Head of Life Science at Life Science Recruitment
Our client is a leading global healthcare and med‑tech company committed to innovation across the full spectrum of life‑changing solutions. The Galway site plays a key role in manufacturing, engineering and supply‑chain excellence.
About the Role
As Director – Engineering & Supply Chain, you will lead and shape the engineering function within the supply‑chain organisation. Working closely with product development, manufacturing, and global supply‑chain teams, you’ll drive process development, product lifecycle management, cost optimisation and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
* Lead process development for new products – embedding manufacturability requirements into new product design and ensuring smooth transition into manufacturing while achieving defined product‑performance criteria.
* Drive product lifecycle management – lead engineering innovation and process improvements across internal and external manufacturing sites; sustain core products by reducing cost, improving operational efficiency, and maintaining component design integrity.
* Oversee process engineering – manage internal manufacturing engineering teams to continuously improve processes, enhance compliance, service levels and cost‑effectiveness.
* Direct strategic supply‑chain projects – manage global initiatives ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and aligned with broader supply‑chain strategy.
* Lead team development – mentor and develop technical and project‑management talent, building capability across the engineering and supply‑chain organisation.
* Budget ownership – develop and manage the global engineering budget and ensure optimal resource allocation and financial stewardship.
* Strategic engagement and collaboration – play a key role within the Supply‑Chain Leadership Team, partnering across R&D, manufacturing, and global supply‑chain functions in a matrixed environment.
Qualifications
* Education: Bachelor’s degree (BEng or equivalent) in Industrial, Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (or related technical discipline). MBA or similar advanced qualification preferred.
* Certifications: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, APICS, ASQ or PMP desirable.
* Experience: 10+ years in manufacturing, engineering or supply‑chain roles, ideally within the medical‑device or healthcare industry.
* Travel: Up to 20%.
Required Skills
* Strong leadership skills – ability to lead, motivate and develop diverse teams, and build a collaborative culture.
* Proven project‑management expertise – successful track record of delivering complex, cross‑functional projects.
* Strategic mindset – ability to anticipate future engineering and business needs, build and execute effective strategies.
* Excellent interpersonal and relationship‑management skills – able to build strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
Pay range and compensation package
* What’s in it for You: Lead a global engineering function within a prestigious healthcare organisation. Drive innovation, efficiency, and product excellence across manufacturing and supply chain. Hybrid working environment with flexibility and autonomy. Join a collaborative, high‑performing culture within Ireland’s med‑tech hub.
Location: Galway, County Galway, Ireland
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