R&D Manager

About the role

We have an exciting role focused on designing & developing new left-heart access products in a rapidly growing and changing technical landscape. Our R&D Manager will lead a team of R&D Engineers who will be involved in all aspects of the design and development process within our Electrophysiology division.  This role drives value by understanding our customers, delivers innovation through new products & delivers on the needs of the business. The role will be responsible for developing a team of high-performing engineers, ensuring products meet the customers’ needs and managing team and project performance. The individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams to align strategies with business objectives.  This individual will have the opportunity to work in a high-paced, collaborative and impactful environment.     

Your responsibilities will include:   

• Leading technical work & deliverables  

• Leading technical work & deliverables for product & project deliverable of new catheter products.  

• Partnering with key stakeholders to understand priorities, outline assignments/schedules, and identify timelines to meet completion dates and R&D milestones.  

• Develop direct reports and continue to evolve team structure and skillsets by recruiting, coaching and training high-performing staff.  

• Monitor daily work operations and provide direction and guidance (technical and professional) to staff to achieve project goals.  

• Foster a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organization objectives.  

• Interact with all customers, by meeting regularly, responding to requests and providing project updates.  

• Actively engage as part of the R&D Leadership team on Franchise initiatives and be a voice for the Labeling team.  

• Engage in cross-functional, cross-site, and cross-team strategic discussions on how to drive results and efficiently execute activities.  

• Monitors compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g. with FDA, BSI, EEO regulations, etc.).  

Required qualifications:   

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical/biomedical engineering or a related field. 

• 8+ years of related work experience in technical leadership roles, preferably in the medical device industry  

• 3+ years of experience managing direct reports of varying seniority, with a focus on full-cycle employee development (i.e., performance management, career progression, hiring, etc.) 

• Detailed understanding of design control process per ISO 13485 and 14971  

• Ability to lead through change and adapt in a fast-paced environment  

Preferred qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s in mechanical, or biomedical engineering  

• Plastic design, product design, metal part design and/or catheter design experience 

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain relationships  

• Ability to act quickly and decisively under pressure  

• Proven cross-functional collaboration, influence, and project management skills  

• Ability to communicate technical issues and risks effectively across all levels of the organization  

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