Manager, R&D Product Engineering

Role: R&D Manager leading bioprocessing product development, scale-up, and commercialization efforts. Responsibilities: manage and develop engineering teams; oversee multiple product programs from concept through launch; prioritize resources, ensure project milestones, and maintain quality standards; collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Product Management; support technology transfer and manufacturing readiness; ensure compliance with design control and validation requirements; lead technical reviews and continuous improvement initiatives. Requirements: Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; 8+ years in product development or engineering; 3-5+ years of direct managerial experience; proven project and team leadership skills; experience working within structured product development processes and supporting commercialization. Preferred: experience managing multiple projects, within life sciences, regulated environments, and across global teams. Core skills include leadership, cross-functional collaboration, structured problem-solving, and balancing technical and program priorities. High-value specifics: focus on bioprocessing solutions, biologic drug manufacturing, product lifecycle from concept to commercialization, supporting scale-up and tech transfer. Work setup: not specified, but implied to be a leadership role within a regulated, fast-paced environment.