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Healthcare
R&DDirector
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“R&D Director at null. Skills: R&D Strategy, Product Development, Team Leadership. Develop and execute R&D strategy. Provide leadership and direction”
What You'll Achieve.
Successful delivery of complex medical device development programmes; Measurable outcomes; Successful product development programmes
Industry & Context.
Technical problem solving; Structured problem-solving; Risk management; Complaint investigations; Technical reviews
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Electrical, Materials Engineering, or related discipline, Minimum 10 years' leadership experience within medical device industry, Proven track record leading complex product development programmes and multidisciplinary engineering teams, Understanding of medical device design, development, verification, validation, and commercialisation processes, Experience operating within ISO 13485 regulated environments, Demonstrated ability to translate strategic vision into successful product development programmes
Nice to Have
Advanced degree (MSc, MEng, PhD, MBA) highly desirable, Experience in Structural Heart, Experience in Electrophysiology, Experience in Neurovascular, Experience in Peripheral Vascular Intervention
What You'll Do.
Develop and execute R&D strategy
Provide leadership and direction
Translate strategic goals into programmes
Support technology roadmaps
Drive product development projects
Foster a culture of innovation
Support invention disclosures
Promote a collaborative environment
Ensure appropriate resourcing
Collaborate with marketing and commercial stakeholders
Act as a key technical stakeholder
Drive structured problem-solving
Support complaint investigations
Ensure compliance with ISO 13485
Maintain audit readiness
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional collaboration; Partner with Quality, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, Commercial, and Executive teams; Collaborate with marketing and commercial stakeholders; Work with executive leadership; Work with engineering teams; Work with quality teams; Work with operations teams; Work with commercial teams
Process & Methodology
Global Project Management, Product Lifecycle Management
Full Job Description
Our client, a growing international medical device organisation, is seeking an experienced R &D Director to join its senior leadership team in Galway. This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an accomplished MedTech professional who is passionate about innovation, product development, and building high-performing engineering teams. The successful candidate will lead international R&D initiatives, drive the development of next-generation medical technologies, and play a key role in shaping the organisation's long-term innovation strategy. Working closely with executive leadership, engineering, quality, operations, and commercial teams, the R&D Director will ensure the successful delivery of complex medical device development programmes while fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Strategic Leadership * Develop and execute the organisation's R&D strategy in alignment with business objectives. * Provide leadership and direction across product development and innovation initiatives. * Translate strategic goals into executable R&D programmes and measurable outcomes. * Support the development of long-term technology roadmaps and innovation pipelines. Research & Product Development * Lead multidisciplinary R&D teams through all phases of medical device development. * Drive the successful delivery of complex product development projects, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and business objectives. * Foster a culture of innovation, scientific excellence, and first-principles engineering. * Support invention disclosures, technical problem solving, and technology evaluation activities. Team Leadership & Development * Build, mentor, and develop high-performing R&D teams. * Promote a collaborative, accountable, and results-driven working environment. * Ensure appropriate resourcing and capability development to support future growth. Cross-Functional Collaboration * Pa
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