Manager, Research and Development
Location: Limerick, Ireland

Overview: The Manager of Research and Development will lead R&D teams to drive product development initiatives aligned with the division’s strategic program goals.

Reports to: Senior Manager/Director, Research and Development

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee project management activities, including scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with physicians to gain deep clinical insights and identify unmet needs in targeted medical fields.
• Provide technical leadership for all assigned R&D projects.
• Optimize team processes and systems to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Identify and engage with new vendors and strategic partners for product development and supply chain needs.
• Uphold and advance high standards in medical device engineering.
• Share R&D best practices across teams globally in partnership with other R&D leaders and program managers.
• Develop and expand the intellectual property portfolio within your area of responsibility.

Team Management:

• Mentor, coach, and develop team members to achieve their highest potential.
• Conduct routine performance reviews to maximize team effectiveness.
• Lead and coordinate activities within the R&D engineering team, including regular team meetings.
• Foster an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and collaboration.
• Ensure team performance meets key business metrics and KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with company’s Quality System requirements and HR policies.

Project Delivery:

• Ensure high-quality design outputs are delivered within agreed timelines.
• Build strong relationships and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive project success.
• Provide clear, effective communication on project progress and risks to all relevant stakeholders.

General Expectations:

• Maintain professionalism and effective collaboration across all levels of the organization.
• Strictly adhere to safety standards, quality requirements, and company policies, including the company’s Code of Conduct.
• Remain composed and adaptable in fast-paced situations. Qualifications and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferred fields: Polymer Science, Industrial Chemistry, or Pharmaceuticals) or a related discipline, with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years of proven experience in people management, with a strong ability to lead and motivate engineering teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in project management.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Proficiency in mechanical design, materials science, and engineering fundamentals, with extensive knowledge of medical device materials.
• Solid experience with combination products in the medical device industry.
• Proven expertise in managing technical transfers to manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with intellectual property processes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of medical device quality and regulatory systems, including ISO 13485, FDA CFR 820, and EU MDR 2017/745.
• Willingness to travel for business purposes.

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 For further information on this role please contact Johanne Kennedy on +353 086 440 3725  / choices@hero.ie  

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