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Overview
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embecta is a global diabetes care company that is leveraging its 100-year legacy in insulin delivery to empower people with diabetes to live their best life through innovative solutions, partnerships and the passion of more than 2,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visitembecta.com or follow our social channels on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X.

Why join us
A career at embecta means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that empowers you to bring your authentic self to work. Here our employees can fulfill their life’s purpose through the work that they do every day.

You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. Our Total Rewards program – which includes competitive pay, benefits, continuous learning, recognition, career growth and life balance components – is designed to support the varying needs of our diverse and global employees.

embecta, formerly part of BD, is one of the largest pure-play diabetes care companies in the world, leveraging its nearly 100-year legacy in insulin delivery to empower people with diabetes to live their best life through innovative solutions, partnerships, and the passion of more than 2,000 employees around the globe.

Role summary
This role leads the development of core technologies within R&D, guiding strategic direction across innovation projects. You’ll evaluate emerging trends, advise on future technology choices, and help build lasting technical expertise to drive product advancement.

Responsibilities

Partner with key stakeholders across the various functions, to align objectives by understanding market opportunities, strategic goals and roadmaps

Develop, implement, and coordinate strategies as they relate to Pen Injectors and Auto Injectors

Understand the current market landscape of pen injectors and auto injectors, their strengths and weaknesses and associated opportunities for embecta.

Ensure that all new products are Designed For high volume Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)

Follows design, quality, and safety guidelines based on GMP, FDA, and ISO guidelines and related embecta Quality and Safety Standards and Practices

Leads and motivates a lean, high performing team in the development of new products that increase revenue for embecta with a short payback period and quick launch windows.

Leverage the Engineering Group in Dún Laoghaire, Ireland in alignment with the Director of the Engineering Group.

Bring an exciting energy to the Dún Laoghaire team, identifying high potential candidates for development and possible rotation through the Pen Injector Development Team.

Education And Experience

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field is required; advanced degree is a plus

Minimum of 15 years relevant experience in successful cross-functional matrix organizations

10+ years of experience in medical industries developing mechanical-based consumable Medical Devices

Experience working with and managing internal talent, as well as third-party consultants and service providers

Excellent presentation and communication skills, including executive presentation

Superior analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities

embecta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

Seniority level
Director

Employment type
Full-time

Job function
Product Management and Marketing

Industries
Medical Device

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