Senior Process Development Manager

Mason Alexander; Dublin; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mason Alexander is seeking an Senior Process Development Manager to lead a high-performing Process Development team within a rapidly growing medical device organisation. This leadership role involves delivering robust manufacturing processes, enhancing yields, supporting new product introductions and developing the capability of a talented engineering group.

Reporting to senior leadership, the role combines technical leadership with people leadership, driving cross-functional collaboration and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 8–10+ years in a regulated manufacturing or medical device environment.
• 3–5+ years leading engineering, manufacturing or process development teams.
• Proven success delivering complex process improvement and yield improvement projects.
• Strong people management experience coaching and developing engineering teams.
• Experience leading organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent project management, multi-project delivery, and stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Process Development team, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
• Define and execute the strategic direction for Process Development.
• Drive complex process development projects from concept through transfer to manufacturing.
• Identify opportunities to improve process capability, efficiency, scalability and yield.
• Lead root cause investigations and data-driven process optimisation.
• Manage multiple cross-functional projects with timelines and quality objectives.
• Develop project plans, budgets, resources and risk mitigation.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships for technical and operational improvements.
• Champion continuous improvement methodologies and best engineering practices.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, regulatory requirements and health & safety standards.
• Support process validation, manufacturing readiness and design transfer activities.
• Manage departmental budgets and strategic resource planning.

Skills

Leadership

Process development

Manufacturing

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Coaching/mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Manufacturing/Biomedical/Mechanical)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Process Development Manager to join a rapidly growing and highly innovative medical device organisation. This is a key leadership role, offering the opportunity to build and develop high-performing engineering teams while driving strategic process development initiatives that support the manufacture of life-changing technologies.

The Role

Reporting into senior leadership, you will provide both technical and people leadership across the Process Development function. You will be responsible for delivering robust manufacturing processes, improving yields, supporting new product introductions, and developing the capability of a talented engineering team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Process Development team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Define and execute the strategic direction for Process Development in line with business objectives.
• Drive complex process development projects from concept through implementation and manufacturing transfer.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve process capability, manufacturing efficiency, scalability and product yield.
• Lead technical problem-solving activities, root cause investigations and process optimisation initiatives using data-driven methodologies.
• Manage multiple cross-functional projects, ensuring delivery against timelines, quality standards and business objectives.
• Develop project plans, budgets, resource requirements and risk mitigation strategies.
• Build strong relationships with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver technical and operational improvements.
• Champion continuous improvement methodologies and best engineering practices.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, regulatory requirements and health & safety standards.
• Support process validation, manufacturing readiness and design transfer activities.
• Manage departmental budgets and support strategic resource planning.

Essential Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related discipline (Manufacturing, Biomedical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or similar).
• 8-10+ years' experience within a regulated manufacturing or medical device environment.
• 3-5+ years' experience leading engineering, manufacturing or process development teams.
• Proven success delivering complex process improvement, yield improvement and operational excellence projects.
• Strong people management experience with a track record of coaching and developing engineering teams.
• Demonstrated experience leading organisational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to deliver multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, technical problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a high-growth medical technology company developing innovative healthcare solutions.
• A strategic leadership position with significant influence across the organisation.
• The chance to lead talented engineering teams and shape future manufacturing capability.
• A collaborative, innovation-driven environment focused on continuous improvement.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.