Senior Manager, Research and Development

Cook Group•Bloomington, IN

About The Position

The Senior Research and Development Manager is a technical and business strategy leader for the Interventional MRI Division (iMRI), Cook Medical’s newest and emerging division. The role leads an interdisciplinary technical team focused on developing new devices and software. The ideal candidate has strong leadership and product development expertise, collaborates effectively across a complex stakeholder environment, and can learn quickly and operate in a fast-paced setting. The position contributes to product roadmap planning and strategic investment decisions, improves program-level governance, and facilitates use of project management tools to support resource and budget management and on-time product delivery. 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 mentors, coaches, and develops direct reports; conducts routine appraisals; ensures the R&D team complies with Cook Quality System requirements and company HR policies; and fosters a respectful, supportive workplace culture. The position requires effective, professional interaction throughout the global organization and adherence to company quality and quantity standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
10 years of relevant experience.
Strong critical-thinking skills and data literacy, including experience with digital tools such as AI, predictive analytics, and automated workflow protocols.
Experience in project, program, and portfolio management in a complex new product development environment.
Good working knowledge of medical device quality and regulatory systems.
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%.
Legally authorized to work 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.

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 other 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 required for successful implementation of 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.
Perform routine appraisals to achieve results and maximize team performance.
Ensure the R&D team complies with Cook Quality System requirements and company HR policies.
Foster and maintain a respectful and supportive workplace culture that recognizes individual differences.