57 R D jobs in Ireland

A great opportunity for a R&D Engineer who has experience of Leading Teams and is looking to move into a formal Project Management position. My client who develops a range of consumable Medical Device products used across healthcare; has an expanding R&D Team with a strong culture of personal development and internal career promotion. You will need to have worked in Medical Device R&D for 5-8 Years and ideally have some Team Leaderships skills, but I am open to considering established R&D Engineers who feel they are ready for a move up to Management / Team Leadership. Offering a competitive package, you will be tasked with managing a range of R&D Engineers in multiple projects - APPLY TODAY R&D Engineer Project Manager / Research & Development / Design Controls / R&D Team Leadership / Material Science Engineer / Project Management / Medical Device R&D / Mayo / Ireland Independent Search Solutions Agency are happy to offer a Relocation Package for Candidates who need to move to the area (County Mayo, Ireland) Job Title: R&D Project Manager Location: Co. Mayo Direct Reports:(8) Package: Full Time / Permanent €70k - €5k+ Basic Annual Bonus (10%) Health Insurance Pension (8% Contribution) Parking Canteen Paid Annual Leave Relocation Package ( - ) Role: The R&D Project Manager is responsible for core business projects including design impact changes to the products or processes (Fit/Form/Function) post-product launch and ensuring quality documents specifications and procedures are adhered to for such changes. The team is also responsible for supporting Cost Saving Projects, Supply Security Projects and Root Cause Investigations. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising the R&D team (8) and will have responsibility for ensuring successful delivery of projects and activities. They will also work closely with manufacturing globally to support through technical expertise the current base of products. The Project Manager will be required to establish and maintain a high-performance culture by fostering innovation, personal accountability, and commitment to results. The Project Manager will be responsible for coaching and mentoring Core Team Members. Key Stakeholders: R&D, Manufacturing, Engineering, Compliance, Quality, Supply Chain, Marketing Duties & Responsibilities: Core Business Initiatives Project Portfolio: Identifying, evaluating and resourcing a range of projects required to ensure R&D support for Current Product Portfolio. This includes ensuring the correct expertise and knowledge base is available in R&D to support Engineering, Operations and Marketing groups for the current portfolio Project Management:Planning, scheduling, documenting and initiating activities of resources you have responsibility for, in collaboration with other leaders, to execute the R&D body of work including Core Business projects. Ensuring successful completion according to agreed schedules and corporate priorities. Taking the initiative in completing critical tasks which lead to progressive movement of projects. Reviewing technical product documentation for areas of assigned responsibility People Leadership: Providing the overall direction of the Associates within research and development group, controlling organization growth and resource planning. In addition to recruitment and selection, directing assignments, monitoring performance and career development planning. Budgetary Management:Developing and implementing project budgets and cost centre expense plans and controlling and managing the financial plans to ensure cost effectiveness External Resources: Identifying and using appropriate qualified external organizations to supplement in-house capabilities within approved project and operational cost plans and meeting project deadlines Cross Functional Coordination:Maintaining effective relationships with other departments (R&D, Manufacturing, Engineering, Global R&D, Marketing and Quality Management) to facilitate the introduction of new or improved technologies. Providing required technical support and expertise to support ongoing corporate projects and to achieve a smooth transition from R&D to New Product Development and Manufacturing Experience: Third Level Degree (Hon) in Mechanical / Engineering / Science 5 Years commercial experience in a R&D role (Medical Device Industry) Strong Project Management experience is required, preferably in Medical Devices or other Regulated Industry Proven ability to manage and lead multi-functional teams to drive success of a project Knowledge and experience of Hydrophilic Coating If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, follow the links below and send me your CV. Key Words:R&D Engineer Project Manager / Research & Development / Design Controls / R&D Team Leadership / Material Science Engineer / Project Management / Medical Device R&D / Mayo / Ireland Independent Search Solutions (ISS Ltd)is as the name suggests an Independent Recruitment Agency that aims to treat all its applicants with the up-most respect and in a professional manner. With a Company code of practice in place, you can be assured that your details will not be shown to any of ISS Ltds clients without your consent. Skills: Medical Device R&D R&D Team Leadership Material Science Engineer Design Controls Research And Development Project Management R&D Engineer Benefits: Annual Bonus / 13th Cheque Group Life Assurance Medical Aid / Health Care Pension Fund Performance Bonus Relocation Assistance Work From Home

A great opportunity for a R&D Engineer who has experience of Leading Teams and is looking to move into a formal Project Management position. My client who develops a range of consumable Medical Device products used across healthcare; has an expanding R&D Team with a strong culture of personal development and internal career promotion. You will need to have worked in Medical Device R&D for 5-8 Years and ideally have some Team Leaderships skills, but I am open to considering established R&D Engineers who feel they are ready for a move up to Management / Team Leadership. Offering a competitive package, you will be tasked with managing a range of R&D Engineers in multiple projects - APPLY TODAY R&D Engineer Project Manager / Research & Development / Design Controls / R&D Team Leadership / Material Science Engineer / Project Management / Medical Device R&D / Mayo / Ireland Independent Search Solutions Agency are happy to offer a Relocation Package for Candidates who need to move to the area (County Mayo, Ireland) Job Title: R&D Project Manager Location: Co. Mayo Direct Reports:(8) Package: Full Time / Permanent €70k - €5k+ Basic Annual Bonus (10%) Health Insurance Pension (8% Contribution) Parking Canteen Paid Annual Leave Relocation Package ( - ) Role: The R&D Project Manager is responsible for core business projects including design impact changes to the products or processes (Fit/Form/Function) post-product launch and ensuring quality documents specifications and procedures are adhered to for such changes. The team is also responsible for supporting Cost Saving Projects, Supply Security Projects and Root Cause Investigations. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising the R&D team (8) and will have responsibility for ensuring successful delivery of projects and activities. They will also work closely with manufacturing globally to support through technical expertise the current base of products. The Project Manager will be required to establish and maintain a high-performance culture by fostering innovation, personal accountability, and commitment to results. The Project Manager will be responsible for coaching and mentoring Core Team Members. Key Stakeholders: R&D, Manufacturing, Engineering, Compliance, Quality, Supply Chain, Marketing Duties & Responsibilities: Core Business Initiatives Project Portfolio: Identifying, evaluating and resourcing a range of projects required to ensure R&D support for Current Product Portfolio. This includes ensuring the correct expertise and knowledge base is available in R&D to support Engineering, Operations and Marketing groups for the current portfolio Project Management: Planning, scheduling, documenting and initiating activities of resources you have responsibility for, in collaboration with other leaders, to execute the R&D body of work including Core Business projects. Ensuring successful completion according to agreed schedules and corporate priorities. Taking the initiative in completing critical tasks which lead to progressive movement of projects. Reviewing technical product documentation for areas of assigned responsibility People Leadership: Providing the overall direction of the Associates within research and development group, controlling organization growth and resource planning. In addition to recruitment and selection, directing assignments, monitoring performance and career development planning. Budgetary Management: Developing and implementing project budgets and cost centre expense plans and controlling and managing the financial plans to ensure cost effectiveness External Resources: Identifying and using appropriate qualified external organizations to supplement in-house capabilities within approved project and operational cost plans and meeting project deadlines Cross Functional Coordination: Maintaining effective relationships with other departments (R&D, Manufacturing, Engineering, Global R&D, Marketing and Quality Management) to facilitate the introduction of new or improved technologies. Providing required technical support and expertise to support ongoing corporate projects and to achieve a smooth transition from R&D to New Product Development and Manufacturing Experience: Third Level Degree (Hon) in Mechanical / Engineering / Science 5 Years commercial experience in a R&D role (Medical Device Industry) Strong Project Management experience is required, preferably in Medical Devices or other Regulated Industry Proven ability to manage and lead multi-functional teams to drive success of a project Knowledge and experience of Hydrophilic Coating If you would like to be considered for this opportunity, follow the links below and send me your CV. Key Words: R&D Engineer Project Manager / Research & Development / Design Controls / R&D Team Leadership / Material Science Engineer / Project Management / Medical Device R&D / Mayo / Ireland Independent Search Solutions (ISS Ltd)is as the name suggests an Independent Recruitment Agency that aims to treat all its applicants with the up-most respect and in a professional manner. With a Company code of practice in place, you can be assured that your details will not be shown to any of ISS Ltds clients without your consent. Skills: Medical Device R&D R&D Team Leadership Material Science Engineer Design Controls Research And Development Project Management R&D Engineer Benefits: Annual Bonus / 13th Cheque Group Life Assurance Medical Aid / Health Care Pension Fund Performance Bonus Relocation Assistance Work From Home

**Position Summary**
We're hiring a **Staff R&D Engineer** to lead the development and validation of advanced catheter technologies. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical leadership, a good understanding of medical device requirements, and hands-on experience with equipment and process development.
**What You Will Do**
You'll drive catheter process design and validation activities, lead cross-functional groups, and oversee equipment selection and integration. You'll ensure compliance with regulatory standards, mentor junior engineers, and support the full product lifecycle up to commercialization.
**What You Will Need**
Experience in catheter development, validation planning, and equipment implementation. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills, and a solid grasp of medical device or other highly regulated quality systems. Bachelor of engineering in Mechanical engineering or similar
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This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.
Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.

**Job Description Summary**
As the Staff R&D Engineer, you will contribute to cross-disciplinary product development teams and may lead the definition, design, and execution of Systems Engineering activities throughout all phases of the product lifecycle.
**Job Description**
**We are the makers of possible**
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health is our Purpose, and it's no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us-from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year-to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
**Why join us?**
A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.
Become a **maker of possible** with us!
**Our vision for Medication Management Solutions at BD**
With our technical capabilities, the Medication Management Solutions (MMS) team are able to manage multiple systems and our operational capabilities enable us to have medications available when and where needed, reducing inefficiency and waste for nursing and pharmacy teams.
**About the Role**
We're looking for a **Staff R&D Engineer** with a strong systems mindset to lead the development and evolution of complex medical technologies. In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in shaping product architecture, defining system-level requirements, and driving integration and verification activities across the product lifecycle-from concept through commercialization and post-market support.
You'll collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to ensure our solutions meet user needs, regulatory standards, and performance expectations. Whether you're passionate about systems thinking, product architecture, or hands-on experimentation, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on innovative healthcare solutions.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Lead systems-level design and development activities for both new and existing products.
+ Define and maintain system and product architectures, ensuring alignment with user needs and business goals.
+ Translate user and stakeholder needs into clear, actionable system requirements and interface definitions.
+ Drive traceability from requirements through design, implementation, and verification.
+ Lead system integration efforts, including defect tracking, configuration management, and risk analysis.
+ Plan and execute system-level testing, analyze data, and communicate findings through reports and design reviews.
+ Support verification and validation activities, including protocol development and execution.
+ Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Reliability teams to ensure smooth product transitions and resolve field issues.
+ Facilitate cross-functional technical reviews and contribute to risk management activities (e.g., dFMEA, hazard analysis).
+ Apply creative problem-solving and critical thinking to resolve complex technical challenges.
**About You**
+ Proven experience in R&D for complex electro-mechanical systems-medical devices, diagnostics, lab automation, or similar.
+ Strong foundation in systems engineering principles, including requirements management, architecture development, integration, and verification.
+ Skilled in experimental design, data analysis, and drawing insights from test results.
+ Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in fast-paced, agile environments.
+ Effective communicator and collaborator with the ability to influence across functions and lead without formal authority.
+ Demonstrated ability to manage technical complexity and deliver results in cross-functional project teams.
+ Self-motivated, curious, and eager to learn new technologies and approaches.
**Click on apply if this sounds like you!**
At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are crucial in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.
Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.
**To learn more about BD visit:** ** Skills
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**Primary Work Location**
IRL Limerick - Castletroy
**Additional Locations**
**Work Shift**
At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates-their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You ( .
Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates' progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed.
The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is determined by their experience, education, and skills, as well as the labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location.
**Salary Range Information**
73,500.00 - 125,000.00 EUR Annual
Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

**Job Description Summary**
As the Staff R&D Engineer, you will contribute to cross-disciplinary product development teams and may lead the definition, design, and execution of Systems Engineering activities throughout all phases of the product lifecycle.
**Job Description**
**We are the makers of possible**
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health is our Purpose, and it's no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us-from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year-to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
**Why join us?**
A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.
Become a **maker of possible** with us!
**Our vision for Medication Management Solutions at BD**
With our technical capabilities, the Medication Management Solutions (MMS) team are able to manage multiple systems and our operational capabilities enable us to have medications available when and where needed, reducing inefficiency and waste for nursing and pharmacy teams.
**About the Role**
We're looking for a **Staff R&D Engineer** with a strong systems mindset to lead the development and evolution of complex medical technologies. In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in shaping product architecture, defining system-level requirements, and driving integration and verification activities across the product lifecycle-from concept through commercialization and post-market support.
You'll collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to ensure our solutions meet user needs, regulatory standards, and performance expectations. Whether you're passionate about systems thinking, product architecture, or hands-on experimentation, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on innovative healthcare solutions.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Lead systems-level design and development activities for both new and existing products.
+ Define and maintain system and product architectures, ensuring alignment with user needs and business goals.
+ Translate user and stakeholder needs into clear, actionable system requirements and interface definitions.
+ Drive traceability from requirements through design, implementation, and verification.
+ Lead system integration efforts, including defect tracking, configuration management, and risk analysis.
+ Plan and execute system-level testing, analyze data, and communicate findings through reports and design reviews.
+ Support verification and validation activities, including protocol development and execution.
+ Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, and Reliability teams to ensure smooth product transitions and resolve field issues.
+ Facilitate cross-functional technical reviews and contribute to risk management activities (e.g., dFMEA, hazard analysis).
+ Apply creative problem-solving and critical thinking to resolve complex technical challenges.
**About You**
+ Proven experience in R&D for complex electro-mechanical systems-medical devices, diagnostics, lab automation, or similar.
+ Strong foundation in systems engineering principles, including requirements management, architecture development, integration, and verification.
+ Skilled in experimental design, data analysis, and drawing insights from test results.
+ Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in fast-paced, agile environments.
+ Effective communicator and collaborator with the ability to influence across functions and lead without formal authority.
+ Demonstrated ability to manage technical complexity and deliver results in cross-functional project teams.
+ Self-motivated, curious, and eager to learn new technologies and approaches.
**Click on apply if this sounds like you!**
**Compensation range for the role: 80** **.000** **to** **85.000**
Click on apply if this sounds like you!
At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.
Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.
To learn more about BD visit: Skills
Optional Skills
.
**Primary Work Location**
IRL Limerick - Castletroy
**Additional Locations**
**Work Shift**
At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates-their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You ( .
Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates' progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed.
The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is determined by their experience, education, and skills, as well as the labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location.
**Salary Range Information**
73,500.00 - 125,000.00 EUR Annual
Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

Company description: The Pfizer global Process Development Centre (PDC) is an innovative team which develops new API processes and technology for the Pfizer global manufacturing network. Additionally, the PDC leads and supports various supply assurance projects for the global manufacturing network. Our team works closely with global research and operations teams enabling the manufacture of life saving medicines. Job description: Reporting to the Senior Process Development Manager, the successful candidates key responsibilities, commensurate with the position are: Apply synthetic chemistry and mechanistic expertise to support commercial API processes at relevant API sites. Apply highly specialised synthetic chemistry theoretical and process development skills to design and maintain safe, efficient, and robust processes including full-scale qualification and/or commercial validation batches meeting contemporary regulatory standards. Contribute a range of highly innovative chemistry and process development ideas to support global process development projects. Demonstrate problem solving delivering chemistry and process understanding. Investigate new technologies and process development approaches to bring added value to Pfizer Global Supply. Complete reports, memos and eLN experiments to a high standard and meeting required deadlines. Contribute to the PDC chemistry team program of continuous improvement. Ensure the ongoing safe and efficient operation of PDC facilities. Required profile: A minimum of a PhD in synthetic chemistry. Experience in the pharmaceutical industry within a process development role is desirable but not required. Extensive knowledge and experience of synthetic chemistry and reaction mechanisms including the ability to apply knowledge to solve problems. Knowledge of contemporary quality and regulatory guidance pertaining to the control of impurities, including potentially genotoxic impurities is desirable. Knowledge of process development and scale-up principles, process validation and technical transfers. Excellent practical synthetic laboratory experience and skills across a broad range of chemistries. Background in impurity isolation and identification to support the development and troubleshooting of chemical processes. A proven ability to plan and work independently. The ability to determine and pursue courses of action necessary to obtain desired results; develops advanced ideas and guides their development into a final product. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Positive interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, matrix team driven environment. What we offer: An attractive and competitive package of pay and conditions. Excellent opportunities for career enhancement and development. A well-establishedfurther education programme. Opportunity to travel to other Pfizer sites and locations. A strong personal development programme. Skills: medicine chemist synthetic chemistry

CareerWise Recruitment is seeking a R&D Packaging Engineer to join a leading multinational based in Cork. This is a contract role with a minimum duration of 18 months. As part of the Sustaining Packaging project teams, the successful candidate will be responsible for, designing and developing packaging components, creating and managing artwork and label design, conducting design verification and shelf-life testing and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure compliance and quality standards are met This is a great opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to high-impact packaging projects within a dynamic global organization. THE ROLE: * Design and develop best in class packaging and labeling solutions from early concept through commercialization for sterile and non-sterile medical devices. * Drive continuous improvement and assessment of current procedures and Voice of the Customer input and identify best practices. * Develop packaging and labeling components that improve the customer experience, working with a drafter to develop 3D models and Artwork. * Demonstrate development life cycle knowledge through delivery of high-quality deliverables. * Work cooperatively with quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, marketing, R&D device designers, supply chain, vendors, and kitting centers across geographies -- to ensure project success. REQUIREMENTS: * Degree in Packaging, Industrial, Mechanical engineering, or applicable technical field. * 4+ years of experience in a highly regulated industry. * Demonstrated experience in medical device, biotech, or pharmaceutical packaging design development desired. * Demonstrated experience in resolving design and process related packaging issues on commercial products. Please call Mike Morrissey today for further information on or email: CareerWise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence) Established in 1999, CareerWise Recruitment specialises in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and agri sectors. We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and Dublin. By applying for this position, you are consenting to allow CareerWise Recruitment to process and retain your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, contained on our website for the purposes of providing career opportunities. CareerWise Recruitment accepts that you do not wish your personal data, including your CV, to be forwarded to any client company without your prior consent and gives an absolute assurance that this wish will always be respected. Please feel free to contact us if you have any queries or wish to withdraw or amend your consent. Skills: Packaging Labeling Design

Career Wise Recruitment is seeking a R&D Packaging Engineer to join a leading multinational based in Cork. This is a contract role with a minimum duration of 18 months. As part of the Sustaining Packaging project teams, the successful candidate will be responsible for, designing and developing packaging components, creating and managing artwork and label design, conducting design verification and shelf-life testing and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure compliance and quality standards are met This is a great opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to high-impact packaging projects within a dynamic global organization. THE ROLE: * Design and develop best in class packaging and labeling solutions from early concept through commercialization for sterile and non-sterile medical devices. * Drive continuous improvement and assessment of current procedures and Voice of the Customer input and identify best practices. * Develop packaging and labeling components that improve the customer experience, working with a drafter to develop 3 D models and Artwork. * Demonstrate development life cycle knowledge through delivery of high-quality deliverables. * Work cooperatively with quality, manufacturing, regulatory, clinical, marketing, R&D device designers, supply chain, vendors, and kitting centers across geographies -- to ensure project success. REQUIREMENTS: * Degree in Packaging, Industrial, Mechanical engineering, or applicable technical field. * 4+ years of experience in a highly regulated industry. * Demonstrated experience in medical device, biotech, or pharmaceutical packaging design development desired. * Demonstrated experience in resolving design and process related packaging issues on commercial products. Please call Mike Morrissey today for further information on or email: Career Wise Recruitment (In Search of Excellence) Established in 1999, Career Wise Recruitment specialises in recruitment of management and technical professionals for the life sciences, ICT, engineering, food and agri sectors. We operate out of multiple locations in Ireland and have offices in Cork, Shannon, Galway, Mayo and Dublin. By applying for this position, you are consenting to allow Career Wise Recruitment to process and retain your data in accordance with our Privacy Policy, contained on our website for the purposes of providing career opportunities. Career Wise Recruitment accepts that you do not wish your personal data, including your CV, to be forwarded to any client company without your prior consent and gives an absolute assurance that this wish will always be respected. Please feel free to contact us if you have any queries or wish to withdraw or amend your consent. Skills: Packaging Labeling Design

Our client, a pioneering and fast-growing medical device start-up based in Galway, is seeking an R&D Project Manager to join their high-performing team. Focused on innovative patient solutions in palliative care, the company is entering a critical phase of growth as it progresses toward product launch.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and hands-on project leader to take ownership of cross-functional R&D projects in a fast-paced, agile environment. You will play a key role in managing timelines, coordinating resources, and helping bring a first-in-class device to market.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee all aspects of R&D projects, ensuring delivery within scope, time, and budget.

• Establish and manage effective communication with internal teams, external vendors, and stakeholders.

• Monitor project progress across defined phase gates, manage risks, and adjust plans as needed.

• Lead the development of detailed project plans and ensure they are continuously updated to reflect changing requirements.

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and introduce best practices in project and agile methodologies.

• Provide technical mentoring and direction to R&D team members to meet deliverables.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for project updates, timelines, and resource alignment.

• Support collaboration with external contract manufacturing and development partners.

• 8+ years of experience in project management, preferably within medical device R&D.

• Proven track record managing complex product development projects from concept to launch.

• Experience working with contract manufacturers and external vendors.

• PMP certification or equivalent qualification is an advantage.

• Proficient in MS Office and project planning tools.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and presentation abilities, with the capacity to lead cross-functional teams.

• Comfortable working in a dynamic, start-up environment with evolving priorities.

Immediate interviews available for suitable candidates.

Note: By applying for this position, you may also be considered by Pale Blue Dot® Recruitment for other future vacancies.

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