Job Description
Our leading medical device client is looking for a Research and Innovation Manager to join their team on a permanent basis.The successful candidate will be the driving force behind breakthrough solutions for chronic respiratory conditions.
Responsibilities:
Lead the Innovation Pipeline
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Spearhead discovery sprints, hackathons, and rapid prototyping cycles to uncover the next wave of customer-centric technologies.
From Vision to Execution
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Guide innovative concepts from initial idea through to development and deployment.
Foster a Creative Culture
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Mentor inquisitive engineers and interns, champion design-thinking, and embed experimentation into your team’s everyday approach.
Identify Opportunities
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Monitor market trends, emerging technologies, and unmet customer needs to define and prioritize impactful innovation themes.
Fuel Ideation
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Facilitate creative workshops and structured brainstorming sessions to generate a continuous flow of new ideas.
Validate Early
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Oversee rapid prototyping, simulations, and feasibility testing to reduce risk and build stakeholder confidence early in the process.
Keep Projects Moving
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Develop integrated plans, remove obstacles, and maintain project momentum from concept to completion.
Develop Talent
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Provide technical coaching and career development support for engineers, co-ops, and interns.
Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering or product teams to launch innovative solutions.
Deep understanding of Stage-Gate or similar innovation frameworks, with the adaptability to modify them when needed.
Strong technical background in mechanical, electrical, biomedical, or systems engineering, with a quick-learning mindset across disciplines.
Ability to translate high-level strategy into practical experiments, measurable outcomes, and compelling narratives for both executives and customers.
A collaborative leadership style that builds others up, celebrates progress, and turns challenges into learning opportunities.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronic, Biomedical) or a related discipline
8-10+ years of product development experience
People management experience is an asset
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation is desirable
Strong experience in the medical device, respiratory supplies, or healthcare/clinical industry
Experience in start-up environments is a strong asset
Demonstrated project management expertise
Familiarity with market assessments, clinical research, and scientific publications
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