Job Description
Senior R&D Manager – Neuromodulation Apply Locations: Galway, County Galway, Ireland Time Type: Full time Posted on: Posted 12 Days Ago Job Requisition ID: 240009E9 At Medtronic, you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. A Day in the Life MedtronicAt 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 PurposeAt our Research & Development Department in Medtronic, plc, in Galway, Ireland, we focus on the development of cutting-edge medical devices in the Coronary, Structural Heart, PVH, Cardiac Rhythm Management, and Neuromodulation space. Our Engineers in Galway are directly involved in the development of innovative products for use in medical procedures. This Senior R&D (Research and Development) Manager role will be responsible for the development of a large Engineering organization and be responsible for our Interventional Pain therapy area, working with cross-functional partners within the OU (Organization Unit) on the development of strategies and our product pipeline. A Day in The Life Of: Guide, grow, and motivate an exceptionally talented, diverse, world-class performing engineering team responsible for the design and development of pioneering transcatheter medical devices and procedures. As part of the senior management team, you will participate in the ongoing development and scaling of the organization in line with business demands and ensure that we have the skillsets in place to deliver predictable outcomes. Partner with internal and external experts to maintain and strengthen relevant clinical and technical expertise and to contribute to strategic planning. Grow and nurture cross site and cross functional relationships in a large, multi-site, matrixed organization. Support and ensure the achievement of project objectives and milestones with initially complex or undetermined outcomes. Contribute to project decisions using personal expertise, customer input, and strong engineering and clinical judgment. Manage high-level engineers and other managers involved in an array of product development and technology exploration projects. Actively mentor, coach, and ensure career development plans are in place for direct reports. Collaborate with core teams to establish objectives and evaluate the progress of direct reports. Responsible for managing functional cost center budget and resource allocation. Understand and comply with company policies & procedures and external standards & guidance. Generate novel and unique solutions to both engineering and organizational challenges. Key Skills & Experience Level 8 Degree in Engineering or related discipline, Masters/PhD preferred and desirably with 10 years relevant direct engineering experience within a similar environment. A minimum of three to five years direct managerial experience of engineers and a career history of demonstrated progressive management experience. Excellent team building, communication, people management, and management skills. Dynamic team player and mentor and can work effectively and proactively on a global team. Experienced in the medical device market and have a proven result-driven record of accomplishment. Experience in orthopedics and/or product development in the spine area preferred. Physical Job RequirementsThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. Benefits & Compensation Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). About Medtronic We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people. We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. #J-18808-Ljbffr