R&D Technical Leader

Our client is seeking an experienced R\&D Technical Leader to lea
R\&D Technical Leader
Our client is seeking an experienced R\&D Technical Leader to lead sustaining engineering activities and product lifecycle management initiatives for a portfolio of innovative healthcare products. This position plays a critical role in driving engineering changes, continuous improvement projects, and technical execution while ensuring product quality, compliance, and continuity of supply.
R\&D Technical Leader
Our client is a global leader in the life sciences sector, providing innovative solutions that support the development and manufacture of critical therapies. With a strong culture of innovation and quality, the company operates in a highly regulated environment serving customers worldwide.
Description
Lead sustaining engineering activities and product lifecycle initiatives for the disposable kits portfolio.
Manage engineering changes, including impact assessments, risk evaluations, and stakeholder alignment.
Drive implementation of product, material, supplier, and process changes.
Support lifecycle management activities such as obsolescence management and component substitutions.
Coordinate verification activities required to support product modifications.
Conduct risk assessments and contribute to root cause investigations.
Resolve technical, quality, and manufacturing issues through cross-functional collaboration.
Maintain technical documentation in accordance with quality system and design control requirements.
Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and suppliers to ensure successful project execution.
Support CAPAs, non-conformance investigations, audits, and quality-related activities.
Identify risks proactively and drive mitigation plans to ensure project delivery.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across products and processes.
Profile
Academic degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, Plastics Engineering, or a related technical field.
6 years of experience in sustaining engineering, product development, manufacturing engineering, or product lifecycle management.
Proven experience managing engineering changes and technical documentation within a regulated environment.
Good understanding of medical device and/or biopharmaceutical industry requirements.
Knowledge of Design Control principles and ISO 13485 standards.
Experience with single-use technologies, disposable systems, plastics, or tubing assemblies is highly desirable.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as assembly, injection molding, extrusion, or sterilization technologies.
Working knowledge of risk management, root cause analysis, and product verification activities.
Ability to independently lead technical activities and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across international teams.
Fluent in English; French is considered a strong asset.
Job Offer
Exciting temporary opportunity within a leading life sciences organization.
Exposure to innovative technologies and complex engineering challenges.
Collaborative international environment with strong cross-functional interaction. jpida72aa2bjm jpit0728jm jpiy26jm