Manager – Research & Development of Medical Devices - Bjæverskov
Cook Medical is seeking a visionary and proactive Manager for our R&D team specializing in Embolization Therapies. You will play a key role in guiding a talented development team, making strategic decisions, and fostering a positive work environment that supports both professional growth and well-being.
Lead a project team – with a patient focus You will be responsible for the project team and their success in developing medical devices within Embolization Therapies managing project execution, clinical interactions, vendor and partner identification.
This means that you: Lead and support the R&D team to achieve project goals and maintain a positive work environment – including people management of a team with 9 employees. Technical responsibility for all Research and Development activities assigned.
Maintain and improve high standard of medical device engineering. Communicate and uphold the team’s vision, mission, and strategy. Allocate resources and manage priorities, including project leadership and motivation. Ensure deadlines and quality standards are met, reporting globally as needed.
Oversee team training and development and safeguard intellectual property. Coordinate communication within Cook Medical and with external partners. Manage budgeting, vacation planning, and relevant ad hoc tasks. Get a large professional network As a Manager in R&D, you will become part of a broad professional network, collaborating with Engineers, Technicians, Coordinators, Project Managers and fellow leadership colleagues both in Bjæverskov and at other Cook sites worldwide.
This global environment offers you extensive opportunities for professional development and growth within the organization. We value an informal atmosphere where humor and openness are integral to our daily interactions. Experienced manager with lots of energy The ideal candidate holds an engineering degree or a comparable theoretical and practical background, with proven experience in people management, product development, project management, and a solid understanding of medical device industry standards and regulations including technical writing and knowledge of ISO, EU, FDA standards.
Proficiency in Danish, both written and spoken, is essential, as well as strong communication skills in English. Personally, you excel at communicating and collaborating with colleagues at all levels, and you have a talent for prioritizing, leading, and delegating tasks within a team.You are visionary, proactive, and authoritative, yet flexible and empathetic, with a positive and approachable attitude. Your commitment to leadership and fostering a supportive environment makes you an asset to any team. Interested? If you recognize yourself in this role, please send your CV including a short motivation for applying via the below link at the earliest convenience and by September 26th 2025, at the latest.
Interviews will be held continuously, and the start date is at the earliest convenience. For further information, please visit www.cookmedical.com. Employment type: Permanent Remote work: Not offered Weekly working time: Full-time Apply