Sr Manager, R&D Systems (IT)

The Sr Manager in R&D Systems for Computers, Peripherals (C&P), Networking and Cybersecurity, will coordinate and manage engineering personnel to identify, design, verify, and support the C&P and system level cybersecurity activities and deliverables associated with complex medical diagnostic equipment.  The manager must have a strong leadership and technical background in the area of requirements & risk management, product support, and system level design.

This position is hybrid, 60% onsite, 40% from home. 

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Manages the planning and monitoring of post market system security.
• Collaborates with system and functional engineers on system security architectures and detailed cyber security designs.
• Supports the research and development of marketable products and technologies by organizing, assigning responsibilities, elaborating staffing plans and coordinating group activities by influencing key technical or business decisions.
• Is accountable for management and development of people, resource and budget planning for Post Market Cybersecurity and C&P resources, mentors key individuals ensuring the integrity of the performance management process and individual development/training plans; also recommends salary evolutions.
• Acts as an arbitrator between conflicting objectives by implementing priorities and moderates the interactions between team members and with the rest of the department and with project and/or program management.
• Coordinates initiatives involving other departments and assures effective communication.
• Contributes to or is delegated by his/her manager to the lead the creation or modification of procedures in accordance to department needs.
• Through his/her expertise, contributes to the research and/or development of specific technologies, products and/or services within the given schedule, budget and scope constraints and ensuring adherence to established scientific good practices and/or design control policies.
• Provides recommendations of improvements which integrate business criteria and assure quality assurance policies and good scientific practices respect.
• Collaborates closely with the Global C&P team.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• BS in an engineering or science discipline, or equivalent, with a minimum of 8+ years’ work experience with complex medical systems, or equivalent. Or MS in an engineering or science discipline, or equivalent, with a minimum of 6+ years’ work experience with complex medical systems.  Or a PhD in a related engineering discipline with 5 years of leadership experience. 

• Prior experience with identifying/designing/researching technical C&P and cybersecurity solutions for complex medical devices
• Ability to lead and direct others in a technical environment, and collaboratively work with members across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Ability to lead and influence in a matrix organization.
• Strong planning and leadership skills, with proven ability to meet business objectives.
• Strong business acumen in addition to project management and technical skills.
• Experience in an ISO/ FDA regulated environment is highly desirable.
• Experience with bioMerieux products is also highly desirable.