Unit Manager for Medical Technology and Biological Function

Are you an engaged and forward-thinking leader who thrives working close to operations? Do you believe collaboration across technical and operational areas is essential for creating both new business opportunities and innovations? Do you want to help Swedish industry maintain and strengthen its competitiveness, both nationally and internationally? Then you could be our new unit manager at the Medical Technology and Diagnostics Department. About Us RISE is a collective force for sustainable transformation in business, society, and the world. As Sweden's research institute, we work with solutions and conditions that make a difference today and with knowledge areas and technologies that could be critical tomorrow. The Medical Technology and Diagnostics Department is part of the Life Science division at RISE. The department consists of two units in Sweden with over 30 committed employees. The Medical Technology and Biological Function unit operates in Mölndal, Borås, and Stockholm. About the Role As a unit manager, you are responsible for, lead, and develop a unit consisting of approximately 20 employees, primarily in researcher and project manager roles. The unit's main tasks include testing and verifying medical technology products according to accredited test methods (ISO17025 and GLP) and collaborating with companies to develop medical technology products from concept to CE marking. The unit also works on innovation projects in precision medicine and diagnostics. You are responsible for securing our innovation capacity and research and development together with colleagues within RISE and with our partners and customers. Together with the department's management team, you define the strategic direction, are responsible for the unit's business development, dialogue with our customers, and enable the daily operations of our employees. You engage and coach the unit's employees in breaking down the overall mission in the operations and in ensuring high-quality deliveries to both customers and in projects. As a unit manager, you are part of the department's management team. You contribute to personnel, budget, and development responsibilities for your unit and work closely with our customers as well as help us further develop RISE's various offerings. As a unit manager with us, you lead and act based on our culture and values and are an important ambassador for RISE. The position is based in Mölndal or Borås. The position may be placed in a security classification, which means that security vetting may be conducted in accordance with the Security Protection Act. Who Are You? To be successful in the role, you are a leader who enjoys change management, building operations, and driving business development. You are confident in your leadership and coach employees in the right direction to ensure that you together, in an engaging and professional manner, perform at your best and contribute to development. You are attentive and communicative and actively work to create a safe and trusting work environment. You are curious and interested in various domain areas within Life Science and how they can collaborate to foster innovation, strengthen research, and develop our role. Furthermore, you are business-minded and inspire great confidence in both customers, authorities, and employees. You have strong collaboration skills and are motivated by growing together with others. Requirements: Relevant university degree, preferably doctoral education Deep domain knowledge within Life Science in general and specifically in medical technology and/or precision medicine An experienced and confident leader with experience coaching employees A strong network within the Life Science industry, connected to Swedish authorities, the EU, as well as business, public sector, and universities and colleges Fluent knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written Meritorious: You have previously led research or development organizations Experience from similar types of operations Experience from accredited operations Are We Right for Each Other? At RISE, we value diversity and are convinced that it contributes to an innovative environment where we together challenge boundaries and develop new knowledge and skills for the future. With us, passionate problem-solvers meet to tackle some of the world's most important and perhaps most exciting problems. We cannot promise you an easy job, but what we can promise you is a group of engaged colleagues and some truly exciting societal challenges to tackle. You will work in a dynamic environment that offers you development opportunities both professionally and personally. With us, you get the opportunity to make a real difference. Welcome to Sweden's research institute and innovation partner. We Look Forward to Your Application! If you are interested and want to know more, you are welcome to contact recruiting department manager Sara Bogren ([email protected], +46 10 516 62 82) or current unit managers in the department, Karin Agrenius and Lene Jul Östblom. Application deadline is September 3rd. Selection and interviews will take place continuously throughout the application period. Our union representatives are: Ingemar Petermann, SACO, +46 10 228 41 22 and Linda Ikatti, Unionen, +46 10 516 51 61.

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