Senior R&D Manager (Light & Surgical Instrumentation) M/F/X

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Tissium is a mission-driven medical device company founded in 2013, headquartered in Paris, with a production facility in Roncq (near Lille) and an office in Boston. We are dedicated to creating a new era of body repair by leveraging our biopolymer platform to develop innovative solutions in surgery for a positive impact on patients' lives.

Tissium’s technology is based on research and intellectual property from the laboratories of Professor Robert Langer (MIT) and Professor Jeffrey M. Karp (Brigham and Women's Hospital), who co-founded the company with Christophe Bancel (CEO) and Maria Pereira (Deputy CEO & Chief Innovation Officer).

We are developing polymers for atraumatic tissue repair in various applications. Today, these polymers are used for sutureless nerve repair, hernia repair, and cardiovascular sealing.

Since our inception, we have raised a total of 170 million euros. Our latest fundraising round, which concluded in April 2023, resulted in 50 million euros in additional funding. This infusion of capital provides us with the necessary resources to finance the commercialization of our first products.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Sr. R&D Manager (Light & Surgical Instrumentation) leads the definition, management, and execution of R&D activities related to electromechanical devices and defines and executes the strategy to meet product safety and performance needs in alignment with company goals and applicable regulatory requirements. This role acts as the technical authority and involves coordinating project activities, providing technical or functional oversight, ensuring timely and successful delivery of objectives, driving decision-making, and facilitating communication between team members to drive project success.

• Technical authority for activities related to electromechanical devices such as TISSIUM Light devices and other surgical instrumentation.

• Define and supervise the deliverables related to TISSIUM Light devices and other surgical instrumentation by ensuring the thoroughness, quality and timely delivery of documentation and data to inform project decisions and program milestones.

• Define and ensure the execution of effective design development and V&V testing programs to meet customer and regulatory requirements, including but not limited to IEC 62304 and IEC 60601 related activities.

• Lead functional and/or crossfunctional (project) teams and selected work packages, overseeing functional or technical project plans and activities for concept/product design, testing strategy and the development of technical documentation, including definition of project inputs/outputs, risk management, designs/ drawings/ specifications, study plans, study reports, and/or other DHF documents.

• Anticipate and lead the resolution of project challenges, through expertise and alignment of stakeholders, to strengthen product strategy and pipeline.

• Proactively assess project and product risks and apply sound risk management practices to identify, manage and mitigate risks.

• Drive engagement with team members, functional leads and external experts, facilitating clear and structured communication to ensure a seamless flow of information, set goals and priorities to drive project progress, resolve challenges and ensure that the necessary decisions are taken in time and at the right level.

• Guide and develop team members: provide feedback, instruction, and developmental guidance to help others excel in their current or future job responsibilities; planning and supporting the development of individual skills and abilities.

• Effectively and proactively manages resource (within the team and cross-functionally) organization and allocation, to deliver designs and other deliverables per committed project schedules. Ensures team deliverables, budgets, schedules and performance standards are realistically set and aligned with the team and management. Escalate issues when required.

• Support the selection of and coordinate with external vendors and suppliers for the delivery of testing, analysis, documentation, part supply and production activities, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, specifications and quality requirements.

• Identify and implement improvements to practices, procedures and products, sharing best practices and contributing to continuous improvement activities.

• Apply company procedures, Quality Management System documentation and applicable medical device regulations.

YOUR BACKGROUND

• Engineering degree or equivalent.

• 12+ years of experience in the design and successful development of electromechanical medical devices, depending on achievements in the relevant field

• Experience managing direct reports or project teams is preferred.

• Experience authoring technical documentation, testing, data analysis and interactions with regulatory authorities.

• Deep understanding of design controls, risk management, and medical device regulations (e.g. ISO 13485, IEC 60601 and ISO 14971).

• Experience with software in medical devices is preferred.

• Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal).

TISSIUM BEHAVIORS & MINDSET

• Act with a sense of urgency: Drive a culture of execution, accountability, and timely delivery aligned with critical milestones.

• Embrace calculated risk-taking: Make informed and thoughtful decisions that create positive cross-functional impact.

• Continuously learn and share: Foster a strong learning mindset, encourage knowledge sharing, and support team development.

• Challenge the status quo: Constructively question existing practices to improve systems, processes, and outcomes.

• Balance tactical and strategic thinking: Combine operational excellence with a clear mid-term vision and strategic priorities.

• Assume positive intent: Build trust and foster constructive, respectful, and psychologically safe collaboration across teams.

• Drive active collaboration: Coordinate multiple stakeholders effectively around shared objectives and business priorities.

• Own outcomes: Promote accountability and take responsibility for measurable project results and deliverables.

• Strive for excellence: Drive sustainable improvements in quality, compliance, operational performance, and continuous improvement.

WHY JOIN US

• A dynamic and stimulating environment, with a culture focused on initiative, learning, and continuous improvement.

• Real opportunities for growth and development, with evolving career paths and tailored training.

• The chance to join an ambitious startup at the forefront of high-impact medical innovation.

• A strong commitment to ESG, embedded in our strategy from day one.

• Attractive conditions: work-life balance, competitive package, and internal mobility (Paris, Roncq, Boston).

• An international and diverse environment, with more than 19 nationalities represented.

HIRING PROCESS

• The journey starts with an interview with Talent Acquisition Manager (30 mins).

• Then a face-to-face (virtual) meeting with the Manager of the department you are applying to join (1 hour).

• This will then be followed by a Technical Interview to validate your practical job-related skills (1 hour).

• At the final stage, shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 90-minute team and culture fit interview, conducted either on-site or by videoconference.

Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you! Apply today — we’re standing by for your resume!

👉 We firmly believe that building a company for everyone requires a diverse team. Our organization values diversity and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, pregnancy status, veteran status, or any other differences. Our company culture prioritizes human interaction and ensures that every individual's voice is heard, making our processes lightweight yet efficient.