VP R&D

DescriptionRoles and responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the planning and execution of all company R&D and engineering activities asdefined by the management, allowing the achievement of the company’s business goals.
• Member of the company management.
• R&D budget management from planning to control, including HR, capital equipment, materials, subcontractors, and other resources.
• R&D work-plan compilation and execution.

Requirements

• BSc. in Electrical, Mechanical, or Biomedical Engineering.
• 7+ years of R&D management position in the medical device industry, including innovativemultidisciplinary systems (mechanics, electronics, optics, software, algorithms, electro-mechanicalcontrol).
• Proven full-cycle R&D development from the early phase to full implementation.
• Experience in compiling and executing work plans.
• Experience in budget management, including planning and budget vs. actual control.
• Experience in managing subcontractors.
• Experience and deep understanding of R&D related regulatory documentation for medical regulations(ISO13485, IEC 60601, FDA, CE…), as well as implementing a regulatory-compliant Product DevelopmentLife Cycle.
• Experience in methodological project management and documentation (DI, DO, MRD, SRS, FMEA…).
• Experience in SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) and IEC 62304.
• Experience in testing medical devices.
• Experience in developing multi-disciplinary medical robotic systems – An advantage.
• Experience in developing computer vision systems – An advantage.
• Experience with handling biological material – An advantage.
• Experience in automatic optical inspection systems – An advantage.
• Experience in the fertility space – An advantage.
• Experience in leading and managing projects backed by the Israeli Innovation Authority – An advantage.
• Hands-on approach, a “can-do” person, practical, egoless team player, and highly motivated.
• Interpersonal skills in building teams, promoting a winning spirit, and commitment.
• Employment stability
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal).Position:
• Reporting to the CEOs.
• Full-time in-office position.
• Flexible hours, but significant team face-to-face collaboration activities are required.
• Traveling to subcontractors’ and customers' sites outside of the company offices from time to time may be required.