R&D Manager

About Your New Employer

• One of the largest global medical technology companies, advancing the world of health with a focus on innovative solutions that make the impossible possible.
• Work in a company with a strong commitment to inclusion, growth and a culture where you’re supported by inspirational leaders and colleagues.
• Be part of a transformative journey in a business shaping the future of MedTech and improving global health outcomes.

About Your New Job

As the R&D Manager, you will:

• Coordinate department and division activities throughout the product development lifecycle, managing assigned personnel and multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead the design, development, and implementation of innovative medical devices—including project planning, prototype development, testing, analysis, and reporting.
• Oversee all aspects of product development including cross-functional integration, project management, manufacturing transfer, and process development.
• Mentor, supervise, and develop R&D teams, ensuring high engagement and performance as well as compliance with all quality and regulatory requirements.
• Manage departmental budgets, critique cost analyses, and drive cost improvements.
• Support documentation, regulatory submissions, non-conforming product investigations, and the development of clinically relevant test methods.

What Skills You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline; Biomedical Engineering degree preferred.
• 8+ years’ industrial experience in R&D or process development, preferably in medical devices or regulated environments (FDA/QSR, ISO).
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical device development, manufacturing, and quality systems.
• Experience with process validation, protocol/report writing, and leading verification/validation for product commercialization.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional team management skills.
• Strong analytical and statistical software proficiency; Six Sigma or Design for Six Sigma training is a plus.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative culture.
• Be part of a purpose-driven organization that prioritizes on-site collaboration and invests in talent.
• Robust training, development programs, and career progression opportunities.
• A chance to make a tangible difference in global healthcare.

What's Next

Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now" button or call me +35321 4847136 or email afitzpatrick@sigmar.ie If the job isn’t quite right but you are looking for something similar, please get in touch. We also have multiple Temp, FTC, and Contract jobs available.