Product Development Engineer

Vantive; Castlebar; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Company pension scheme

Annual bonus

Job summary

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company focused on extending lives through digital solutions in kidney care. The Product Development team seeks a proactive project manager to lead R&D projects, coordinate NPIs in the Castlebar plant, and ensure milestones are met with cross-functional teams.

You will write validation protocols, manage trial reports, and oversee changes to products, processes, and suppliers. Join a collaborative environment offering growth and state-of-the-art equipment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science (Engineering, Chemistry, Biology).
• Strong relevant Pharmaceutical/Healthcare experience.
• Proven ability to work cross functionally as this role requires interaction with different functions within the plant.
• Ability to communicate (written and verbal) in a clear and concise manner.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating new R&D led projects including New Product Introduction (NPI) in the manufacturing plant, including face-to-face meetings and updates on milestones.
• Writing validation protocols for trials, coordinating and executing trials and compiling trial reports.
• Responsibility for project administration and compliance to project plans.
• Managing product, process and supplier changes which affect Castlebar manufacturing.
• Coordination and assistance with Project EMS boards.
• Coordination of VIP projects for the plant.
• Analytical thinking using established tools for troubleshooting and investigation management.
• Help develop best practices for product development procedures.

Education

Degree in Science (Engineering, Chemistry, Biology)

Job description

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

In our Product Development department you will be responsible for management of product specific projects. You will coordinate new R&D led projects including New Product Introduction (NPI) in the manufacturing plant. You will be involved in face-to-face meetings, teleconferences and regular updates on project activities, milestones and status.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordinating new R&D led projects including New Product Introduction (NPI) in the manufacturing plant including face-to-face meetings, teleconferences and regular updates on project activities, milestones and status.
• Writing validation protocols for trials, coordinating and executing trials and writing protocol trial reports.
• Responsibility forproject administration and compliance to project plans.
• Managing product, process and supplier changes which have a potential impact on products manufactured in Castlebar.
• Coordination and assistance with Project EMS boards
• Coordination of projects that are Value Improvement Processes (VIPs) for the plant.
• Analytical thinking using established tools for trouble shooting and investigation management.
• Help develop best practices to for product development procedures.

Education and experience requirements:

• Degree in Science (Engineering, Chemistry, Biology).
• Strong relevant Pharmaceutical/Healthcare experience.
• Proven ability to work cross functionally as this role requires interaction with different functions within the plant.
• Ability to communicate (written and verbal) in a clear and concise manner.

What can Vantive offer to you:

• A comprehensive benefits package, including private medical insurance, company pension scheme, and annual bonus scheme
• A collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Access to state-of-the‑art equipment and technology
• Recognition and reward for outstanding performance

Reasonable Accommodation

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