🚀 R&D Manager – Medical Devices
📍 Southern Germany | 🩺 Interventional / Cardiovascular MedTech | 💶 Competitive Package
I am partnering with an established international MedTech manufacturer to appoint an R&D Manager for a critical site-based leadership role. The company develops minimally invasive cardiovascular devices and operates in a highly regulated, innovation-driven environment.
This is a hands-on leadership position with real influence across product development, validation, and transfer into manufacturing. You will sit at the intersection of R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Production, ensuring products are robust, compliant, and production-ready.
The Role at a Glance:
• Lead and develop a cross-functional R&D team
• Own Design Control and Validation (ISO 13485, ISO 14971)
• Drive V&V and IQ/OQ/PQ activities
• Support design transfer and scale-up into manufacturing
• Stay close to the floor: lab, cleanroom, assembly, troubleshooting
• Work with advanced technologies: metal & laser processes, polymers, adhesives, regulated assembly
What They’re Looking For:
• Strong R&D background in regulated medical devices
• Proven Design Control and validation experience
• Hands-on, pragmatic engineering mindset
• Confident cross-functional leader, comfortable in audits
• Fluent German and English
If this sounds like a bit of YOU, apply or reach out directly at hugh.cross@skillsalliance.com 📩