Senior R&D Program Manager 

Location: Galway, Ireland Hybrid

Our leading medical device client is seeking a Senior R&D Program Manager to join their team in Galway. This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative technologies in Pulse Field Ablation (PFA), contributing to the next generation of life-saving medical devices.

In this role, you will act as a cross-functional leader, accountable for driving decision-making and execution across development projects. You will oversee the full product development lifecycle – from building high-performing teams through to ensuring the successful delivery of commercial solutions. Collaboration is key: you’ll work closely with functional and regional leaders, championing innovation, empowerment, and cross-functional effectiveness.

This is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact on patient outcomes worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive cross-functional core teams and partner with functional leaders to ensure clarity of program objectives, deliverables, and key milestones.

• Lead projects to successful completion – on time, within budget, and in scope – while managing stakeholder expectations.

• Own program budgets and schedules, ensuring alignment with business priorities.

• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to scope definition, cost control, scheduling, and risk management.

• Present program updates and outcomes to leadership teams.

• Mentor and engage team members to maximise contribution and project success.

• Champion best practices in product development, including Voice of Customer, early risk mitigation, and Design for Reliability and Manufacturability (DRM).

• Travel up to 25% (domestic).

Key Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 5+ years’ experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree such as MS or MBA.

• Experience in the medical device industry, particularly in new product development, released product management, clinical trials, and regulatory submissions.

• DRM Blackbelt certification.

• Proven success managing complex, cross-functional project teams.

• Strong leadership skills within a diverse, global, matrixed organisation.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge medical technologies with a global impact.

• Collaborative and empowering work environment with career growth opportunities.