Research & Innovation Manager

Trudell Medical International; London; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in medical innovation is seeking a Manager for Research & Innovation. You will guide project teams to develop life-changing medical solutions while promoting a culture of creativity. The role includes oversight of the innovation pipeline, mentorship of engineers, and strong stakeholder engagement. Candidates must have significant product development experience, ideally in the medical device sector, along with an engineering degree and P. Eng. designation.

Benefits

Access to cutting-edge labs

Continuous learning stipends

Leadership programs

Healthy budget for experimentation

Qualifications

• 10 years or more of product development experience in the medical device sector.
• Experience in people management is an asset.
• Strong medical device industry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead discovery sprints and hackathons to innovate customer-centric technologies.
• Facilitate collaborative brainstorming and prioritization of innovation themes.
• Oversee rapid prototyping and ensure project momentum.

Skills

Project Management

Mentorship

Stage-Gate Methodologies

Market Assessments

Clinical Research

Education

Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronic, Biomedical)

Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) designation

Job description

Are you passionate about turning breakthrough ideas into life‑changing products? Do you thrive at the intersection of visionary thinking and hands‑on engineering?

Join us as our Manager, Research & Innovation and be the catalyst who transforms bold concepts into market‑shaping solutions for chronic respiratory conditions.

Why this role rocks

• Own the innovation pipeline. You’ll lead discovery sprints, hackathons, and rapid‑prototype cycles that surface the next generation of customer‑centric technologies.
• Shape strategy and execution. From napkin sketch to development, you’ll guide ideas into reality.
• Amplify a culture of creativity. You’ll mentor curious engineers and interns, champion design‑thinking practices, and embed experimentation into the team’s DNA.

What you’ll do

• Spot opportunity. Scan market trends, emerging tech, and unmet customer needs; prioritize high‑impact innovation themes for the business.
• Ignite ideation. Facilitate collaborative whiteboard jams and structured brainstorming to generate a steady flow of novel concepts.
• Prove feasibility. Oversee rapid prototyping, simulation, and testing to de‑risk ideas early and secure stakeholder confidence.
• Drive project momentum. Build integrated plans, remove roadblocks, and keep the project moving.
• Grow talent. Provide coaching, technical guidance, and career development pathways for engineers, co‑ops, and interns.

What you bring

• A track record of leading multidisciplinary engineering or product teams to commercialize innovative solutions.
• Expertise in Stage‑Gate methodologies—and the wisdom to flex the process when breakthroughs demand it.
• Technical depth—whether in mechanical, electrical, biomedical, or systems engineering—paired with the curiosity to learn new domains fast.
• Fluency in translating big‑picture strategy into actionable experiments, clear metrics, and compelling storytelling for executives and customers alike.
• A mentorship mindset: you elevate everyone around you, celebrate wins, and turn setbacks into learning moments.

Why you’ll love working here

• Innovation playground. Access to cutting‑edge labs, rapid‑prototyping tools, and a healthy budget for experimentation.
• Impact you can see. Your ideas will improve patient outcomes and redefine standards across the industry.
• Collaborative tribe. Work with passionate experts who value open minds, diverse perspectives, and spirited debate.
• Room to grow. Continuous learning stipends, leadership programs, and the freedom to pitch and own new initiatives.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronic, Biomedical) or a related field of study
• 10 years or more of product development experience
• People management experience is an asset
• Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) designation is required
• Strong medical device industry experience. Respiratory focus is a plus
• Start-up experience is an asset
• Strong project management experience
• Understanding of market assessments
• Understanding of clinical research and publications