Advanced Technologies R&D Manager
This role is responsible for providing technical leadership in prototyping and early process development, test lab operations, and 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, 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.
* 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.
* 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.
Requirements:
* Qualification in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or equivalent.
* Significant experience in the interventional medical device industry with experience of technical leadership and prior product development experience.