Senior Manager, Research and Development

Cook Medical Inc.; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Medical Inc. in Bloomington, IN is seeking a Senior Manager of Research & Development for the Interventional MRI Division.

You will lead an interdisciplinary team focused on new product development in devices and software, guiding strategy from concept to market while partnering with regulatory, quality, and manufacturing groups. The role requires strong leadership, deep NPD experience, and the ability to manage complex stakeholder networks across global sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; 10 years’ relevant experience.
• Strong critical thinking with data literacy; includes AI and predictive analytics.
• Proven people management skills; 5+ years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in global environments across cultures.
• Experience in project, program, and portfolio management in complex NPD.
• Knowledge of medical device quality and regulatory systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates in product roadmap planning to meet divisional objectives.
• Leads preparation and facilitation of program decision meetings for strategic investments.
• Improves governance at the program level to reduce risks and improve delivery metrics.
• Facilitates use of global project management tools to ensure timely delivery and budget control.
• Works with contract development and manufacturing partners and builds strong relationships with them.
• Leads negotiations of legal agreements with support from the legal team.
• Fosters collaboration with internal stakeholders for successful NPD implementation.
• Interacts effectively across all levels of the global organization.
• Maintains Cook Quality System compliance and HR policies.
• Team management: mentoring and development of direct reports; conducts routine appraisals; promotes a respectful workplace.

Skills

People management

Data literacy

AI & analytics

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Senior Manager, Research and Development

Requisition ID 2026-19564

Posting Date 2 days ago (10/22/2026 8:59 AM)

Job Location(s) Bloomington IN United States

Job Locations US-IN-Bloomington

Travel Less than 10%

Position Type Full Time

Company Cook Inc - Bloomington

Category Engineering

Overview

The Interventional MRI Division (iMRI) is the newest, emerging division at Cook Medical and is focused on changing patient care through medical technology and business innovation. The Senior Research and Development Manager will be a technical and business strategy leader driving an interdisciplinary technical team focused on new product development in devices and software for the iMRI Division. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, deep product development expertise, the ability to collaborate and execute across a complex stakeholder environment (e.g. product management, regulatory affairs, quality engineering, clinical affairs, manufacturing, and contract organizations), and a willingness to learn quickly and operate in a fast-paced environment for the emerging iMRI Division.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates in product roadmap planning process ensuring divisional objectives are met by efficient use of budget and resources.
• Works in preparation, structuring and facilitation of program decision meetings and other leadership forums in which strategic product development investment decisions are made.
• Improve governance processes and systems at the program level to reduce risks and improve metrics related to delivery and execution at the project level.
• Facilitate use of global project management tools to ensure effective use of resources, budget, and on time delivery to the market.
• Work closely with contract development and manufacturing partners and build strong relationships with these partners.
• Lead the negotiations of legal agreements, e.g. Engineering Service Agreements, Statements of work, Confidentiality agreements etc. with support from the legal team.
• Fosters relationships and collaboration with other internal functional stakeholders required for the successful implementation of new product development.
• Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization.
• Must maintain company quality and quantity standards.
• Team Management:
  • Mentoring, coaching and development of direct reports to attain best pefromance
  • Peform routine appraisals to deliver best results and to obtain the maximum team performance
  • Ensure the R&D team are in compliance with Cook Quality System requirements and company HR policies
  • Foster and maintain a workplace culture that is respectful and supportive of individual differences

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required and 10 years’ relevant experience.
• Strong critical thinking skills utilizing data literacy and digital tools; including AI, predictive analytics, and automated workflow protocols.
• Strong proven people management skills – a minimum of 5 years previous experience in a management/supervisory position is desired.
• Experience working in a Global environment across many cultures and regions is preferred.
• Experience in project, program, and portfolio management in a complex new product development environment.
• Good working knowledge of medical device quality & regulatory systems
• Must have effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to remain calm and receptive in fast paced situations.
• Highly effective goal setting and implementation skills.
• Willingness and availability to travel on company business (approx. 20%)

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Cook does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position. It can go at the bottom of the qualifications section, something like the below.

We are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer for minorities, women, protected veterans, disabled individuals, and any other protected class.

Cook will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state/province and local law.