At Strykers Inari Medical we are transforming the lives of patients suffering from venous and other vascular diseases through purpose-driven innovation. As a fast-growing medical device company we develop breakthrough technologies that treat life-threatening conditions with speed safety and precision. Join us in shaping the future of vascular health.

We are currently seeking a Senior R&D Manager to join our team of passionate innovators and engineers.

As the Senior R&D Manager you will oversee the development engagement and collaboration of your 3-5 direct reports as well as work closely with the product/project team.

Know more about the Division Here: Inari Medical

You will need to live within commuting distance to our 6001 Oak Canyon STE 100 Irvine CA office.

You will need to be in the office 5 days a week.

What You Will Do

• Provide technical and strategic leadership for the development of complex electro-mechanical medical devices from concept through commercialization.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary R&D team across mechanical electrical software and systems engineering fostering innovation and technical excellence.
• Define and manage system-level requirements integrating hardware embedded software and AI/ML-driven features to enhance device performance and clinical value.
• Oversee design prototyping feasibility testing and risk management to ensure compliance with design controls software lifecycle standards (e.g. IEC 62304) and cybersecurity requirements.
• Partner cross-functionally with Quality Regulatory and Manufacturing to ensure smooth design transfer manufacturability and successful regulatory submissions.
• Drive technology development and intellectual property generation to support future business and customer needs.
• Manage project resources budgets and timelines while communicating progress and outcomes to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of innovation collaboration and professional growth through performance coaching talent development and cross-functional knowledge sharing.

What You Need

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 10 years of product development experience in engineering quality regulatory or manufacturing engineering within a highly regulated industry (automotive pharma aerospace)
• 4 years of people management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the medical device industry with a strong understanding of full product lifecycle management from concept through launch.
• Proven expertise in developing complex electro-mechanical medical devices integrating hardware software/firmware and precision components.
• Working knowledge of AI/ML applications digital health integration and cybersecurity within regulated medical environments.
• Familiarity with key regulatory and quality standards including ISO 13485 IEC 62304 ISO 14971 and FDA 21 CFR Part 820.
• Demonstrated leadership problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to drive cross-functional collaboration and design transfer to manufacturing.

$129600 - $286500 salary plus bonus eligible benefits. Individual pay is based on skills experience and other relevant factors.