The purpose of this role is to lead a Research and Development team in the design, development and taking to market of medical devices for the Medical Vascular division.
Reporting to: Research & Development Manager or Senior Research & Development Manager
Responsibilities:
- Plans, organises, communicates and executes multiple projects to meet the demands of the Divisional program strategy
- Collaborates in program planning process ensuring Divisional objectives are met by efficient use of budget and resources
- Work to develop plans to address issues and minimize risk associated with the program / individual projects
- Manages and reports on program cost / budget
- Works to ensure sharing of R&D best practice and resource alignment
- Ensures the implementation established processes for the communication of project / program progress
- Works in preparation, structuring and facilitation of program decision meetings and other leadership forums in which strategic product development investment decisions are made
- Facilitate use of global project management tools
- Ensure R&D KPI’s and business metrics are achieved
- Fosters relationships and collaborates with other functional stakeholders required for the successful implementation of the program
- Foster and maintain a workplace culture respectful and supportive of individual differences
- Must ensure the development of personnel within the program and broader R&D function
- Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization
- Must have effective negotiation skills
- Must maintain company quality and quantity standards
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree is required; Engineering or Science discipline is strongly preferred
- A minimum of 7 years R&D and project management experience with experience of managing multiple projects concurrently
- Experience working in a Global environment across many cultures and regions
- Experience in project, program and portfolio management in a complex new product development environment
- Good working knowledge of medical device quality & regulatory systems and medical device directives (ISO13485 and FDA CFR 820), EU Medical Device Regulation 2017/745.
- Must have effective oral and written communication skills
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to remain calm and receptive in fast paced situations
- Highly effective goal-setting and implementation skills
- Willingness and availability to travel on company business (approx. 20%)
This role can be remote, with one day a week onsite .
