Associate R&D Director

The Company

A fast-growing, mission-driven medical device company headquartered in Paris, dedicated to creating a new era of body repair.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior R&D Manager / Associate R&D Director to lead the definition, management, and execution of R&D activities related to electromechanical devices and surgical instrumentation.

This is a senior technical leadership role, acting as the internal authority on electromechanical device development and driving cross-functional teams to deliver against critical programme milestones. You will shape strategy, manage risk, and ensure that design, testing, and documentation activities meet the highest regulatory and quality standards.

What You Will Be Doing

• Acting as technical authority for electromechanical devices including light devices and surgical instrumentation
• Defining and supervising all deliverables related to device design, documentation, and data to inform project decisions and programme milestones
• Leading design development and V&V testing programmes to meet customer and regulatory requirements, including IEC 60601 and IEC 62304
• Managing cross-functional project teams and overseeing DHF documentation including risk management, design inputs/outputs, specifications, study plans, and reports
• Proactively identifying and resolving project challenges through expertise and stakeholder alignment
• Coordinating with external vendors and suppliers to ensure delivery against timelines, budgets, and quality requirements
• Guiding and developing team members through feedback, coaching, and structured development support
• Driving continuous improvement in practices, procedures, and products

What We Are Looking For

• Engineering degree or equivalent
• 12+ years of experience in the design and successful development of electromechanical medical devices
• Experience managing direct reports or cross-functional project teams
• Deep expertise in design controls, risk management, and medical device regulations — ISO 13485, IEC 60601, IEC 62304, ISO 14971
• Proven track record authoring technical documentation, conducting testing, and engaging with regulatory authorities
• Experience with software in medical devices is a strong advantage
• Excellent communication skills in English - written and verbal; French a plus