Job Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Research and Development Project Manager to join our R&D team in Galway. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for leading the development of innovative medical device solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide technical leadership and oversee critical technical tasks in the execution of new product development catheter projects.
* Liaise with key opinion leaders to gather user needs and articulate them throughout the team.
* Translate user requirements into technical specifications.
* Foster a culture of creativity and generate innovative product solutions to address unmet needs.
* Provide leadership to the team in the development of test models for prototype performance evaluations, building and testing of prototypes, test data analysis and interpretation, component and finished device assembly drawings/specifications, product materials selection, and process development.
* Identify and manage key technical risks and appropriate mitigations throughout the product lifecycle.
* Develop detailed technical project goals, plans and budget.
* Manage direct team and across functions to deliver on performance, time and cost targets.
* Report progress across the organization.
* Leverage and liaise with external resources to achieve project goals.
* Manage project in accordance with quality system – take ownership of design history file and lead design reviews.
Requirements:
* A minimum of 8 years' experience in medical device industry with experience of technical project leadership, and prior catheter product development experience as a Senior R&D Engineer is required.
* Strong technical leadership capability, responsible for leading and managing the technical team in the development of differentiated catheter devices.
* Strong catheter design, development and technical ability is essential, based on a solid foundation of fundamental engineering principles.
What Awaits You:
* An opportunity to work with 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.