Project Head – R&

Project Head – R&D (m/f/d)

Munich, Germany

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Project Head – R&D (m/f/d)

Are you an experienced Project Head with a passion for leading complex projects within a technical and highly regulated environment? Are you looking for a highly visible role that will allow you to exercise your leadership, giving you the space to drive change and make decisions whilst influencing senior leaders? If that sounds like you and you are curious to find out more about who we are and what we could offer you, please keep reading!

This is a great time to be part of LivaNova. We are a $1bn business on a growth trajectory and have ambitious plans. We are looking for individuals that can help us on this exciting journey. Could that be you?

YOUR NEW ROLE

We are looking for a Project Head to be responsible for the comprehensive execution and oversight of the Product Development Process (PDP) for a given project within our R&D group. In the role, you will drive technical and commercial excellence by overseeing and connecting all key functional teams, taking a system-level view of products and ensuring that all system components function cohesively. In addition, you will proactively drive product innovation in anticipation of evolving clinician, regulatory and payer needs, and in alignment with LivaNova's strategic business goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE

• Spearhead project execution, responsible for all key executional decisions related to the PDP

• Strategically balance business and innovation objectives with adherence to desired scope, budget, and timelines; proactively sequence deliverables to adhere to these timelines

• Act as the single point of accountability for the end-to-end delivery, being the advocate and the face for projects in front of senior leaders

• Regularly engage senior leadership to understand their expectations and provide updates on PDP program status and challenges

• Proactively communicate project execution decisions and status updates to the product development core team and other relevant stakeholders

• Ensure all project deliverables meet the necessary rigor and quality

• Drive technical excellence and innovation within the product development process, ensuring that projects are aligned with strategic business objectives

• Maintain a system-level understanding of all technical aspects and integrations, ensuring that individual components are designed and perform in harmony with the entire system

• Ensure project delivery meets business and market needs, balancing technical and commercial considerations

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent technical background; an advanced degree (MBA or similar) preferred to combine technical depth with strategic business acumen

• Extensive experience in technical project management within the medical device industry or other heavily regulated industries (e.g., Pharmaceutical, Aerospace, Automobile, etc.)

• In-depth knowledge of complex system development, including the integration of hardware, software, and firmware components

• Proven experience in navigating and managing cross-disciplinary engineering challenges

• Demonstrated ability to assess business cases, evaluate contracts, and align technical projects with overarching business objectives; strong understanding of financial implications and market dynamics related to product development

• Extensive experience leading large, cross-functional, and geographically dispersed teams in a fast-paced and highly technical environment

• Strong leadership presence and gravitas, with the ability to influence and engage senior leadership and diverse stakeholders effectively

• Comprehensive understanding of U.S. FDA regulations, European Union Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR), and other relevant global standards highly beneficial

• Proven track record of successfully managing projects from concept to market, consistently delivering within scope, budget, and time constraints

• Fluent English language skills, written and spoken

• Ability to travel to global locations to meet technical teams and build critical relationships with key stakeholders

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

In addition to providing you with a supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment where you will feel empowered to take ownership and drive meaningful change, we will reward you with the following:

• A dynamic role in an advanced Medical Device environment interfacing with all worldwide regulatory landscapes supporting your professional career growth

• Exposure to a State-of-the-Art medical device development process, in close co-operation with international clinicians

• Competitive base salary

• Variable short-term & long-term incentives

• Recognition: through our STARS Program, we recognize and celebrate our colleagues’ contributions and achievements

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

LivaNova values equality and celebrates diversity. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, transparent and free from unlawful discrimination.

Our selection process is driven by the key demands/requirements for the role rather than bias or discrimination on the basis of a candidate’s sex, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job-related disability/handicap or medical condition, family status, sexual orientation, religion, color, ethnicity, race or any other legally protected classification.