Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - EMEA
R&D Process Excellence Specialist – Medical Devices
Galway, Ireland | Full-time, 40 hours per week | Onsite (with some flexibility for remote work) | Start: ASAP
About the Company
We’re partnering with a global leader in the medical device industry, renowned for innovation and excellence in developing life‑changing healthcare technologies. The Galway site plays a key role in advancing R&D and product development programs for cutting‑edge medical technologies used worldwide.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and high‑performing environment, supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence across the R&D function.
Role Overview:
The R&D Process Excellence Specialist will be responsible for driving process standardization, compliance, and training initiatives across R&D programs. This position is not a hands‑on technical R&D role, but rather a pivotal coordination and enablement function focused on process improvement, governance, and operational support.
You will play a key role in ensuring that R&D teams follow best practices, training frameworks are implemented effectively, and compliance and reporting requirements are consistently met across programs.
Key Responsibilities
* Implement and manage standardized processes and best practices within the R&D function.
* Support the development and rollout of training programs to ensure compliance and traceability across the site.
* Maintain and update tracking systems and reporting dashboards for training, process adoption, and compliance activities.
* Support grant administration and associated reporting requirements once programs are approved.
* Collaborate cross‑functionally to ensure alignment and communication between R&D, operations, and quality teams.
* Assist project managers in maintaining data and documentation within the project management system.
* Act as a change champion, helping to drive engagement and continuous improvement across R&D operations.
Your Profile
* Proven experience in project coordination, process management, or PMO support within a technical or regulated environment.
* Strong understanding of training coordination, documentation control, and compliance tracking.
* Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
* Experience in stakeholder management and change enablement.
* Process‑oriented mindset, with the ability to bring structure and consistency to complex situations.
* Experience within medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or another regulated industry is a strong advantage.
* Exposure to quality systems or compliance frameworks is beneficial.
* Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, business, or a related field preferred.
What’s on Offer
* Opportunity to work within a world‑class medical device organization driving innovation and process excellence.
* Dynamic, collaborative work culture focused on professional growth.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Hybrid working model – onsite in Galway with flexibility for remote work.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Project Management, Analyst, and Management
Industries
Medical Equipment Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Biotechnology Research
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