Team Lead, Research and Development

The primary purpose of this position is to lead a team of Engineers focused on the research, development and implementation of medical devices for Cook Medical.

• Responsible to monitor and direct the execution of all designs and deliverables produced by the team.

• Provide technical and non-technical direction for projects/tasks.

• Identify ways to expedite projects and avoid historical mistakes.

• Work with customers, physician advisory boards, and internal experts to ensure projects meet market needs.

• Monitor and report project progress, delays, and completions.

• Give input on project resource estimates and current resource allocation.

• Provide feedback to management on areas for improvement.

• Communicate and work closely with other functions to define projects, objectives, and identify and troubleshoot project issues.

• Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization.

• Must strictly adhere to safety requirements.

• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

• Must maintain company quality standards.

• Must have effective oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in collaborative and independent work situations and environments with minimal supervision.

• Ability to remain calm and receptive in fast paced situations.

• Provide direct and frequent positive and constructive feedback on performance and improvement areas for team members

• Mentoring, coaching and development of direct reports to attain best performance.

• Manage the activities of the Research and Development team and hold regular team meetings.

• Ensure project milestones and business metrics are achieved.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.

• A minimum of 7 years relevant experience.  

• Strong proven people management skills. 

• Proven project management capability.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.

• Proven problem-solving skills.

• Willingness and availability to travel on company business.

• Experience leading projects through the entire R&D process (feasibility, testing, transfer to manufacturing, validation) (preferred).

• A history of high-performance demonstrating proficiency in several of the above listed job functions/duties.

Physical Requirements:

• Works under general office environmental conditions.

• Sitting for extended periods, utilizes close visual acuity for working with computers, etc.

**Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States.  Cook does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) of this employment position.**

“We are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer for minorities, women, protected veterans, disabled individuals, and any other protected class.”

Cook will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state/province and local law.