Lead a group of NPI specialists, project managers, and technical professionals to develop and introduce new respiratory medical products. Own the NPI process end-to-end and ensure products reach the market on time, on cost, and to the quality standards expected in a medical device environment. Manage the NPI Department effectively to drive speed, innovation, and create consistency in new product launches and ensure robust, optimized manufacturing solutions and seamless transition to production. Empower, lead, and mentor a team of NPI specialists, project managers and technical professionals Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement Establish impactful department and people objectives aligned to company strategy and business objectives that drive company results and department performance Ensure employees are treated fairly and equitably, have a sense of self-esteem, and are encouraged to develop to their full potential, i.e. by administering workplace policies and programs Support employee development, i.e. by evaluating performance, providing feedback, and investing in their growth Manage employee issues to enable employees to have a high degree of focus on their jobs, i.e. by resolving employee relations issues, performance problems, and disciplinary issues Implements business practices, metrics, and procedures to assure total quality of the products and services provided by the team Actively develop team members utilizing Career development Plans and effective management and coaching Visible thought and initiative leader, driving a culture of technical excellence and Continuous Improvement within the department Product & PROCESS Development Drive the development and introduction of new products from concept to launch,



aligned to the EPDP process Ensure effective collaboration between the NPI team and other cross-functional teams, including Product Development, Lab and Aerosol Science, QA, RA, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Sourcing, Warehouse, Marketing, and Finance Work closely with Engineering Managers, Project Managers, and Product Managers to ensure product and technical solution development is aligned to the product roadmap in the short and long term Ensure the execution of projects results in designs that meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost targets Collaborate with the Product Development and Manufacturing Engineering departments to drive DFM/DFA excellence Drive a culture of innovation and identification of opportunities within projects, as well as feeding new product ideas and concepts to the SEED and Product Management organizations PROJECT MANAGEMENT & MANUFACTURING LAUNCH EXECUTION Ensure project objectives align to overall business strategies Ensure Project Managers are enabled appropriately with resources Own and maintain an effective project reporting system Referencing product roadmaps, ensure alignment between the Design and Execution team and the Product Management and Strategy Team to translate into robust design and project inputs, and commercial success Represent the NPI team where applicable at internal, customer,



and regulatory audits Resolve conflicting project priorities through appropriate resourcing and decision making in collaboration with Product Development leadership. Own the interface with internal suppliers and customers and step in where necessary to ensure the NPI and project teams are fully supported to execute Ensure project expenses and cashflow are budgeted and forecasted appropriately, including Supplier tooling, Manufacturing Capex, and NRE Review early-stage COGS estimations for project feasibility Technical Expertise including project schedules, roadmaps, etc. Manage prototyping capabilities and spending to support rapid development cycles Leverage partner networks to accelerate understanding and transfer of knowledge, interfacing with vendors, consultants, industry leaders, and other experts Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory standards Regulatory Achieve alignment of design and development activities with TMI’s Quality Policy and procedures Ensure that products are developed to meet all regulatory requirements, including design controls Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronic, Biomedical) or a related field of study designation is an asset 7-10 years of product development experience within medical devices, consumer products, or a related industry Experience managing complex product development projects with a proven track record of successfully launching new products Experience in medical device, pharmaceutical or aerospace is an asset Experience with design of plastics components for high-volume injection molding Experience with electro-mechanical systems Sound understanding of the complete product development lifecycle Stage Gate Product Development process expe

📌 Manager of Medical Quality (London)
🏢 Trudell Medical
📍 London