Job Title: Advanced Technologies R&D Manager
Location: Ballybrit, Galway
As an emerging leader in Neurovascular care in the Medical Device industry, our client works closely with physicians from around the world to develop devices used in the endovascular treatment of strokes.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead prototype and lab engineers/technicians for equipment commissioning, validations, maintenance, calibration and process development studies.
* Manage technical project resources as required, including responsibility for goal setting, performance reviews, identifying and supporting development needs.
* Provide leadership to wider R&D teams in the development of new processes, building and testing of prototypes, testing, data analysis and interpretation, component and finished device assembly drawings/specifications, product materials selection, and process development.
* Evaluate test labs to ensure GxP compliance in terms of equipment, fixtures, and daily operations.
* Assess current and emerging process technologies for suitability for application to the development of interventional medical devices, including catheters and delivery systems.
* Develop expert knowledge on emerging technologies to support implementation and adoption into the wider organization.
* Act as a subject matter expert and provide technical leadership for all activities related to early-stage prototype and process development to influence the design team on concept and design development.
Qualifications Required:
* Qualification in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or equivalent.
* Manufacturing/process development experience.
* Project management qualification advantageous.
* Significant experience in the interventional medical device industry with technical leadership and prior product development experience.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary.
* 13% yearly bonus.
* Share options.
* Pension.
* Healthcare.