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What Research and Development Engineering contributes to Cardinal Health

Engineering is responsible for performing research and analyses to develop design options for components products systems and processes.

Research and Development Engineering is responsible for developing and implementing new products through adherence to established design control processes and good engineering and documentation practices.

Job Summary

The Manager R&D Engineer manages and oversees research and development projects to support the design development testing and refinement of products. As such this job must understand the nature of the product/end use and must participate in all aspects of the research and development process including idea generation computer aided design lab testing and coordination with legal and strategic marketing teams to bring products to addition this job participates in the business development process and must effectively leverage a team of R&D engineers to ensure workflows move effectively and efficiently in line with business objectives. As part of working in a cross-functional technical environment this job requires coordination with sales leaders manufacturers business partners and vendors worldwide to ensure project success.

This is a hybrid position location in Hazelwood MO.

Responsibilities

• Manages a team of R&D engineers and directs and prioritizes workflows to ensure timely and efficient project delivery including execution of the performance management process.

• Participates in business development activities and meets with clinicians and other external stakeholders to understand market needs.

• Maintains a budget and manages research and development process for various mid and long-term projects (1.5 3 years) to ensure profitable investment.

• Develops business cases and designs builds and tests prototypes of new medical devices in line with regulatory standards and writes associated product development reports.

• Defines specifications and oversees component manufacturing processes to ensure quality with respect to finished products.

• Develops test protocols to conform with FDA and European standards writes test reports and presents results.

• Influences and works collaboratively with cross-functional teams including Marketing sourcing manufacturing enterprise marketing customer service finance quality regulatory legal regional teams and others.

• Interacts with external personnel on significant cross-functional programs often requiring coordination with vendors and suppliers outside the organization.

• Takes informed risks and is biased toward action.

• Supports our manufacturing partners to ensure timely resolution of issues including complaint investigation and resolution.

• Maintains awareness of relevant standards and regulations and communicates any changes to team members.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience preferred

• Bachelors degree in related field or equivalent work experience preferred

• Proven leader and coach adept at mentoring direct reports and cross-functional partners providing technical/non-technical direction and fostering team development through feedback and training.

• Apply advanced knowledge to independently lead and manage complex large-scope projects with significant long-term impact ensuring timely delivery and effective resource allocation.

• Strategic and creative problem-solver with a bias for action capable of developing policies recommending new practices and providing precedent-setting solutions to drive continuous improvement.

• Highly organized detail-oriented and skilled in managing multiple projects deadlines and priorities effectively in a fast-paced dynamic work environment.

• Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills fostering effective collaboration across cross-functional teams and departments.

• Monitors and reports project progress identifies areas for improvement (systems and personnel) and provides input on project resource estimates.

• Proactively identifies ways to expedite projects avoid historical mistakes and troubleshoot issues.

• Preferred experience in medical device healthcare and/or other product or service management.

• 20% domestic and international travel

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Manages department operations and supervises professional employees front line supervisors and/or business support staff

• Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals

• Ensure employees operate within guidelines

• Decisions have a short-term impact on work processes outcomes and customers

• Interact with subordinates peers customers and suppliers at various management levels; may interact with senior management

• Interactions normally involve resolution of issues related to operations and/or projects

• Gains consensus from various parties involved

Anticipated salary range:$123400 - $150300

Bonus eligible:Yes

Benefits:Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close:12/12/2025 *if interested in opportunity please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including but not limited to a candidates geographical location relevant education experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

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Candidates who are back-to-work people with disabilities without a college degree and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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