MEDTRONIC Ireland

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

The Structural Heart and Aortic Integrated operating unit based in Galway, Ireland offer minimally invasive approaches to restore proper structure and function of the heart and the aorta. We are focused on the transcatheter replacement or repair of the four heart valves – aortic, pulmonic, mitral, tricuspid – and the placement of stent grafts to treat aneurysms and dissections of the body’s largest artery, the aorta.

This is an extremely exciting time for this organization as we focus on dealing with the growing opportunity to provide new, minimally invasive, treatment options to more patients.

This Senior R&D (Research and Development) Manager role will be responsible for the development of a large Engineering organization and be responsible for one of our therapy areas, working with cross functional partners within the OU (Organization Unit) on the development of strategies and our product pipeline.

Come for a job, stay for a career!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF:

• You will lead, 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 leadership team, you will participate in the ongoing development and scaling of the organization in line with business demands and ensure that we have the competencies in place to deliver predictable outcomes.
• You will partner with internal and external experts to maintain and strengthen relevant clinical and technical expertise and to contribute to strategic planning
• You will grow and nurture cross site and cross functional relationships in a large, multi-site, matrixed organization.
• You will support and ensure the achievement of project objectives and milestones with initially complex or undetermined outcomes.
• You will contribute to project decision-making using personal expertise, customer input, and strong engineering and clinical judgment.
• You will manage high-level engineers, and other managers, involved in an array of product development and technology exploration projects.
• You will actively mentor, coach, and ensure career development plans are in place for direct reports.
• You will collaborate with core teams to establish objectives and evaluate the progress of direct reports.
• You will be responsible for managing functional cost center budget and resource allocation.
• You will understand and comply with company policies & procedures and external standards & guidance.
• You will generate novel and unique solutions to both engineering and organizational challenges.
  
  

KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Level 8 Degree in Engineering or related discipline, Masters 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 leadership skills
• Dynamic team player and leader 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
• Good communicator and fluent in English, both in writing and speaking
• Location: Onsite-Galway Ireland

Medtronic offer a competitive salary and flexible Benefits Package