Senior R&D Program Manager
Collins McNicholas
- Galway
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead and manage the end-to-end lifecycle of technical projects in the R&D space, ensuring strategic alignment with critical business objectives.
- Utilise advanced project management tools to oversee New Product Development and Sustaining Engineering projects within authorised budget limits.
- Drive cross-functional team collaboration, facilitating decision-making to prioritise projects effectively and ensure alignment with organisational goals.
- Conduct thorough risk assessments, developing and implementing mitigation plans to maintain project schedules and control costs.
- Champion innovation within the R&D organisation, applying technical knowledge and innovative thinking to advance project goals.
- Develop and refine project methodologies, including scope, schedule, quality, and cost metrics, to enhance project execution and reporting.
- Ensure the successful execution of significant technical projects, focusing on life cycle costs and customer satisfaction.
- Extensive experience (minimum 10 years) with a proven track record in managing R&D projects in the medical device or pharmaceutical sectors.
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in new product development within the medical device engineering sector.
- At least 5 years of project or program management experience in medical devices, healthcare, or pharmaceutical development environments.
- Expertise in applying project management tools for both New Product Development and Sustaining Engineering initiatives.
- Solid understanding of ISO standards, Design Control regulations, and medical device regulations in emerging markets.