Research and Development Supervisor

A great opportunity for a R&D Engineer who has experience of Leading Teams and is looking to move into a formal Management Position. My client who develops a range of consumable Medical Device products used across healthcare; has an expanding R&D Team with a strong culture of personal development and internal career promotion. You will need to have worked in Medical Device R&D for 5-8 Years and have Team Leaderships skills, but I am open to considering established R&D Engineers who feel they are ready for a move up to Management / Team Leadership. Offering a competitive package, you will be tasked with managing a range of R&D Engineers in multiple projects - APPLY TODAY R&D Engineer Project Manager / Research & Development / Design Controls / R&D Team Leadership / Material Science Engineer / Project Management / Medical Device R&D / Mayo / IrelandIndependent Search Solutions are only able to process Irish, UK or EU Citizens for this position. Job Title: R&D Supervisor Location: Co. MayoDirect Reports: (8)Package:Full Time / Permanent€70k - €75k+ Basic Annual Bonus (10%)Health InsurancePension (8% Contribution)ParkingCanteenPaid Annual LeaveRole: The R&D Project Manager is responsible for core business projects including design impact changes to the products or processes (Fit/Form/Function) post-product launch and ensuring quality documents specifications and procedures are adhered to for such changes. The team is also responsible for supporting Cost Saving Projects, Supply Security Projects and Root Cause Investigations. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising the R&D team (8) and will have responsibility for ensuring successful delivery of projects and activities. They will also work closely with manufacturing globally to support through technical expertise the current base of products. The Project Manager will be required to establish and maintain a high-performance culture by fostering innovation, personal accountability, and commitment to results. The Project Manager will be responsible for coaching and mentoring Core Team Members. Key Stakeholders: R&D, Manufacturing, Engineering, Compliance, Quality, Supply Chain, Marketing Duties & Responsibilities: Core Business Initiatives Project Portfolio: Identifying, evaluating and resourcing a range of projects required to ensure R&D support for Current Product Portfolio. This includes ensuring the correct expertise and knowledge base is available in R&D to support Engineering, Operations and Marketing groups for the current portfolioProject Management: Planning, scheduling, documenting and initiating activities of resources you have responsibility for, in collaboration with other leaders, to execute the R&D body of work including Core Business projects. Ensuring successful completion according to agreed schedules and corporate priorities. Taking the initiative in completing critical tasks which lead to progressive movement of projects. Reviewing technical product documentation for areas of assigned responsibilityPeople Leadership: Providing the overall direction of the Associates within research and development group, controlling organization growth and resource planning. In addition to recruitment and selection, directing assignments, monitoring performance and career development planning.Budgetary Management: Developing and implementing project budgets and cost centre expense plans and controlling and managing the financial plans to ensure cost effectivenessExternal Resources: Identifying and using appropriate qualified external organizations to supplement in-house capabilities within approved project and operational cost plans and meeting project deadlinesCross Functional Coordination: Maintaining effective relationships with other departments (R&D, Manufacturing, Engineering, Global R&D, Marketing and Quality Management) to facilitate the introduction of new or improved technologies. Providing required technical support and expertise to support ongoing corporate projects and to achieve a smooth transition from R&D to New Product Development and ManufacturingExperience:Third Level Degree (Hon) in Mechanical / Engineering / Science 5-8 Years commercial experience in a R&D role (Medical Device Industry)Strong Project Management experience is required, preferably in Medical Devices or other Regulated IndustryProven ability to manage and lead multi-functional teams to drive success of a projectKnowledge and experience of Hydrophilic CoatingIf you would like to be considered for this opportunity, follow the links below and send me your CV.Alternatively give me a call to 00353 (0) 87 25 35 247, Just ask for Patrick.Key Words: R&D Engineer Project Manager / Research & Development / Design Controls / R&D Team Leadership / Material Science Engineer / Project Management / Medical Device R&D / Mayo / Ireland Independent Search Solutions (ISS Ltd) is as the name suggests an Independent Recruitment Agency that aims to treat all its applicants with the up-most respect and in a professional manner. 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