Senior Research

Overview
Senior Research & Development Engineer I Sustaining & Lifecycle Management at Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Galway, Ireland.
Role supports managing and delivering R&D activities associated with the lifecycle management of the portfolio of products for treatment of acute ischemic stroke with significant technical challenges.
Responsibilities
Acquire an in-depth knowledge of current products from a technical point of view: design, materials, performances, manufacturing process.
Product/Process optimization projects – in liaison with Supply Chain and Quality.
Support second supplier and/or technical transfer projects.
Manage project sub-parts, as part of a larger project team.
Provide direction to other team members, including mentoring and oversight of less experienced engineers or technicians.
Support regulatory submissions and lead additional Design Verification/Validation studies as required by regional authorities.
Lead product Shelf-Life studies through Design Verification testing.
Investigations on product complaints and analysis of returned devices.
Support to CAPA and Non-Conformance process.
Evaluation and scoping of process changes, material changes, vendor changes.
Support to Labelling changes and implementation.
Support to Sales and Marketing for product characterization, competitive testing, field training.
Develop and deliver project plans to performance, time and cost targets.
Leverage and liaise with external resources, including suppliers, to achieve project goals.
Identify and manage key risks throughout the product lifecycle.
Write procedures, protocols, specifications, and reports.
Evaluate and assess physician (user) techniques and develop product training materials.
Support developing marketing materials (presentations/videos/demos).
Other duties as assigned or required.
Essential Qualifications
A minimum of 4 years' experience in all stages of medical device design and development (including design with SolidWorks, prototyping, and testing).
Specific experience on Medical Devices, cardiovascular or neurovascular implants or instruments including catheters, stents, delivery systems.
Strong design and technical ability based on a broad and deep knowledge of fundamental engineering principles.
Data review and statistical methods skills (Minitab).
Strong work ethic, creative problem solving, capable of working on own initiative.
Excellent writing, presentation, and verbal communication skills essential.
Results and deadline driven with an ability to handle multiple tasks and operate in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with people to achieve results.
Highly motivated and an enthusiastic self-starter with the ability to work under own initiative and as a team player.
Location & Travel
This role will be an onsite role based in Galway, Ireland with flexible work arrangements from time to time in agreement with management and per the J&J Flexible Work policy.
As part of a global company, travel may be required from time to time, up to 20%.
What Awaits You
This is an opportunity to work with a ground-breaking biomedical.
We are passionate about our work; we play vital roles across a range of professional disciplines, and care deeply about our customers and communities.
At Johnson & Johnson, our culture enables dynamic and impactful careers.
An opportunity to be part of a global market leader.
A dynamic and inspiring working environment.
Opportunities to work on challenging projects and assignments.
Possibilities for further personal and professional development/education.
Equal Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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