We are currently seeking an Associate R&D Manager located at our Global R&D Innovation Centre in Cork, Ireland.
As an Associate R&D Manager, you will build and development of a team of multifunctional engineers to develop Orthopaedic instruments to support our Orthopaedic Instruments and Mako Robotic product Lines. This role will be a key leader in our Orthopaedic Instruments team, collaboratively researching and developing new instrumentation with our Customers. You will also be responsible for developing future portfolio strategic plans over 5-10 years in collaboration with our marketing functions.
Technical / Managerial Responsibilities
- Execute a robust talent offense by attracting, developing, retaining, and engaging top talent while driving personal/professional growth of individuals, the team and delivering high quality results with passion, energy and drive.
- Proactively drive positive outcomes to technical, business, and personnel problems.
- Make decisions under guidance for project level issues.
- Leverage strong listening skills and written / verbal communication to influence and convey business, regulatory compliance, and/or technical ideas to customers, employees, peers, external partners, and senior leaders.
- Support a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging at a team level in hiring and staff development.
- Lead projects and initiatives within the business unit, with responsibility for planning, budgeting, meeting project goals and adequately staffing with talent.
- Support and mentor others in complex cooperative efforts across cross-functional teams, influencing one's own technical areas of expertise and building key relationships, to drive innovation and ensure achievement of business goals.
Business Responsibilities:
- Drive financial accountability across direct team. Participate in cost center budget creation, projections, and tracking activities.
- Contribute and execute customer facing activities like Voice of Customer and customer centric design in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
Med Device Compliance:
- Lead a team and cross-functional counterparts to demonstrate compliance with applicable regulatory requirements for a specific project/program.
- Follow and set example for others on procedures and design controls.
- Review and approve (or delegate) program / project specific technical documentation and deliverables.
Technical Skills:
Good level of understanding of, experience in, and ability to mentor in one's own technical / functional disciplines.
Leadership Experience:
Talented performance coach who is skilled at providing actionable feedback to team members, setting clear performance objectives and managing team member performance.
General knowledge of the healthcare market and competitors.
Experience executing a talent and performance management strategy.
Demonstrated ability to communicate plans and technical information to team members within a business unit.
Proven ability to deliver programs or other business goals on time, on quality and within budget.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: What you will need (must have):
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering or applicable technical field.
- 6+ years applicable experience, with direct people management experience preferred.
Ireland Pay Ranges:
- Ireland: €69,000 - €115,000 EUR Annual
At Stryker, we believe transparency helps candidates make confident decisions about their next career step. Compensation is an important part of that process and we want to be clear about how pay is determined. The compensation information posted for this role may be presented as a salary range or a fixed amount depending on the role. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (such as bonus and/or commissions where applicable), along with Stryker’s comprehensive benefits package.
If you’d like to learn more about the salary or the benefits associated with this role, your recruiter will be happy to walk you through the details as you progress through the hiring process.
Travel Percentage: 20%
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering or an applicable technical field
- At least 6 years of applicable professional experience
- Direct people management experience
- Technical or functional expertise sufficient to mentor others
- Performance coaching and team member performance management experience
- General knowledge of the healthcare market and competitors
- Experience executing talent and performance management strategies
- Ability to communicate plans and technical information within a business unit
- Proven ability to deliver programs or business goals on time, within quality standards and budget
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan options with HSA support and global mental‑health access indicate broad, accessible care. These features materially enhance the overall value of the total‑rewards package.
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Retirement Support — A meaningful 401(k) company match with potential additional company contribution, alongside an ESPP, supports long‑term savings and wealth building. Documented plan specifics help employees understand eligibility, timing, and vesting mechanics.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and practical supports like breast milk shipping reflect a comprehensive, family‑friendly approach. These offerings address varied family‑building paths and caregiving needs.
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Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 130 million patients annually. More information is available at www.stryker.com. Together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better.
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