Senior R&D Program Manager

5 months ago


Galway, Ireland Medtronic Full time

Medtronic
At Medtronic, we value what makes you unique. Be part of a company that thinks differently to solve problems, make progress, and deliver meaningful innovations.

Our Purpose 
At our CRM R&D department in Medtronic, plc, we focus on developing innovative products for the Cardiac Pacing Therapies and Defibrillation Solutions portfolios. Our products improve patients’ lives and in this exciting technical integration leadership role, you will lead cross functional new product development (NPD) teams through the design, development and commercialisation of new technologies for CRM systems. With a particular focus on catheters for delivering pacemakers and pacemaker leads to our patients, you will interface closely with program core teams as well as key partnering global engineering sites to execute the strategic and tactical development activities at the Galway site.

This role is a hybrid role, expected to be on site 3-4 days per week.

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A Day in The Life Of:
The Senior R&D Program Manager will have the opportunity to inspire highly skilled diverse teams, passionate for success and driven in the pursuit of our mission, to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Some of the aspects you can look forward to are as follows. 

Manages one or more developed or mature programs with well-defined program plans and delivery methodologies. Solves issues through information exchange, influence, and involved persuasion without direct exercise of command to gain cooperation of other parties on program execution plans.  Manage, direct, and reviews the work of a team, experienced professionals and/or vendors who exercise latitude and flexibility in their assignments. Is accountable for overall program process, performance, and customer satisfaction. Manage, motivate, and develop team members including vendors to complete an assigned major program or project. Responsible for cost, minimization of risk and completion of objectives. Resolve issues and ensure task completion by establishing priorities and reaching compromise with team members and functional managers. Promote problem solving techniques within the team. Establish program objectives, timelines, milestones, and budget. Responsible for timeline and goal setting to meet overall project target and design. Execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements. Identify resources needed and assign engineers responsibilities. Ensure that programs are managed on schedule and within budget. Effectively represent Medtronic Vascular externally with our customers. Motivate and develop skilled personnel while ensuring staff clearly understand expectations and performance. Foster technical innovation in staff members. Through effective information flow and interaction, develop harmonious working relations between all functions, and ensure employees within Galway have the necessary information and resources to effectively perform their jobs. 

Key Skills & Experience 

Level 8 Degree in Engineering or related discipline with minimum 11 years relevant direct engineering experience within medical device environment. Strong proven track record in program management in a regulated environment. Medical device product development experience desirable Technical experience in DOE, Six Sigma, DFM etc. Displays Excellent communication and presentation skills. Proficient in Stakeholder management. Experience in working with KOLs to identify unmet therapy needs. 

Medtronic offer a competitive salary and flexible Benefits Package

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