Description :

Role : R&D Manager Systems Verification.

Location : Kharadi, Pune.

Life Unlimited.

At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Join our dynamic Robotics Systems Test team where cutting-edge technology meets rigorous verification.

As a Systems Verification Manager, you will lead a team in ensuring the safety, performance, and compliance of advanced robotic medical devices that integrate hardware, software, firmware, and cloud services.

What will you doing ?

- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Systems Verification Engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

- Define team structure, roles, responsibilities, and performance metrics (KPIs) to drive organizational health and delivery efficiency.

- Conduct regular 1 :1s, performance reviews, and career development planning for all direct reports.

- Oversee external vendors for system testing and test initiatives, and manage vendor performances against KPIs.

- Define and own the end-to-end Systems V&V strategy and test architecture for complex robotic systems that integrate hardware, software, firmware, and cloud services.

- Provide V&V input into technical project plans, risk registers, and design control documentation; participate in design reviews and FMEAs.

- Drive the adoption and maturation of modern test practices, including BDD, test-driven development, agile test development, and advanced test automation frameworks.

- Ensure all V&V processes align with global regulatory standards (ISO 13485, IEC 62304, FDA 21 CFR Part 820).

- Provide high-level oversight on the development and execution of verification plans, test protocols, traceability matrices, and final summary reports.

- Manage cross-functional dependencies, project timelines, and resource planning, coordinating with lab management to ensure adequate equipment, personnel, and space.

- Serve as the primary point of contact for test status, risks, and test readiness to leadership, including presenting project status to executive-level management.

- Define and monitor KPIs such as test coverage, defect density, on-time sprint delivery, and verification cycle time to drive continuous improvement.

What you need to be successful ?

- BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, or Biomedical Engineering.

- Prefer MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering.

- 8+ years of total experience in Systems Test, Verification & Validation, or Quality Engineering, preferably within the medical device domain.

- 3+ years of experience directly managing or leading an engineering team (hiring, performance management, resource planning).

- Authoritative knowledge and practical experience with ISO 13485, IEC 62304, and FDA QS Regulation 21 CFR Part 820.

- Proven experience in architecting and implementing test automation strategies for systems involving hardware, firmware, and software elements.

- Deep understanding of Agile frameworks (SCRUM, SAFe) and how to scale V&V within an Agile/DevOps pipeline.

- Outstanding communication, facilitation, and coaching skills.

- Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and global stakeholders.

You Unlimited.

We believe in crafting the greatest good for society.

Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

Inclusion + Belonging : Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving.

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Other reasons why you will love it here!.

Your Future : Major medical coverage + policy exclusions and insurance non-medical limit.

Educational Assistance.

Work/Life Balance : Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Privilege Leave, Floater Leave.

Your Wellbeing : Parents/Parents-in-Laws Insurance (Employer Contribution of 8,000/annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave.

Flexibility : Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles).

Training : Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship.

Extra Perks : Free Cab Transport Facility for all employees; One-Time Meal provided to all employees as per shift.

Night shift allowances.

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