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Research & Innovation Manager

Research & Innovation Manager

Stafflink • London, ON
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

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: Spearhead discovery sprints, hackathons, and rapid prototyping cycles to uncover the next wave of customer-centric technologies.

  • From Vision to Execution: Guide innovative concepts from initial idea through to development and deployment.

  • Foster a Creative Culture: Mentor inquisitive engineers and interns, champion design-thinking, and embed experimentation into your team’s everyday approach.

  • Identify Opportunities: Monitor market trends, emerging technologies, and unmet customer needs to define and prioritize impactful innovation themes.

  • Fuel Ideation: Facilitate creative workshops and structured brainstorming sessions to generate a continuous flow of new ideas.

  • Validate Early: Oversee rapid prototyping, simulations, and feasibility testing to reduce risk and build stakeholder confidence early in the process.

  • Keep Projects Moving: Develop integrated plans, remove obstacles, and maintain project momentum from concept to completion.

  • Develop Talent: Provide technical coaching and career development support for engineers, co-ops, and interns.

Skills and Experience:
  • 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.

Education & Experience Requirements
  • 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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