Job Title: Technical Project Lead R&D
* We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Project Lead to join our Research and Development team in Galway. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in medical device development and technical leadership.
About the Role:
* The Technical Project Lead will be responsible for leading critical technical tasks in the execution of new product development catheter projects.
* Liaise with key opinion leaders to develop a deep understanding of the disease state, gather user needs; and articulate throughout the team.
* Translate needs requirements into technical specifications.
* Foster a culture of creativity; generate creative 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.
* Identify critical project tasks, define project strategy, and set team priorities.
* Manage direct team and across functions to deliver on performance, time and cost targets.
* Report progress across the organisation.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* 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 ground-breaking biomedical operation.
* A dynamic and inspiring working environment.
* Opportunities to work on challenging projects and assignments.
* Possibilities for further personal and professional development/education.
* Excellent benefits.