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Advanced Technologies R&D Manager


Reference:TG - Advanced Technology R&D Location: Clare
Connaught
Galway
Galway City
Leitrim
Limerick
Limerick City
Qualification:DegreeExperience:10+ Years
Job Type:PermanentSalary: Not Disclosed
May be suitable for: Engineering Manager, Laboratory Project Manager, Manufacturing and Technology Manager, Manufacturing Executive, Product Manager, Project Manager, Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Senior Operations Engineer

Job title: Advanced Technologies R&D Manager
Location: Ballybrit, Galway
Benefits: Competitive salary, 13% yearly bonus, share options, pension and Healthcare.


Company:
My client is an emerging leader in Neurovascular care in the Medical Device industry. Located in a European hub for the Medical Device industry my client works closely with physicians from around the world to develop devices used in the endovascular treatment of strokes.



Role:
The Advanced Technologies R&D Manager will be responsible for providing technical leadership in prototyping and early process development, test lab operations and is an integral part of the design and development of their-technologies.

2025 will see exciting expansions in their prototyping lab space and testing capability which will need to be managed in terms of prototype lines set-ups, equipment identification and qualification.

This role will manage the efficient operation of all test labs, concept and GxP testing and EH&S requirements. The Advanced Technologies R&D Manager will support new project development (NPD).



Key Responsibilities:

- Lead prototype and lab engineers/technicians for equipment commissioning, validations, maintenance, calibration and process development studies.

- Manage technical project resources as required, including responsibility for goal setting, performance reviews, identify and support development needs.

- Provide leadership to wider R&D teams in the development of new processes, building and testing of prototypes, testing, data analysis and interpretation, component and finished device assembly drawings/specifications, product materials selection, and process development.

- Ensure test labs are GxP compliant in terms of equipment, fixtures and daily operations.

- Assessment of current and emerging process technologies for suitability for application to the development of interventional medical devices, including catheters and delivery systems.

- Develop expert knowledge on emerging technologies to support implementation and adoption into the wider organization.

- Be the subject matter expert and provide technical leadership for all activities related to early stage prototype and process development to influence the design team on concept and design development.



Qualifications required:
- Qualification in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or equivalent
- Manufacturing / Process development experience
- Project management qualification an advantage
- Significant experience in the interventional medical device industry with experience of technical leadership, and prior product development experience.
- Strong catheter design, process development and technical ability is essential, based on a solid foundation of fundamental engineering principles.



Have you a background in Manufacturing and looking to move more into the R&D side of the business? Is so contact me on 087 0612325 or email Thomas.gallagher@lifescience.ie