R&D Program Manager

Careerwise Recruitment

Munster, Waterford

A high level R&D Program Manager is required by CareerWise Recruitment for our Waterford City based client. A high calibre, Senior level R&D Engineer/Executive that has successfully managed a team, design process and NPD project to develop a Medical Device product under the ISO13485 standard, from concept stage right through to product launch and post market follow up. Experience in Medical Devices Development and ability to converse with confidence/gravitas when communicating with orthopaedic doctors, clinicians, Kols and customers is a huge advantage for credibility and for effective capture of (voice of the customer) inputs during interactions with stakeholders and training sessions. THE ROLE: * Work closely with the R&D Director to implement the companys strategy and achieve its business goals. * Ensure that technologies, products and devices are developed to comply with relevant regulatory standards and CE certification requirements. * Coordinate transfer of R&D projects to pilot & series manufacturing and be familiar with all related Quality and Regulatory protocols necessary. * Support marketing to ensure timely product launches and manage the company's training programme to train clinicians and customers on how to effectively use the products so as to secure and accelerate product adoption in the market. * Contribute as required to the development of company strategy and future business plans. REQUIREMENTS: * Minimum Level 8 Degree in any of the following: Mechanical or Polymer Engineering, Industrial design, Chemistry, Biomechanics or Materials Science. * 3 years working in the Medical Device sector with knowledge of ISO13485. * Have at least 2 years (Hands on) experience Supervising a team in a R&D / Product Development environment, and have a proven Program/Project Management track record. * Ideally, the candidate will have worked under an ISO or FDA regulatory system, have experience of product verification and validation procedures and techniques and are capable of managing NPD projects from conception to product commercialisation. * Familiarity with design and development procedures and experience of building or contributing to a "design history file" during product development is a serious advantage. * Experience of patents and IP, including preparation of patent specifications, is a distinct advantage, as is set-up and V&V experience of manufacturing systems and the preparation of technical agreements and protocols. * Experience of tool design and injection moulding is an advantage as is experience with CAD drawing packages. Please call Tom Devaney today for further information on 091-758771 or email: tdevaney@careerwise.ie. CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence. CareerWise Recruitment specialises in the multinational sector in Ireland which predominantly encompasses the Medical Device, Sciences/Pharma and ICT industries. We also work into the Indigenous Engineering and Food Processing/Agri sectors. Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment is recognised by many of the major indigenous and multinationals companies to be one of Irelands leading specialist Technical and Executive Recruitment firms. We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway and Dublin. Supporting Business Demands & Growth since 1999. CareerWise Recruitment accepts that you do not wish your CV to be forwarded to any client company without your prior consent and gives an absolute assurance that this wish will be respected at all times. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.

2612 days ago