The Manager, R&D Verification & Validation (V&V) and Laboratory Operations leads V&V of ophthalmic devices and manages day-to-day lab and compliance activities
Job Summary
The Manager, R&D Verification & Validation (V&V) and Laboratory Operations leads V&V of ophthalmic devices and manages day-to-day lab and compliance activities.
This position requires technical and leadership skills to advance the development of medical devices before and during V&V activities, acting as the advisor to resolve technical or operational problems.
Responsibilities include managing the R&D lab equipment, safety regulations, equipment calibration, internal/external audits, and mentoring/developing a multidisciplinary team.
Matching Summary
The Manager, R&D Verification & Validation (V&V) and Laboratory Operations leads V&V of ophthalmic devices and manages day-to-day lab and compliance activities.
Salary
Base: $117,000.00 - $201,250.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Vacation –120 hours per calendar year, Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year, Holiday pay –13 days per calendar year, Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year, Parental Leave – 480 hours, Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for immediate family member, Caregiver Leave – 80 hours, Volunteer Leave – 32 hours, Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Verification and Validation (V&V)
Laboratory Operations Management
Medical Device Development
Quality System Regulations
Test Planning and Execution
Nice-to-have
Inclusive Leadership
Test Automation Initiatives
Credo-based Decision-making
Cross-functional Collaboration
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering
10+ years of medical device test, V&V, and/or QA experience
2+ years of direct people management experience
Experience managing V&V teams in Medical Device industry
Understanding of design control, requirements management, configuration management, product software V&V, defect management, and software risk analysis
Knowledge of ISO 14971, 21 CFR 820
Excellent organizational, attention to detail, and multi-tasking skills
Outstanding communication and presentation abilities
Experience in project management, scheduling, tasking, and budgeting