R&D Manager (Life Cycle Management)

Bio-Rad Laboratories•Irvine, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As the R&D Manager I, you will lead an R&D team supporting clinical diagnostic products across the lifecycle. The role involves balancing technical decision-making, resource prioritization, and cross-functional stakeholder alignment while ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and timely execution of sustaining initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or equivalent in an applicable science or engineering discipline, or an equivalent combination of coursework and experience.
8+ years of increasingly complex technical R&D experience, including supervision of technical projects, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Scientific background with proven ability to coordinate technical staff, including the ability to read and understand patents.
Leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to manage complex projects involving multiple OEM vendors, divisions, and executive management.
Strong business acumen, including basic financial training and an understanding of the customer environment.
Must be based in Irvine, California and requires the employee to be located within commuting distance of the office.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead execution of product support, lifecycle management, and design change initiatives.
Manage team priorities, resources, and budgets across multiple concurrent projects.
Drive cross-functional alignment with Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.
Provide technical leadership and resolve complex product and process issues.
Ensure successful transfer of changes to manufacturing and maintain compliance.