Senior R&D Manager
Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
- Responsible for End-to-End managing of hardware asset development in medical products delivering new innovative clinical solutions. From initial concept start until delivery, introduction in the Market, stabilization and transfer.
- Responsible for gaining agreements on and achieving hardware objectives, balancing aggressive goals on schedule, investment, quality, product cost, scope and performance requirements.
- Business partner focused on maximization of the added value for the business.
- Manages multi-site projects in international setting with several disciplines, technical and non-technical. Responsible for synergy between the sub-projects.
- Leads and Coaches multiple sub-project project leaders
- Identifies and Manages project risks and roadblocks. Establishes strong operating mechanisms which include clear and timely communication and escalation within R&D and the business leadership team and stakeholders to resolve critical project risks with urgency.
- Ensures deliverables are met and in accordance with Quality Management System and Business policies
- Manages Communication and Escalations to Program and Business Stakeholders
- Leverage well developed interpersonal skills to build and maintain positive working relationships with functional groups throughout the organization.
- Keeps abreast of developments in project management tools and processes (both internal and external).
The following are required for the position:
- BS in Engineering or equivalent
- 3+ year Management experience leading leaders
- 7+ year Management experience in product development or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-discipline and geographically distributed teams
- Experience in a regulated product development and manufacturing environment
- Self-driven leader that finds solutions for complex project challenges with multiple constraints
- Great soft-skills, leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong potential and aspiration to develop and grow in the organization
- Great work ethics with a passion for quality, Lean and business efficiency
The following are preferred for the position:
- Knowledge of Medical Device Product Development, Business and Market
- Masters in Engineering, Business or equivalent
- Agile/Lean development experience