Lead R&D Engineer – Drug-Device Innovation

emea-cookmedical

Limerick

Hybrid

EUR 90,000 - 125,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Model
Medical Health Insurance cover for you
Life Assurance and Income Protection
Educational Assistance
Performance related Bonus
On-site gym and wellness programs

Job summary

Cook is seeking a Lead Research and Development Engineer in Ireland to lead medium to large projects in drug-device combinations, focusing on drug-side stability studies per ICH guidelines. You will mentor engineers, set design direction, and drive cross-functional collaboration across global teams to meet clinical and regulatory standards.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 7+ years in medical device or regulated environments, and proven leadership in R&D with strong

Qualifications

  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Strong technical writing ability.
  • Proven ability to work with cross functional teams to solve complex problems.
  • Fluency in English (written and spoken).
  • Knowledge of AI and data concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead medium to large projects/programs and guide design decisions.
  • Provide technical leadership across multiple projects and focus areas.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to identify focus areas and best practices.
  • Mentor engineers and share knowledge across the department.

Skills

Analytical thinking
Technical writing
Cross-functional teamwork
English fluency
AI / data literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Cook is seeking a Lead Research and Development Engineer in Ireland to lead medium to large projects in drug-device combinations, focusing on drug-side stability studies per ICH guidelines. You will mentor engineers, set design direction, and drive cross-functional collaboration across global teams to meet clinical and regulatory standards.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 7+ years in medical device or regulated environments, and proven leadership in R&D with strong

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