CK Group are currently recruiting for a Research and Development Manager to join a global medical technology company on a permanent basis.
Location: This position is located in Enniscorthy, Ireland. The role is office based 4 days per week.
As an R&D Manager, you will lead a team in the design, development and implementation of new products, focusing on project planning, innovative medical device design, prototype development, testing characterisation, analysis, and reporting.
Duties and Responsibilities will include:
To coordinate all aspects of product development activity related to a product line, including integration of RA, QA/QE, Operations, Clinical, Marketing, Sales, and Packaging Engineering.
To create and track project schedules, plans, and budgets for the development of new products.
To propose and facilitate the selection of a new product manufacturing locations and oversees the transfer of new products to manufacturing locations.
To oversee R&D project leaders, engineers, and manufacturing teams in the development of new processes.Candidate requirements:
A relevant Engineering qualification.
8+ years of industrial experience in R&D or process development, preferably in medical device or other regulated FDA/QSR and ISO environment
Experience in process validation (IQ, OQ and PQ), writing protocols and reports to support verification and validation activities for product commercialisation
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It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in Ireland. Please quote job reference (phone number removed) in all correspondence