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.
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