VP R&D

Mason Alexander; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

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Job summary

Mason Alexander is looking for a Vice President of Research and Development to lead a high-performing team in an innovative medical device company. This role involves overseeing product design and development, driving strategic objectives, and ensuring adherence to quality standards.

The successful candidate will have significant experience in senior management within the medical device industry and will play a critical role in shaping the company’s technology roadmap and culture.

Excellent starting salary, bonus, pension, healthcare, and share options are available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience in a Senior Management role with a background in medical device product development.
• 10 years’ experience in the development of intellectual property.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute strategic business objectives in partnership with the Executive Leadership Team.
• Lead and develop high-performing R&D teams across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Drive the design, development, and delivery of innovative medical device systems.
• Ensure adherence to quality systems and achieve company-wide quality objectives.

Skills

Leadership in R&D

Product Design and Development

Quality Assurance

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or similar field

Postgraduate Qualifications in a related technical field

Job description

A unique opportunity for a Vice President of Research and Development to join an innovative, high-growth medical device company developing transformative technologies that have the potential to significantly improve patient outcomes.

As VP of R&D, you will have overall responsibility for product design and development, leading multidisciplinary engineering teams through the full product lifecycle while ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and effectiveness.

This is a highly strategic leadership position, offering the opportunity to influence company vision, culture, technology roadmap, and long-term business success.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Executive Leadership Team to define and execute strategic business objectives
• Lead and develop high-performing R&D teams across multiple engineering disciplines
• Drive the design, development, and delivery of innovative medical device systems
• Build organisational capability and ensure appropriate resources are in place to achieve business goals
• Collaborate closely with Quality, Clinical, Manufacturing, and Regulatory functions to support product evaluation and clinical studies
• Own R&D planning, budgeting, and resource allocation in line with company objectives
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Ensure adherence to quality systems and support the achievement of company-wide quality objectives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or similar field
• Postgraduate Qualifications specialising in a related technical field
• 10 years’ experience in Senior Management role with a background in medical device product development
• 10 years’ experience in the development of intellectual property

Excellent starting salary, bonus, pension, healthcare, share options available.