Job Overview:
We are seeking a Senior R&D Manager to lead our R&D Lifecycle Management team. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership and direction to the team, shaping the LCM function of the R&D department.
The ideal candidate will have a strong technical acumen, significant experience in an R&D or product sustaining role in the medical device industry, and excellent leadership skills.
The portfolio of products under R&D LCM ownership is increasing significantly, and the successful candidate will be responsible for managing interfaces between other functions, planning and supporting R&D activities required to support product lifecycle management.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the R&D Lifecycle Management (LCM) team and shape the LCM function of the R&D department.
* Manage interfaces between other functions, especially Supply Chain, Quality, and Regulatory.
* Organize and prioritize activities, including escalations, in collaboration with key functions and aligning on deliverables and timing.
* Provide direct leadership and be the source of technical expertise for a broad range of neurovascular ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke products.
* Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Quality and Design Assurance, Supply Chain and Manufacturing, and Marketing teams.
Requirements:
* Honours degree in Engineering or Science (desired) with strong technical acumen.
* Professional certification in Project Management (PMP) preferred.
* Significant experience in an R&D or product sustaining role in the medical device industry.
* Team leadership experience required.
* Proficiency in statistical techniques.
* Ability to work within design control systems and processes.
What We Offer:
* A dynamic and inspiring working environment.
* Opportunities to work on challenging projects and assignments.
* Possibilities for further personal and professional development/education.
* Excellent benefits.
Why Choose Us:
This is an opportunity to work with a ground-breaking biomedical operation, part of a company with an excellent record in employee continuous professional development and business improvement.
- An opportunity to be part of a global market leader.
- A dynamic and inspiring working environment.
- Opportunities to work on challenging projects and assignments.
- Possibilities for further personal and professional development/education.
- Excellent benefits.