Technical Project Manager (Salvia)

  • Location: Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant
  • Type: Permanent
  • Job #61

We are looking for a Technical Project Manager to join our client Salvia BioElectronics

The human body is controlled by patterns of electrical impulses transmitted through nerve fibers. In chronic disease, these patterns are different. Bioelectronics are tiny implantable devices that use mild electrical pulses to influence nerve activity. Electrical stimulation is nothing new – cardiac pacemakers have been used for decades – but scientists are just beginning to realize the possibilities of regulating nerve signals to treat disease.

Our client is an innovative and ambitious start-up company active in the emerging field of “BioElectronics” that is inspired by biology and electronics to provide novel therapeutic solutions. They are driven to deliver bioelectronic solutions that restore health for people suffering from severe neurologic disorders (cluster headache and migraine) and the ambition is to make these therapies widely accessible.

The Salvia team consists of entrepreneurs, engineers and scientists with diverse professional backgrounds and extensive medical device industry experience (Sapiens, Medtronic, Philips, St Jude, etc.). Salvia is headquartered in Eindhoven (HTC).

The challenge
Salvia offers a challenging position for a (technical) project manager to develop and release to market an active implantable medical device. Reporting to the director product development, you take ownership for the realization of a key component of Salvia’s bioelectronic system: with a team of experienced engineers you realize an innovative medical device and qualify its supply chain for product release to the market. You ensure project milestones/gate reviews are timely met and keep suppliers and development partners on track. You instill a can-do attitude and apply your skills in project planning, risk management, project execution and communication to lead to results. Getting the team successfully over the finish is your drive. 
Your key responsibilities are:

  • Define and execute development planning, including resource scheduling, supplier planning, definition of design reviews, milestones and project gate reviews
  • Monitor progress and ensure timely completion of deliverables in compliance to the development plan
  • Help prioritize activities in a team of professionals and escalate in case of derailing project risks/issues
  • Drive momentum at development and manufacturing partner

Your profile

  • MSc or BSc degree in the engineering field
  • Minimum of 5 years of industry experience in a similar role in development, engineering or manufacturing environment
  • Demonstrated experience in managing complex projects, e.g. in medtech, automotive or hi-tech or similar environment
  • Familiar with quality system requirements, e.g. ISO13485, 21 CFR 820
  • Strong communicator and team-player that drives for accountability within self and others
  • Excellent decision making and prioritizing ability
  • A finisher and drive for results

What our client offers

Salvia aims to empower people to advance innovative technologies, develop meaningful solutions, and build rewarding careers. This includes:

  • A competitive salary
  • 8% holiday allowance
  • 25 holidays (with the option to add 5 more days per annum)
  • Travel allowance (work-home)
  • An interesting and balanced pension plan
  • A stock option plan

Interested in joining?

If you are interested in this unique position or simply want more information, please reach out to Marco Rondeel of High Tech Source. Contact details: marcorondeel@hightechsource.nl or +31 6 25 00 60 94

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