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Cordis Senior Manager, R&D Engineering in Irvine, California
Overview
Selution, in partnership with Cordis, specializes in the development of ground-breaking technology and commercialization of advanced drug device combination products for the treatment of coronary and peripheral artery disease. Our mission is to revolutionize healthcare by creating next-generation solutions that address unmet and critical medical needs.
Responsibilities
The Senior Manager, R&D Engineering provides leadership and direction for multiple engineering teams responsible for new product design, transfer, and commercialization. This role oversees technical execution, strategic planning, and talent development to ensure that projects meet organizational and regulatory standards, while also overseeing all sustaining activities.
Key Responsibilities
Establish operational objectives, procedures, and work plans for multiple engineering teams.
Develop and execute company policies that impact both immediate operations and long-term strategic outcomes.
Oversee R&D budgets and resource planning to ensure project alignment with business objectives.
Provide technical leadership for complex design and development programs.
Guide the development and growth of engineering and technical leads, fostering a high-performance culture.
Develop and manage departmental goals and drive completion across teams.
Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure seamless product launches.
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with new product introductions.
Track and report technical progress and program performance to leadership.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, reduce cost, and accelerate time-to-market.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and quality standards.
Manage direct reports from Engineer through Principal Engineer levels.
Oversee R&D sustaining projects and activities, including managing sustaining engineers.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field.
12+ years of experience leading technical projects with a focus on design transfer and commercialization (8+ years with advanced degree).
Proven record of success in medical device product development and operations involving catheters and/or combination devices.
Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and project management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional engineering teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience managing large-scale combination medical device programs.
Key Competencies
Visionary leadership and technical expertise.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective decision-making and delegation.
Ability to lead teams through complex development cycles.
Commitment to innovation, quality, and compliance.
Working Conditions
Office and laboratory settings.
Light lifting (up to 25 lbs.)
Domestic and limited international travel (<15%)
Pay / Compensation
The expected pre-tax pay rate for this position is $144,650-$206,800 annually. Actual pay may fluctuate outside of the listed range depending on skills, education, experience, job-related knowledge and location.
Preferred Qualifications
US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
Cordis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and applicants. At Cordis, our teammates all bring different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for improving people's lives. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. All our teammates’ points of view are key to our success, and we believe inclusion is everyone's responsibility. Together, we strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
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Job Locations US-CA-Irvine
ID 2026-12555
Category Research and Development (R&D)
Position Type Regular Full-Time
CORDIS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, values diversity in all its forms is and committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We are committed to advancing our culture of belonging, where all teammates feel seen, heard, and appreciated and encouraged to be their authentic selves. Our team is invested in attracting, retaining and growing top talent. Our Teammates are the core of our innovation and success. Cordis is an inclusive, engaging place to work and grow a career. CORDIS is committed to offering reasonable accommodations, upon request, to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact GlobalHR@Cordis.com