🚀 Program Manager – Medical Device Innovation (Interventional Cardiology)
📍 Location: Galway, Ireland
📄 Employment Type: Full-time
🔍 Search conducted on behalf of a growing medical device company
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Program Manager to join a rapidly growing medical device company at the forefront of innovation in interventional cardiology. This role offers the chance to lead a cutting-edge product development program through clinical and regulatory pathways to commercialisation.
You’ll play a key role in driving a novel cardiac support device through development, working cross-functionally with engineering, clinical, regulatory, and commercial teams. The position is based in Galway and offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and agile environment, contributing directly to the success of a pioneering technology in the cardiovascular space.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the execution of the full product development program from concept to manufacturing and scale-up in a regulated environment.
- Establish and manage robust project plans and timelines; ensure program delivery on time and within budget.
- Implement structured engineering review processes to minimise design risks.
- Coordinate workstream activities and ensure prioritisation of critical path tasks.
- Communicate clearly with all internal and external stakeholders regarding project progress and risks.
- Anticipate potential issues and develop effective mitigation strategies.
- Oversee program budgets and resource planning.
- Collaborate with functional leaders to support team development and recruitment.
- Contribute to the implementation of a quality system aligned with ISO and regulatory standards.
- Promote innovation and support IP generation to protect novel developments.
Candidate Profile:
- Master’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience).
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in medical device development, ideally in cardiovascular or interventional cardiology.
- Proven track record in program management within a regulated environment.
- Strong organisational and project execution skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced, start-up style environment.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive and solution-driven approach.
- Understanding of quality systems and regulatory frameworks.
Why Apply?
- Join a fast-moving company developing a truly innovative cardiac technology.
- Be part of a close-knit, multidisciplinary team where your impact is direct and measurable.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to shape the direction of a game-changing medical product.
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For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact
davin.ferguson@collinsmcnicholas.ie
071-9140251