We are seeking an Research & Development Manager to join This AG, a Rayner company, at our Heerbrugg site in St. Gallen, Switzerland.
This is an excellent opportunity to manage our R&D team dedicated to Sophi,the first wireless Phaco system to offer high flexibility and mobility, providing ease of handling in the operating theatre and increased usability.
What You'll Be Doing
* Manage and motivate System Sophi R&D team in development of embedded systems, bus systems, mechanics, pneumatics, sensors and actors
* Responsibility for ensuring that the schedule, requirements and costs are adhered to
* Creating and expanding user requirement specification, functional requirement specification and risk management
* Preparing and conducting design reviews
* Support and implementation of CE, FDA and NMPA approval
* Project management, controlling, monitoring, reporting and documentation of internal and external development projects
* Support and troubleshooting internal and by suppliers
* Documentation, verification and validation of MedTech devices, instruments and consumables
* Accompaniment of audits and approvals
* Input for R&D budget, optimizing resource allocation for maximum impact
* Partner with external stakeholders, including academic institutions, research organizations, and suppliers
* Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices
* Provide technical guidance and problem-solving expertise to the team
* Drive the development of prototypes, proof-of-concepts, and new technologies
* Prepare data for intellectual property (IP) development and protection related to R&D projects
What Do You Need
* Bachelor, Master or FH preferably in electronic design or medical technology
* Senior project leader
* Experience in Medtech development projects, design transfer and series production
* Experience in Ophthalmology strongly preferred
* As an innovative inventor type, you enjoy clever and smart solutions
* You enjoy working in a team and taking on responsibility
* You feel comfortable in complex systems
* Languages: German and English spoken and written
* Leadership experience, organizational talent
* Lean production, cost saving and process optimization
* Tools: MS Project, MS Office, ERP and understanding for C++, Qt, GitLab, Linux, CAD, PLM Windchill
What We Can Offer You
* Private healthcare
* Wellbeing allowance
* A voluntary and additional family allowance
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