Promote problem solving techniques within the team.
14. Establish program objectives, timelines, milestones, and budget.
15. Execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities.
16. Ensure that programs are managed on schedule and within budget.
17. Foster technical innovation in staff members.
18. Through effective information flow and interaction, develop harmonious working relations with other functions, and ensure employees within R&D have the necessary information and resources to effectively perform their jobs.
19. Knowledge of Galway med tech industry's eco system and the ability to tap the potential.
Skills/Experience
20. Degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Design, Chemical engineering/science or similar discipline
21. 15 + years of total experience from design to execution
22. TAVR experience in delivery system is mandatory
23. Nitinol experience is desirable
24. More than three to 5 years of team management experience
25. Must have demonstrated vision and proven strategic ability to deliver and achieve this vision
26. Concept to Product delivery experience is mandatory
27. Proven Team Leadership abilities
28. Good Project Management methodology and skills
29. Strong knowledge of Cardiovascular & Peripheral Intervention business
For further information please contact James Cassidy james.cassidy@lifescience.ie or call in confidence 0860204322