R&D Team Leader

Our team is rapidly growing, and we are currently seeking a Team Leader for R&D Engineering to assist with developing and sustaining our company’s portfolio of exciting and innovative products.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead a team of engineers working on design activities from conceptualization to commercialization and to work collaboratively with other cross-functional leaders.

Our company offers challenging and meaningful careers for individuals inspired to work in the biomedical industry. Our team consists of intelligent and success-driven individuals inspired to improve the lives of others.

The Team Leader is the first level of sustained and direct supervision of other engineers. In addition to applying mature engineering knowledge and coordination of difficult tasks and assignments, the Team Leader provides technical review of work for junior staff and has administrative and supervisory responsibilities for the members of the team.

The Team Leader will be assigned to the Greater Toronto Area with a hybrid set up.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers in spearheading Research and Development initiatives, overseeing projects from conceptualization to full commercialization.
• Conduct planning for broad, technical projects by applying mature engineering knowledge and soliciting input from other stakeholders where appropriate.
• Implement cutting-edge technologies to provide the optimum design solution for products.
• Lead the design of concepts and prototypes in advance of selecting the most promising solution to take into Design Freeze.
• Lead and train engineers on the development of plans and testing for design verification and validation.
• Drive the development of intellectual property within the company.
• Provide technical, project-level leadership to junior engineering staff.
• Lead DFM ( Design for manufacturing) activities.
• Support and lead Research and Development sustaining projects as they arise on commercial production lines.
• Track deliverables from internal and external teams against product design change requirements.
• Adhere to all requirements of the Quality Management System.

Key Qualifications

Required Skills :

• Successful completion of a bachelor’s Engineering degree.
• 7+ years of experience working in an engineering role.
• 5 years of experience working in a medical device company.
• Minimum of 1 year of previous experience in people management, including supervising direct reports or leading technical experts, with a proven ability to foster team growth.
• Knowledge of design requirements as per 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485.
• Knowledge of risk management as per ISO 14971.
• Minimum of 1-2 years leadership experience (project leadership or team leadership)
• Experience with drafting and reviewing DHF and DMR documentation.
• Experience leading a team of engineers doing rapid design iteration and making design recommendations.
• Ability to independently develop and adapt work plans based on vague or changing project goals and ensure teams are aligned.
• Strong hypothesis-driven experimental design and statistical analysis skills.
• Demonstrated experience in creative engineering design.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and within a diverse team of engineers, professional staff, and production staff.
• Superior communication skills (verbal / written) and demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong interest in biomedical technology.
• Dynamic, flexible approach to work with a results-oriented attitude.
• Candidates must possess previous experience with the development of medical devices (catheters, sheaths, guidewires, dilators, balloon catheters).
• Genuine enthusiasm for nurturing and guiding engineers through development and training.

Asset Skills :

Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of managing direct reports.

Our Distinctive Edge

• Effortless commute : say goodbye to commuting challenges / hassles with our complimentary shuttles and subsidized transit options, making your journey to work a breeze.
• Work-life integration : Embrace a well-balanced work-life rhythm through our hybrid model and flexible hours, empowering you to thrive both personally and professionally.
• Making a difference : Be a force for good with one dedicated day off for impactful volunteering, supporting causes close to your heart.
• Nurturing your career : Propel your career forward with abundant opportunities for on-site training, workshops, and personal development.
• Rewards that count : Reap the benefits of our comprehensive rewards package, including tuition reimbursement and a health spending account.
• Unleash your spirit : Join a thriving workplace culture filled with employee-led clubs, campaigns, sports teams, and exhilarating activities fostering camaraderie and fun.
30+ days ago