Senior Operations Manager (Technical Background) – MedTech Startup
Location: Cherrywood, Dublin
Schedule: Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)
Start Date: ASAP (ideal: by 1st September, but flexible for the right candidate)
Contract: 12 months (W2)
Industry: Medical Device / HealthTech Startup
Language: English
Project Overview: Our client is a cutting-edge MedTech startup based in Dublin, dedicated to revolutionizing patient outcomes through innovation. As they accelerate toward key clinical and commercial milestones, they are seeking a Senior Operations Manager with a strong technical background to bridge the gap between engineering, supply chain, and operations. This is a high-impact, non-executive role suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, is comfortable navigating ambiguity, and is capable of putting structure and discipline around complex, technical projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Own cross-functional project execution across engineering, supply chain, and external partners
* Translate between technical and operational teams; speak the language of engineers
* Drive day-to-day operational delivery with a proactive, hands-on approach
* Support and manage partner and supply chain relationships, including validation activities
* Oversee and maintain Quality Assurance documentation and Design History File activities
* Lead internal and external project reporting, documentation, and communications
* Assist in planning and coordinating clinical trials and collaborative projects
* Be the one to "shine a light on dark corners" - anticipate and solve problems before they arise
* Work closely with internal teams and vendors to get products moving efficiently
* Support the business from A to Z, helping the startup scale rapidly and effectively
* Own and drive projects end-to-end in a highly impactful environment
* Join a passionate team aiming to deliver transformative technologies to patients faster
* Opportunity to define and shape operational excellence in a scaling startup
Desired Skills & Experience
* Degree in Engineering or a related technical field
* 8+ years of industry experience, preferably in technical or operational roles
* Proven experience in project management across cross-functional technical teams
* Exposure to or comfort learning supply chain management in a high-tech environment
* Familiarity with quality systems, documentation processes, and operational compliance
* Experience in medical devices a plus, but not essential (not seeking traditional med device background)
Ideal Candidate Profile
* Technically fluent - can question engineers and follow the "1s and 0s"
* Problem solver, doer, and collaborator rather than a "tick-the-box" operator
* Capable of technical writing and maintaining documentation with clarity and precision
* Resilient and ambitious - comfortable with ambiguity, urgency, and hands-on work
* Startup mindset - agile, adaptable, not stuck in rigid processes
* Collaborative, yet able to manage independently without micromanagement
* Strong project manager capable of managing both strategy and execution
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