Director Research and Development

Company:	ev3 Company Profile \| Current Opportunities (22)
Job Location(s):	Irvine
Employment Term:	Regular
Employment Type	Full Time
Start Date:	As soon as possible
Starting Salary Range:	Not Provided
Required Education:	Associate Degree
Required Experience:	Open
Related Categories:	Professional and Technical, Project Management

Position Description



Director Research and Development
Location:	CA - Irvine
Department:	R&D
# of openings:	1

Description
Job Title: Director of Research and Development Department: R&D Division: Neuro Location: Irvine, CA FLSA Status: Exempt ev3, a rapidly growing, global medical device manufacturer, is committed to developing innovative endovascular technologies for peripheral and neurological applications. Creative, competent people with a passion for enhancing healthcare around the globe have drive our success. Here's where you come in! We are currently seeking a Director of Research &Development to provide a leadership role in Project Management and Engineering technique for Neurovascular products. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee multiple projects from conception to implementation Define product requirements and project resources, schedules projects, develops and refines designs, and determines tests required to ensure market and business success Manage resources to insure the needs of projects and area of responsibility are met in a thorough and timely fashion Manage and guide engineering reports in the management of their own projects Interact extensively with customers to define programs, provide training, and assist in Marketing roll-out Review patents to determine appropriate actions and responses Scope usually entails an entire business segment. Provide direction to Senior R&D Engineers, R&D Engineers, Associate Engineers, Project Engineers and / or Technicians Design, develop, and refine new products Implement Design Control and GMP standards Develop thorough project plans following Design Control requirements Review existing patents to determine infringement status Provide technical leadership for development projects Schedule, coordinate and manage multiple projects Assist in the transfer of newly developed products from R&D to production Determine, outline, and interpret tests to verify product integrity throughout the development process Supervise and direct Engineers and Technicians in implementing designs, performing and documenting test results Develop and maintain association with outside organizations and institutions pertinent to the interests and needs of the department and the Company Interface with physicians to understand specific needs and develop solutions Identify and coordinate animal studies BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field Seven or more years' Engineering experience in the medical device industry Five or more years’ management experience POSITION REQUIREMENTS Supervisory and motivational skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Knowledge of Design Control Computer literate; use of word processing, spreadsheets, CAD programs Materials and processes Reading and interpreting patents GMP and ISO 9000 training Reading and producing drawings Equipment and tooling design ev3 Neurovascular is located in Orange County, where the wide beaches, high cliffs, and sandy coves surround 42 miles of beautiful coastline. We have 39,000 acres of urban and wilderness parks where you can ride or hike when you are not at the beach. Our offices have a fitness center and we are 5 minutes from the Irvine Spectrum. A competitive base salary with annual bonus potential, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to improve the lives of people everywhere, truly makes ev3 an employer of distinction! No agency inquiries please. ev3 is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer For consideration, please apply online.