Senior Manager, Research and Development

Cook Group•Bloomington, IN

About The Position

The Interventional MRI Division (iMRI) is Cook Medical’s newest, emerging division, focused on changing patient care through medical technology and business innovation. The Senior Research and Development Manager is a technical and business strategy leader who drives an interdisciplinary technical team focused on new product development in devices and software for the iMRI Division. The role requires strong leadership, deep product development expertise, collaboration across a complex stakeholder environment, and the ability to learn quickly and operate in a fast-paced environment. The role collaborates on product roadmap planning and program-level decision-making, strengthens governance and project execution, and supports effective use of resources, budgets, and global project management tools. It also works closely with contract development and manufacturing partners, leads negotiations of legal agreements with support from the legal team, and fosters collaboration with internal stakeholders. The manager leads, mentors, coaches, and develops direct reports; conducts routine performance appraisals; ensures compliance with Cook Quality System requirements and company HR policies; and fosters a respectful, supportive workplace culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
10 years of relevant experience.
Strong critical thinking skills using data literacy and digital tools, including AI, predictive analytics, and automated workflow protocols.
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, approximately 20%.
Must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States; Cook does not intend to provide employment visa sponsorship, such as H-1B or TN status.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of previous experience in a management or supervisory position.
Experience working in a global environment across multiple cultures and regions.
Experience in project, program, and portfolio management in a complex new product development environment.
Good working knowledge of medical device quality and regulatory systems.

Responsibilities

Collaborate in product roadmap planning to ensure divisional objectives are met through efficient use of budget and resources.
Prepare, structure, and facilitate program decision meetings and leadership forums where strategic product development investment decisions are made.
Improve program-level governance processes and systems to reduce risks and improve project delivery and execution metrics.
Facilitate use of global project management tools to support effective resource and budget use and on-time market delivery.
Work closely with contract development and manufacturing partners and build strong relationships with them.
Lead negotiations of legal agreements, such as Engineering Service Agreements, statements of work, and confidentiality agreements, with support from the legal team.
Foster relationships and collaboration with internal functional stakeholders needed for successful new product development.
Work and interact effectively and professionally with others throughout various levels of the global organization.
Maintain company quality and quantity standards.
Mentor, coach, and develop direct reports to support strong performance.
Conduct routine appraisals to deliver results and maximize team performance.
Ensure the R&D team complies with Cook Quality System requirements and company HR policies.
Foster and maintain a workplace culture that is respectful and supportive of individual differences.