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About the Company: Olympus Corporation is a globally renowned leader in endoscopy enabled healthcare, pioneering innovative solutions that enhance people's lives every day. With a rich history spanning nearly a century, Olympus has continuously pushed the boundaries of what's possible in the realms of medical, scientific, and imaging technology. Since its inception, Olympus has remained committed to its founding principles of integrity, innovation, and quality. Over the years, the company has diversified its portfolio, excelling in various fields including endoscopy, microscopy, life sciences, and digital imaging Purpose of the Role: The Sr Manager, India will act as the head of digital engineering R&D and the business process owner for Olympus’s Standard Operating Procedures related to digital product development (e.g., Digital Systems Design, Cloud Architecture, Data Engineering, AI/ML Development, Software Integration, etc.), and function as a steward of our digital engineering processes. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of digital technologies and a proven track record of managing high-performing teams in a global environment. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on technical leader with extensive experience in digital systems development for medical devices or related industries. This individual will be responsible for setting up the Digital Unit engineering R&D function for the global scope of work and owning the execution of digital engineering projects, ensuring alignment with Olympus’ global R&D strategy. The role is responsible for driving the R&D Digital Unit engineering teams operations for India, focusing on leading digital engineering teams and project delivery in collaboration with the global leadership and India leadership teams. The incumbent will spearhead project planning, budget management, and technical oversight, ensuring seamless coordination across teams to meet project timelines and deliverables with minimal operational input from Olympus HQ. On the technical front, this role will provide strategic oversight while ensuring high-quality engineering outcomes in the development of digital systems and software. By leading digital engineering initiatives, this individual will guide the design, development, integration, and validation processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards such as FDA Design Controls, ISO, and IEC standards. The position demands a strong mix of technical proficiency and proactive project leadership, fostering a collaborative environment that aligns digital R&D performance with Olympus’ offshore vision. Key Responsibilities: The role is reporting to the Global Head of Digital Unit, the senior management representative and ambassador of the Digital Unit at the respective regional Hub lead The R&D India Head of Digital Unit will further develop the delivery scope and technology focus of the hub in alignment with global functions, with the aim of driving innovation, improving operational efficiency, building up capabilities, and enhancing both patient and customer experiences The role is intended to deliver a global “multiplier effect” by driving collaboration and coordination across the DU functions as well as in the region Functional Setup: Lead the functional setup and management of the digital engineering function, optimizing workflows, task assignments, hiring/team set-up, and resource management Ideate and implement enhancements to digital engineering processes and tools, aiming to increase product development efficiency, communication, and quality Collaborate with global DU R&D teams to ensure the digital engineering R&D function growth roadmap is aligned with Olympus’ long-term R&D strategy and technical priorities Develop and oversee technical training and knowledge-sharing programs for internal teams, fostering continuous skill development and alignment with Olympus’ digital standards Work closely with the global DU to manage demand planning and resource forecasting for the function, ensuring sufficient talent and infrastructure for current and future digital engineering projects Identify and implement cutting-edge technologies and digital engineering practices, such as cloud computing, data engineering, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) to improve product performance and drive innovation NPD and Stakeholder Management: Head the digital engineering function to own and account for the delivery, execution, and management of all NPD activities within the India scope of digital engineering Define and execute the digital strategy for medical devices in alignment with global Digital Strategy, focusing on software development, data analytics, cloud solutions, connectivity, and user experience Oversee the design and development of digital systems that enhance device functionality, data security, and remote monitoring capabilities Collaborate with Olympus DU R&D teams to develop and monitor technical roadmaps, ensuring smooth execution of project goals and resource allocations Ensure that digital engineering solutions meet performance, cost, scalability, and security requirements through effective review and communication with global stakeholders Solving by coordinating with global leads, ensuring swift resolution of challenges and minimizing project delays Drive innovation by identifying and implementing emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and advanced data analytics into medical device systems Project Management: Head the India Digital Engineering R&D function to serve providing updates on technical progress, risks, and issues while ensuring alignment with the overall R&D strategy Develop and manage technical roadmaps with input from vendor partners, ensuring timelines, milestones, and resource planning are optimized for the digital engineering function Regularly report project status to Olympus global teams, ensuring visibility of key technical achievements and roadblocks, and adjusting strategies as needed Ensure adherence to Olympus’ digital system design control procedures and drive continuous improvements in these processes to enhance clarity, compliance, and usability Provide high-level guidance on digital system validation and testing strategies, ensuring they meet Olympus’ quality and performance specifications Person Specification: Education A degree or higher qualification in Computer Science, Digital Systems Engineering, Software Engineering from a recognized institute. A master’s in digital systems or software engineering will be an added advantage. Experience Proven track record in creating and establishing software R&D teams in a global set up with the ability to create structures and framework for global development and partnership in organizations with varying maturity levels 14+ years of overall experience in digital engineering, cloud systems, AI/ML development, or related fields with 10+ years in medical devices domain 5+ years of experience with a medical devices or technology company in a leadership role 9+ years of experience in software development, data engineering, cloud computing, and AI/ML Strong understanding of medical device regulations (ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, etc.) Proven track record of leading teams in the design and development of digital systems and software solutions Skills Strong technical background in digital engineering, cloud architecture, software integration, and AI/ML with experience in Medical Device development and/or sustaining digital engineering efforts Expertise in managing R&D engineering projects, including performance tracking, SLA/KPI definition, contract negotiation, and demand planning Proven ability to work through digital system lifecycle management, including FDA Design Controls and international standards (e.g., ISO14971, IEC60601), ensuring alignment with strategic roadmaps Familiarity with AI/ML technologies and their application in medical devices for diagnostics, data analysis, or predictive modeling Experience with digital platforms for remote patient monitoring, telemedicine, or mobile health (mHealth) Proficiency in using modern software development tools and methodologies, such as Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines Knowledge of user-centered design and the development of intuitive user interfaces (UI) for medical devices Experience with cybersecurity risk management for connected and networked medical devices Experience in Project and Program Management, with a focus on vendor partner management, continuous improvement, and talent growth Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and AI/ML development tools (TensorFlow, PyTorch) ensuring cross-functional collaboration to achieve business objectives Capable of developing deliverables to document digital system designs for scalability, security, and compliance Experience planning and mitigating cybersecurity risks using tools like threat modeling and penetration testing Strong knowledge of data engineering, data processing pipelines, and cloud-based data storage for medical device software Proficiency in working with agile development processes, conducting risk analyses, and software FMEAs Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present information clearly to cross-functional teams, vendor partners, and leadership and stakeholder management Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills