Research and Development Program Manager
Our client is a medical device manufacturer seeking a Research & Development Program Manager. This new role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in an innovative organization.
The Successful Candidate:
* Develops new products that meet patient, customer, and business needs.
* Serves as project lead on one or more projects, developing plans and goals aligned with company objectives.
* Creatively reduces project risks and shortens timelines while delivering business objectives.
* Liaises with stakeholders across the company and externally to manage expectations and provide updates on project progress.
* Fosters a positive team culture to ensure high performance of the Research and Development team.
* Manages external vendors/partners to support product development activities.
This role involves predominantly project leadership responsibilities, with potential supervisory/management responsibilities for a small number of engineers and/or technicians.
Qualifications and Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Product Design or Science (Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering, or related field).
* Minimum 3 years' experience in medical device product development (Class 1 products preferred).
* Project management skills with experience operating at all levels of the business.
* Proven track record in planning and resource management to meet defined project goals.
* Current understanding of FDA, MDR, and EN:ISO 13485:2016 requirements.