Job Title: R&D Sustaining Manager
Location: Ballybrit, Galway
About the Role:
The R&D Sustaining Manager will be responsible for managing design changes and sustaining activities, providing technical leadership and judgment to a team of engineers throughout the lifecycle of a portfolio of devices to treat ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke.
* Responsible for R&D (LCM) activities for the portfolio of products.
* Leading the R&D team, including team structure, development, and performance management.
* Identifying critical project tasks, defining strategy, and setting team priorities.
* Developing detailed project goals, plans, and budgets.
* Reporting progress across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
* Organizing and prioritizing activities, including escalations, in collaboration with key functions and aligning on deliverables and timing.
* Managing interfaces between functions such as Supply Chain, Quality, and Regulatory to support product lifecycle management, including working with:
o Quality and Design Assurance in risk assessment of design and process changes, re-certification, and vendor audits.
o Supply Chain and Manufacturing in developing cost improvement programs with external partners.
o Supporting customer visits with presentations on product development history.
Requirements:
* Honours degree in Engineering or Science (desired) with strong technical skills.
* Significant experience in R&D or product sustaining roles within the medical device industry.
* Leadership experience in managing teams.
* Ability to work within design control systems and processes.
What Awaits You:
* This is an opportunity to join a groundbreaking biomedical organization.
* Be part of a global market leader.
* Work in a dynamic and inspiring environment.
* Engage in challenging projects and assignments.
* Opportunities for personal and professional growth and education.
* Excellent benefits.