Research & Development Director Medical Device Our client is a Research & Development company engaged in the design and development of Invasive Class III Medical Device Products. We are looking for an experienced R&D Engineer with BE Degree in Engineering and minimum of 10+ years experience in the medical device industry preferably cardiovascular or endovascular.  The ideal candidate must have experience in managing the development and release into the market of an "implantable, Class III medical device" from conception to commercialization.  Applicants must have a desire to work autonomously with a small team, be able to do engineering tasks themselves as well as organize and direct a small team to develop a product that meets the the clinical design expectations whilst ensuring meeting time and on budget targets.The position reports to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO).  Applicants must have excellent hand-on and technical team leadership including a deep understanding of design programmess/CAD and Solid Works/MS Project and be able to build detailed time/cost  charts for project tracking a presentation.   Senior Moulding Development Engineer Process Development Medical Device - Munster Region (Ireland) - Product Development Our client is a leading global leader in the Design, Development, Manufacture and Sale of Class III cardiovascular medical devices. Located in the Munster region the Irish facility is engaged in the Technical Transfer, Development and Manufacturer of technological complex devices and currently wishes to strengthen its in-house Development Team through the appointment of an experienced Polymer/Materials Engineer. The ideal candidate for this vacancy should have an all round background in the injection moulding sector including experience of Tooling Engineering, Coordinating 3rd party Design ( Mould Makers & Component), Process Optimisation ( Moulding & Ancillary Equipment, Robotics) & Polymer Materials, Validation ( IQ,OQ,PQ) and Testing Methods. Applicants should also posses excellent Communications and interpersonal skills along with prove Project/Programme management abilities. You should ideally hold a degree in engineering preferably in Polymer or Materials or have completed post graduate masters in Biomechanical or Polymer Engineering. Responsibilities: Assess and quantifying test method capabilities and limitations which includes challenging laboratory equipment/instruments and test method procedures.  Applies technical knowledge to innovate, design, and develop methods/processes, procedures, tooling and/or automation. Executes the functional deliverables associated with the Product/Technology Development Process (PDP/TDP), Project Management, and Quality Systems. Prepares and presents technical data and recommendations at technical reviews. Writes validation protocols and reports applicable to new processes. Ensures proper documentation is completed to meet quality systems requirements. (e.g., BOM’s, Routers, FMEA’s, etc.). Review existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), identify improvements and partner with production, DA and/or R&D to modify/implement solutions in accordance with established document control procedures. Oversees development builds associated with the project using special work requests. Interact & follow-up on project status for test method development. Work with R&D and Production to implement improvements and to incorporate lessons learned and/or feedback from previous projects as well as support next generation test methods. Participate in investigational studies, problem solving and root cause analysis. Contributes ideas to or generates Intellectual Property submissions. Trains and/or provides work direction to technicians and may train manufacturing personnel when required as part of a validation. May serve as core team member or extended team member on new product projects. Applicants will ideally hold a formal qualification in Plastics/Polymer/ Materials ( Post Graduate or Primary Degree) and have attained a  BSc/BE degree in Biomedical,  Pharmaceutical,  Chemical or a related Engineering field preferred.  Experience in analytical methods and/or process development of products (medical devices or related field) preferred. Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple tasks/projects with a strong problem  solving ability. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with good leadership abilities    International Business Development Manager  Channel Management Pharmacy/OTC - Wound Care Products Our client is a world leading manufacturer of single-use surgical and wound care products and services for the professional health care sector. The position carries responsibility to manage and coordinate the formation and implementation of the Wound Care Channel management strategy. To manage the Wound Care Division's new business activity in the Pharmacy / OTC channel. To develop and maintain a competitive level of knowledge within the Wound Care Division towards Pharmacy and OTC channels. Ideal Person: University Degree in Business administration or similar. Minimum 3 years marketing experience preferably within healthcare. 3-5 years experience involved with international channel management - preferably within the OTC / Pharmacy environment. 3-5 years management experience preferably in an international matrix organisation. Demonstrable experience of high level negotiations within international channel management - preferably within OTC / Pharmacy. Demonstrable skills in International project management Competency in 2 main European Languages.  For further Information: Patrick O'Loughlin - Managing Partner - O'Loughlin Partnership OLP Life Science Talent Acquisition & Development Interim Management & Regulatory Training Consultants 1 Rowan Park Avenue - Blackrock -County Dublin - Ireland Tel: +353 (0) 1 2800430 Skype: patrick_oloughlin Fax: +353 (0) 1 6961029 Email: patrick@olpartners.com Mobile:+353 (0)86 2600227 Company Profile - OLP Life Sciences Talent Gym - Talent Evaulation & Development Programme Life Science Training Services Talent Acquisition Executive Search Interim Managers PharmaExecutives Personaility Assessment Start Up Support Services Executive Selection Display Advertised Posts Current Vacancies