Medical Surgical Fiber Product Manager

Medical Surgical Fiber Product ManagerThe Medical Surgical Fiber Product Manager is responsible for leading R&D efforts for all medical fiber products, with a strong emphasis on innovation, reliability, and alignment with company strategy. This role oversees all phases of the product design lifecycle—from defining design inputs and outputs, through verification and validation, to transfer to manufacturing.Key responsibilities include:Identifying opportunities for innovation in design, manufacturing, and testingManaging the internal fiber component portfolio to ensure lifecycle alignment, standardization, reuse, and cost efficiencyDriving internal innovation to enhance performance, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness of fiber productsServing as the primary technical point of contact for external vendors and customers, ensuring clear and effective communicationManaging budgets, resources, and timelines to ensure timely and cost-effective project deliveryMeeting performance, quality, and cost benchmarks, with a focus on shortening development cycles through process improvementsRequirementsEducation and ExperienceBachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline, Master's degree preferredMinimum of 10 years of experience in research and development of fiber medical products5+ years of experience managing engineering teams within organizations operating under ISO 13485 and FDA protocols, covering all phases from design input through transfer to productionAdvanced project management skills, including reporting and presentation capabilitiesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsHands-on experience with optical, electrical, mechanical, and electronic lab experimentation involving fiber medical productsProven track record of delivering complex, cross-functional projects on time and within budgetAbility to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced development environmentDemonstrated experience working within a controlled product development processKnowledge of Design Controls and Risk Management practices, regulations and standards, such as FDA QSR's, ISO 13485, EU MDR, ISO 14971, IEC 60601, 60825, and 62366, is preferred