Product Development Manager

Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and technically experienced Healthcare Delivery Robotic R&D Product Development Manager to lead the development of autonomous mobile robotic (AMR) systems designed for healthcare environments (e.g., hospitals, labs, care facilities). This role requires hands-on leadership across system architecture, functional design, compliance (notably ISO 3691-4), and product commercialization. The ideal candidate will manage cross-functional engineering efforts, drive the creation of system/software requirements, ensure safety and risk compliance, lead testing and documentation, and work closely with commercial teams on customer and tender inquiries.Key Responsibilities: 1. System & Software Requirements Management • Lead the development and documentation of the Product System Requirements Specification (SRS) based on clinical, operational, and regulatory needs.• Translate system requirements into detailed Product Software Requirements Specifications (SRSW).• Ensure all requirements align with ISO 3691-4, and relevant healthcare robotics regulations and standards.2. Functional Architecture & Design • Define and maintain the functional architecture of the robotic delivery system, including control, perception, localization, navigation, and HMI subsystems.• Collaborate with hardware, software, and safety engineers to design systems with high availability, modularity, and fault tolerance.3. Risk Management • Perform and document comprehensive risk assessments (ISO 14971), including hazard analysis, risk estimation, and mitigation.• Conduct Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and ensure traceability of risks throughout the product lifecycle.• Own safety concept development per ISO 3691-4 requirements for driverless vehicles in human-populated environments.4. Testing & Verification • Develop and execute the Product Test Plan, including unit, integration, verification, validation, and field-testing protocols.• Oversee compliance testing and verification for navigation accuracy, load handling, obstacle avoidance, and safety zones.• Ensure alignment with ISO 3691-4 testing procedures (e.g., performance under fault conditions, emergency stop behaviour).5. Product Documentation & Release • Lead creation of the Product Manual, including user instructions, safety guidance, maintenance procedures, and troubleshooting.• Maintain document control for all design and development artifacts under ISO 9001.6. Commercial Support & Tender Management • Collaborate with commercial, sales, and tender teams to support technical documentation, product specifications, and customer responses.• Assist with technical components of tender submissions, including compliance checklists, solution overviews, and integration requirements.• Join customer calls or demo preparation to clarify system capabilities and safety features.Qualifications: • Bachelor's or Master's in Robotics, Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or related technical discipline (PhD a plus).• 7+ years of experience in robotic product development, with at least 3 years focused on mobile/AMR systems in healthcare or logistics.• In-depth knowledge of ISO 3691-4, or similar functional safety standards.• Demonstrated experience leading specification, architecture, risk assessment, and documentation in regulated environments.• Proficiency with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, Polarion, Jama), CAD, and simulation environments (e.g., ROS/Gazebo, MATLAB/Simulink).• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.Preferred Skills: • Familiarity with hospital operations and delivery workflows (e.g., materials handling, pharmacy delivery, sterile services).• Experience with AGVs/AMRs using SLAM, LiDAR, vision systems, and autonomous navigation stacks.• Understanding of cybersecurity and interoperability in clinical IT networks (e.g., HL7, FHIR).