R&D Manager

Sigmar Recruitment View all jobs

  • Wexford
  • €70,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
R&D ManagerAbout Your New Employer
  • One of the largest global medical technology companies, advancing the world of health with a focus on innovative solutions that make the impossible possible.
  • Work in a company with a strong commitment to inclusion, growth and a culture where you’re supported by inspirational leaders and colleagues.
  • Be part of a transformative journey in a business shaping the future of MedTech and improving global health outcomes.
About Your New JobAs the R&D Manager, you will:
  • Coordinate department and division activities throughout the product development lifecycle, managing assigned personnel and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Lead the design, development, and implementation of innovative medical devices—including project planning, prototype development, testing, analysis, and reporting.
  • Oversee all aspects of product development including cross-functional integration, project management, manufacturing transfer, and process development.
  • Mentor, supervise, and develop R&D teams, ensuring high engagement and performance as well as compliance with all quality and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage departmental budgets, critique cost analyses, and drive cost improvements.
  • Support documentation, regulatory submissions, non-conforming product investigations, and the development of clinically relevant test methods.
What Skills You Need
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline; Biomedical Engineering degree preferred.
  • 8+ years’ industrial experience in R&D or process development, preferably in medical devices or regulated environments (FDA/QSR, ISO).
  • Demonstrated knowledge of medical device development, manufacturing, and quality systems.
  • Experience with process validation, protocol/report writing, and leading verification/validation for product commercialization.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional team management skills.
  • Strong analytical and statistical software proficiency; Six Sigma or Design for Six Sigma training is a plus.
What's on Offer
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative culture.
  • Be part of a purpose-driven organization that prioritizes on-site collaboration and invests in talent.
  • Robust training, development programs, and career progression opportunities.
  • A chance to make a tangible difference in global healthcare.
What's NextApply now by clicking the “Apply Now" button or call me +35321 4847136 or email afitzpatrick@sigmar.ie If the job isn’t quite right but you are looking for something similar, please get in touch. We also have multiple Temp, FTC, and Contract jobs available.

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