Research & Innovation Manager

About the job

Are you passionate about turning breakthrough ideas into life-changing products? Do you thrive at the intersection of visionary thinking and hands-on engineering?

Join us as our Manager, Research & Innovation and be the catalyst who transforms bold concepts into market-shaping solutions for chronic respiratory conditions.

Why this role rocks

• Own the innovation pipeline. You’ll lead discovery sprints, hackathons, and rapid-prototype cycles that surface the next generation of customer-centric technologies.
• Shape strategy and execution. From napkin sketch to development, you’ll guide ideas into reality.
• Amplify a culture of creativity. You’ll mentor curious engineers and interns, champion design-thinking practices, and embed experimentation into the team’s DNA.

What you’ll do

• Spot opportunity. Scan market trends, emerging tech, and unmet customer needs; prioritize high-impact innovation themes for the business.
• Ignite ideation. Facilitate collaborative whiteboard jams and structured brainstorming to generate a steady flow of novel concepts.
• Prove feasibility. Oversee rapid prototyping, simulation, and testing to de-risk ideas early and secure stakeholder confidence.
• Drive project momentum. Build integrated plans, remove roadblocks, and keep the project moving.
• Grow talent. Provide coaching, technical guidance, and career development pathways for engineers, co-ops, and interns.

What you bring

• A track record of leading multidisciplinary engineering or product teams to commercialize innovative solutions.
• Expertise in Stage-Gate methodologies—and the wisdom to flex the process when breakthroughs demand it.
• Technical depth—whether in mechanical, electrical, biomedical, or systems engineering—paired with the curiosity to learn new domains fast.
• Fluency in translating big-picture strategy into actionable experiments, clear metrics, and compelling storytelling for executives and customers alike.
• A mentorship mindset: you elevate everyone around you, celebrate wins, and turn setbacks into learning moments.

Why you’ll love working here

• Innovation playground. Access to cutting-edge labs, rapid-prototyping tools, and a healthy budget for experimentation.
• Impact you can see. Your ideas will improve patient outcomes and redefine standards across the industry.
• Collaborative tribe. Work with passionate experts who value open minds, diverse perspectives, and spirited debate.
• Room to grow. Continuous learning stipends, leadership programs, and the freedom to pitch and own new initiatives.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronic, Biomedical) or a related field of study
• 10 years or more of product development experience
• People management experience is an asset
• Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) designation is required
• Strong medical device industry experience. Respiratory focus is a plus
• Start-up experience is an asset
• Strong project management experience
• Understanding of market assessments
• Understanding of clinical research and publications