Technology Development Manager

InterSearch Ireland Ltd.; Connacht; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

InterSearch Ireland partners with a leading medical device organisation to appoint a Technology Development Manager. This senior R&D leadership role will guide a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers, advancing innovative materials and technologies for current and future product platforms.

You will define and manage the technology development portfolio from concept to transfer readiness, lead applied research and feasibility assessments, mentor staff, and collaborate across Product

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with substantial experience in R&D or technology development.
• Minimum 5 years of people leadership experience in research, development or technology development roles.
• Proven track record leading applied research or technology development programmes.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and technical leadership in the development and application of advanced materials and technologies for medical devices.
• Define and manage the technology development portfolio from concept evaluation to transfer readiness.
• Lead applied research, scientific investigations and technology feasibility assessments with robust technical decision-making.
• Lead, develop and mentor a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers.
• Partner across Product Development, Engineering, Operations, Quality and Marketing to integrate technologies into viable product solutions.
• Establish technical standards and ensure scientific rigour.
• Manage external collaborations, suppliers and academic/commercial partners.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, including EU MDR and FDA.
• Develop and manage research budgets balancing innovation, risk and financial stewardship.
• Set technical direction aligned with business strategy.

Skills

People leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

PhD

Job description

InterSearch Ireland is partnering with our client, a leading medical device organisation, to appoint a Technology Development Manager.

This is a senior R&D leadership role providing scientific, technical and people leadership across technology development. The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers, advancing innovative materials, technologies and applied research to support current and future product platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and technical leadership in the development and application of advanced materials and technologies for medical devices.


• Define and manage the technology development portfolio, from concept evaluation and proof of concept through to transfer readiness.


• Lead applied research, scientific investigations and technology feasibility assessments, ensuring robust technical decision-making and documentation.


• Lead, develop and mentor a multidisciplinary team of scientists and engineers, including coaching and performance management.


• Partner across Product Development, Engineering, Operations, Quality and Marketing to integrate technologies into viable product and platform solutions.


• Act as a subject matter expert, establishing technical standards and ensuring scientific rigour.


• Manage external research collaborations, suppliers and academic/commercial partners.


• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, including EU MDR and FDA, as well as internal and health & safety standards.


• Develop and manage research and technology development budgets, balancing innovation, risk and financial stewardship.


• Set technical direction and priorities aligned with wider business strategy.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8–12 years of related experience.


• Minimum 5 years of people leadership experience in research, development or technology development roles.


• Proven experience leading applied research or technology development programmes.

Preferred Experience

• PhD in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline.


• Experience developing polymer materials, surface modifications or coating technologies for medical devices.


• Experience managing external research collaborations or suppliers.


• Strong financial and budget management capabilities.


• Experience working within global, cross-functional R&D organisations.

The successful candidate will be an adaptable, collaborative and performance-focused leader, capable of making high-level technical and resource decisions while developing people and driving innovation within a regulated R&D environment.