Sr Manager/Director of Instruments, Scopes, and Accessories

The Sr Manager/Director of Instruments, Scopes, and Accessories at Noah Medical will manage several teams of engineers and technicians focused on developing complex medical robotic instruments and accessories. Key responsibilities include technical leadership for design and development, interfacing with cross-functional teams, guiding prototype development, and overseeing project plans to ensure timely execution and quality assurance in manufacturing.

Candidates for the Sr Manager/Director position at Noah Medical should have 12-15 years of experience in leading teams that design complex medical devices. A strong background in robotics, endoscopy, and product development is essential. Holding a B.S. degree in Mechanical or Bio-medical Engineering is required, with an M.S. or PhD preferred. Familiarity with regulatory standards and past experience in a startup environment will be advantageous.

Important skills for the Sr Manager/Director of Instruments at Noah Medical include leadership capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of medical device product development. A successful candidate should excel in risk management, project prioritization, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to solve complex engineering challenges.

The Sr Manager/Director plays a critical role in contributing to product development at Noah Medical by facilitating collaboration among different engineering teams, ensuring product requirements are met, guiding the creation of prototypes, and leading efforts in design risk assessments and validation testing. This direct involvement streamlines the transfer of new products from design to production...

Noah Medical offers an attractive benefits package for the Sr Manager/Director role, including competitive salary, comprehensive health insurance, equity and bonus programs, generous paid time off, and continuous learning opportunities. Additional perks include in-office snacks and lunches, mental health support, and a supportive work environment that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

When answering this question, highlight specific examples from your career where you successfully led teams to develop medical devices, detailing the types of devices worked on, the challenges faced, and how you fostered team collaboration and innovation.

A strong answer will include discussing your methodology for task prioritization, such as utilizing project management tools, setting clear milestones, and conducting regular team check-ins to adjust priorities based on project demands and timelines.

Frame your response by choosing a specific design improvement project. Explain the problem, your approach to evaluating design weaknesses, the implementation process, and the positive outcome on product performance or manufacturing efficiency.

Discuss your approach to encouraging open communication, like regular cross-team meetings, utilizing collaboration tools, or establishing clear communication channels that facilitate transparency about project progress, challenges, and feedback.

Explain how you identify potential risks early in the development cycle, how you conduct risk assessments (such as dFMEA), and provide examples of mitigation strategies you've implemented in previous projects to reassure stakeholders.

Mention how you value prototyping for validating design concepts, gathering user feedback, and refining product specifications before moving forward with full-scale production, providing examples from past experiences where prototyping led to significant improvements.

Share specific examples of how you've navigated regulatory processes, such as the FDA 510(k) clearance or IEC 60601-1 compliance. Discuss the importance of adhering to these standards throughout the product development lifecycle.

Discuss your conflict resolution strategies, ensuring to highlight the importance of open dialogue, mediation techniques, and the ability to maintain a focus on project goals and team collaboration during disagreements.

Outline your key performance indicators (KPIs) for evaluating team success, such as adherence to project timelines, quality of output (measured through testing outcomes), and stakeholder satisfaction, providing examples from your experience.

Explain your commitment to professional development, including how you attend industry conferences, participate in related training, or engage with professional networks to keep up with technological advancements in medical device development.