Industry : Medical Device

Role Responsiblities:

Lead the R&D innovation strategy in the area of lateral flow technology with ownership for realizing conceptual / ideation projects into the new product development pipeline.
Develop and own the R&D Human Factors Engineering activities and create “norms” in design phase that drive formative studies and patient interaction to improve useability.
Drive design best practices through design for six sigma philosophies and create a design roadmap for best in class devices
Foster innovation culture through the establishment of invention disclosure goals, metrics and IP process.
Ownership of Design Input Requirements management tools e.g. JAMA and significant contributor to design controls oversight.
Create and deploy development strategies while providing tactical leadership for medical device innovation and product support programs.
Ensure that strategic proposal milestones are achieved with cross functional partners
Create and manage design input (user needs) program working collaboratively with Commercial, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Quality and other stakeholders.
Understand new innovative technologies from other industries and integrate in an innovative way in existing or future company systems.
Must have the ability to work with customers, patients, Key Opinion Leaders and End Users to develop and refine VOC into Design Inputs.

Education & Competencies:

BS or MS degree in a scientific or engineering discipline
MBA or other Advanced degree is ideal
10+ years of complex system design including design best practices with proven technical leadership experience
Previous experience as either a systems engineer, design requirements owner or technical leadership role for complex Medical Device.
Excellent problem solving methodology with an ability to impart knowledge to wider R&D organisation.
Demonstrated ability to make data driven decisions between technology, clinical and business objectives.
Complex problem solving and decision-making based upon the available data.
Leverages personal experience with a proven track record in developing R&D teams.
Writes and presents effectively; adjusts to fit the audience and the message; ability to communicate a complex technical scenario to all parts of the organization.
Effective at building strong cross functional relationships with the key stakeholders.
Communicates up and down appropriately and effectively.
Ability to develop relationship and collaborate with internal, external suppliers and Key Opinion Leaders.

Location: Galway

Duration: Full-time

To apply for this job email your details to enquiries@qaresources.com.