Research And Development Manager - Military veterans preferred

COLTENE is looking for an experienced Research and Development Manager to lead our Product Engineering group. The R&D Manager will actively participate with management in strategic and tactical planning for the business in an international environment; oversee all of Research & Development, new products, sustaining products and documentation; manage the necessary personnel, processes, and systems by setting direction that result in new products and continuous improvement in design, reliability and process of existing products; ensure processes and documentation comply with all regulatory and company requirements. Local candidates are preferred for this role. This is mostly onsite position, up to 1 day remote could be available after completing initial onboarding and training.

Duties and responsibilities

· Provide leadership and direction to the R&D department

· Provide technical expertise to the R&D department

· Drive the completion of projects on time and on budget

· Contribute to management team regarding all aspects of product line and development and strategies

· Provide planning and budget for future products, tools, and personnel necessary to implement the company strategic plans

· Manage the department budget, including tracking costs and hours by activity

· Oversee the Design Control process, including updates and improvements to the process within the regulatory guidelines

· Assure that all designs are documented, verified and validated through properly documented testing, analysis, and review

· Provide proper training and facilities in order to execute projects on time and within budget

· Manage Intellectual Property as directed by Director of Regulatory / R&D

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technical discipline, such as chemistry, biology, physics, or engineering; Master’s or PhD preferred
• At least 8-10 years of experience in R & D functions
• At least 3-5 years of experience being in a leadership role
• Proven ability to coach, develop and lead an engaged R&D team
• Proven ability to effectively execute on assigned initiatives
• Experience in product development from concept through launch
• Proven ability to effectively drive multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously; including both new product development projects and product support activities
• Working knowledge of all aspects of design and development process including design controls and design transfer activities
• Experience working within and/or closely with manufacturing
• Experience working with local and international cross-functional teams and peers
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, employees at all levels, managers, vendors and customers
• Awareness of trends within the medical device industry
• Must have a strong work ethic

Working conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in primarily an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate. There are some occasions where technical support is needed in the production facility. This is a full-time exempt position, with hours of work and days scheduled determined by the Director of Regulatory / R&D. Special circumstances such as off shift and weekend work might occur on rare occasions. This position requires some travel and potentially international on occasion.

Physical requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is primarily sitting for prolonged periods of time. Standing, walking or bending will occur from time to time. Prolonged periods of concentration and focus are required along with adequate interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with stress of time Constraints. The employee is required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. This position requires regular and consistent attendance at the facility.

Direct reports

Research & Development team, Product & Engineering Support team

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Benefits

Coltene offers a comprehensive employee benefit program that enables our employees to stay healthy, feel secure and maintain a work/life balance:

Generous Paid Time Off | Holiday Pay | Medical/Prescription Insurance | Dental Insurance | Vision Insurance | Health Savings Account (HSA) | Company-Paid Life and AD+D Insurance | Company-Paid Long-term and Short-term Disability | Voluntary Life Insurance | Voluntary Critical Illness, Hospital and Accidental Injury Insurance | 401(k) | Tuition Reimbursement Program | Pet Insurance | LinkedIn Learning subscription | Volunteer Time Off | Wellness Reimbursement

It is the policy of Coltene to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Coltene will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities