Associate Manager, R&D – Orthopaedic Instruments

About the role

Stryker is looking for an Associate R&D Manager for its Global R&D Innovation Centre in Cork, Ireland. The role builds and develops a team of multifunctional engineers who create orthopaedic instruments for the Orthopaedic Instruments and Mako Robotic product lines. It is a key leadership position working with customers on new instrumentation and on 5- to 10-year portfolio strategy with marketing.

Key responsibilities

• Talent management: attract, develop and retain top talent, drive individual and team growth and deliver high-quality results
• Lead projects and initiatives in the business unit, including planning, budgeting, staffing and meeting project goals
• Mentor colleagues and build relationships across cross-functional teams to drive innovation
• Manage cost centre budgets, projections and tracking, and contribute to customer-facing work such as Voice of Customer and customer-centric design
• Ensure regulatory compliance for projects, following design controls and approving technical documentation
• Communicate business, regulatory and technical ideas to customers, employees, partners and senior leaders

Required profile

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering or an applicable technical field
• 6+ years of applicable experience, with direct people management experience preferred
• Experience executing a talent and performance management strategy
• Ability to deliver programmes on time, to quality and within budget

Required skills

• Good understanding of, and mentoring ability in, a technical discipline
• Performance coaching: giving actionable feedback, setting objectives and managing performance
• Knowledge of the healthcare market and competitors
• Communication of plans and technical information to team members

What we offer

• Pay range in Ireland of EUR 69,000 - 115,000 per year, plus possible incentive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Approximately 20% travel