Our client a high potential medical device start up is currently seeking an R&D Director to join their team.
The company is a fast growing and dynamic organisation with an extensive research, development, and clinical program planned.
Reporting to the VP of R&D, the R&D Director will direct the R&D team to deliver R&D programmes on time and in budget.Role And Responsibility
Structure and resource the R&D team appropriately to develop technologies that ensure business success.Develop and promote a culture of technical innovation, engineering from first principles, and a philosophy of being the knowledge leaders in the field of the business.
Responsibilities:Maintain effective communication channels with members of the management and engineering teams.Work closely with strategic marketing and commercial functions to define patient and user needs.Direct the innovation and knowledge capabilities of the company towards creating technological value for the business.Proactively manage project technical risks and implement risk mitigation measures.Promote a quality culture across the R&D team.Support the clinical and commercial teams in the execution of the businesses clinical and commercial programs while building and maintaining relationships with KOL's.Support cross functional business processes including but not limited to strategic planning, complaint investigation, review of invention disclosures, review of business critical documents, and problem solving.Work with the VP of R&D and finance functions to ensure efficient deployment of capital on R&D programs.
Skills/Experience
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, or Materials Engineering.Brings support and positive attributes to a culture that is respectful, supportive, goal oriented, scientific and diverse.At least 10 years of experience in the medical device industry at a management and leadership level.Understands team dynamics and experienced at building teams that deliver results.Requires excellent written, interpersonal communication and presentation skills.Experience in the development of medical devices that require complex processes and assembly techniques and a proven ability to deliver results in this setting.
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