Director Research Development Engineering

Penta Search Group has been retained by a global medical device manufacturer to identify a Director of Research & Development to be based in their Vancouver BC R&D and Manufacturing facility.
Full relocation assistance available, as well as immigration support for candidates moving from other markets outside of Canada.
The successful candidate will oversee Systems and Human Factors Engineering, Verification Engineering, and Sustaining teams from product conceptualization to commercialization, ensuring that innovative and high-quality medical devices are brought to market. The director collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, including design, regulatory affairs specialists, and quality managers, to drive innovation, meet regulatory requirements, and achieve business objectives. Your role:

• Develop and implement R&D strategies aligned with organizational goals, market trends, and technological advancements in the medical device industry.
• Lead support for multiple R&D projects simultaneously, establishing timelines, milestones, and resource allocation to ensure on-time delivery and budget adherence.
• Oversee product requirement, risk analysis and mitigation (FMEAs), and Verification and Validation testing of medical devices, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, such as FDA regulations and ISO requirements
• Oversee product requirement, risk analysis and mitigation (FMEAs), and Verification and Validation testing of medical devices, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, such as FDA regulations and ISO requirements
• Collaborate closely with other departments, including regulatory affairs, quality assurance, manufacturing, and marketing to integrate diverse perspectives and ensure seamless product development and commercialization processes.
• Identify and mitigate technical, regulatory, and business risks associated with R&D projects, employing proactive risk management strategies to minimize project delays and ensure product safety and efficacy.

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, biomedical engineering, or related field; advanced degree (e.g., MS, PhD) preferred.
• Proven experience in an R&D leadership roles within the medical device industry, with a track record of successfully bringing innovative products to market.
• A background in a regulated sector such as Medical Device, Automotive, Aerospace, Electronics etc.
• Excellent management skills and passion around developing technical talent
• Deep understanding of mechanical, software, hardware engineering and systems integration
• Excellent communication skills and experienced in motivating a diverse team