Job Purpose
- The executive would lead the entire New Product Development cycle by running trials to assess the quality & viability of the developed products. He/She would focus on design and engineering as a part of heading the Design function..
Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership in setting up and leading the Design team, driving a culture of innovation, and fostering a focus on medical device design excellence.
- Develop a long-term vision for the design department aligned with the company’s growth objectives.
- Establish and optimize the design infrastructure, ensuring efficient collaboration with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs.
- Implement best practices for the design and engineering of medical devices.
- Lead the identification and conceptualization of new medical device products, taking them from ideation to commercialization.
- Drive innovation and differentiation in the medical device portfolio.
- Build and lead a highly skilled R&D team, providing mentorship and fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Ensure the professional development and growth of team members.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and advancements in medical device design and engineering.
- Introduce and integrate innovative tools and methodologies to enhance R&D capabilities.
- Collaborate closely with regulatory affairs to ensure that all new medical devices adhere to global regulatory standards and certifications.
Qualification & Experience:
- 20+ years total experience with significant exposure to Electro-mechanical Engineering
- Master’s degree in electrical engineering, or a related field; Ph.D. is desired.
- Proven track record in leading design teams focused on medical device design.
- In-depth knowledge of international standards and regulations
