We are seeking an experienced R&D Manager to lead development activities for a portfolio of products within our bioprocessing solutions business. This role is responsible for executing product development and improvement projects, supporting scale-up and commercialization, and leading a team of engineers to deliver high-quality, manufacturable products.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical depth with proven people leadership and the ability to drive execution in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. This role will contribute to longer-term product planning over time, with an initial focus on team leadership and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of engineers, including setting goals, providing coaching, and managing performance
• Own delivery of multiple product development programs, ensuring projects meet timeline, quality, and business objectives
• Drive planning, prioritization, and resource allocation across projects within the team
• Lead product development efforts from concept through qualification and launch
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Product Management
• Support scale-up, technology transfer, and manufacturing readiness, including resolving technical issues
• Ensure development activities comply with design control, validation, and documentation requirements
• Lead technical reviews, risk assessments, and continuous improvement efforts

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• 8+ years of experience in product development or engineering
• 3-5+ years of direct report management experience
• Prior experience leading projects, programs, or technical teams
• Demonstrated experience managing or mentoring engineers
• Experience working within structured product development processes (e.g., stage-gate, design controls)
• Experience supporting product commercialization and/or transfer to manufacturing
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

Preferred

• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects or programs
• Experience within the life sciences industry
• Experience in a regulated or quality-driven environment
• Experience working across global or cross-site teams

Core Competencies

• People leadership and team development
• Accountability for execution and delivery
• Cross-functional collaboration and influence
• Structured problem-solving and decision-making
• Ability to balance technical detail with program-level priorities