At Stryker’s 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.

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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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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.

$129,600 - $286,500 salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.