Advanced Technologies R&D Manager
This role is responsible for providing technical leadership in prototyping and early process development, test lab operations, and being an integral part of the design and development of technologies.
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, and 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.
* Ensure test labs are GxP compliant in terms of equipment, fixtures, and daily operations.
* Assessment of 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.
* Be the 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.
The ideal candidate will have a qualification in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or equivalent, manufacturing/process development experience, and significant experience in the interventional medical device industry with experience of technical leadership and prior product development experience.