Manager, R&D

Getinge•North Waltham, MA

22h•$160,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

Paragonix Technologies markets organ transportation devices that safeguard organs during the journey between donor and recipient patients. Our devices incorporate clinically proven and medically trusted hypothermic preservation techniques in a novel suspension system to provide unprecedented physical and thermal protection. Our product portfolio spans cardiac, thoracic, and abdominal preservation devices to improve donor organ quality and extend donor organ transport time. Paragonix also markets transplant services and organ screening to the transplant community. Our company provides the leading commercial system for heart preservation and transportation as well as transplant systems for kidney, lung, liver and pancreas. As we grow, we are looking to add an R&D Manager reporting to the Sr. R&D Director. This newly created position will be responsible for collaborating with cross functional departments to align R&D effort with business goals. This role is crucial to continue fostering innovation and ensuring continued success in advancing transplant care.

Requirements

Previous history in demonstrating strong problem solving and decision-making skills
Self-motivated with ability to think strategically and solve complex problems
Interpersonal skills to communicate, advise, negotiate or influence others, as well as build productive working relationships in various settings
Bachelor’s degree in an applicable engineering discipline required
General knowledge of compliance requirements for FDA regulatory medical devices
Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams and direct reports through product development process
8+ years of medical device development experience
3+ years managing direct reports
Previous CAD experience required. Solid Works preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead engineering team members to design, develop and implement solutions across multiple product lines
Provide technical oversight and leadership to product development teams needed to meet project deliverables
Coordinate the completion of projects, set deadlines, and monitor progress to ensure timely resolution of issues and implementation of solutions
Manage R&D direct reports, providing direction, mentorship and opportunities for growth
Engage hands-on with engineering team to design, develop and test novel concepts
Support R&D personnel hiring and development
Contribute to improving processes & procedures to drive innovation and improved quality
Contribute to creation of intellectual property