Senior Marketing Manager

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and facilitate annual marketing plan for Novadaq
• Contribute to the planning and administration of the marketing budget.
• Design, develop and implement market analysis plans for Novadaq devices in the North American and global market.
• Work with the senior executive and other key decision makers to establish clear brand proposition, brand identity and determine target market.
• Develop and maintain Novadaq’s marketing and communications collaterals (display material, fact sheets and other promotional items, web site, etc.).
• Evaluate the impact of communications activities on business development goals and objectives.
• Plan and manage events for internal and external team building.
• Benchmark Novadaq’s communication activities against other medical device companies and adapt for use, their best practices when appropriate.
• Provide graphic design support for corporate and client communications activities by developing concepts and simple designs for a variety of print and electronic communications products such as ads, posters, brochures, newsletters, fact sheets, etc., using industry standard desktop publishing software.
• Ensure that advertising and marketing across all communication media is aligned to this identity, in order to keep the brand's message strong and clear, and ensure that we exceed consumer expectations.
• Develop and implement marketing policies, procedures and processes.
• Manage special projects, which will include identifying the project’s scope, developing work plans, chairing committees, implementing actions and monitoring results.
• Provide leadership in the development and submission of publications, articles and media coverage.
• Promote organization’s vision and goals in all internal and external client service activities and endeavors.

Qualifications: 

• 3-5 years of progressive related experience at the management level with demonstrated leadership skills in a start-up organization.
• University degree in communications, public relations, or advertising. Candidates who possess an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.
• Experience in managing communications and promotional materials projects. Experience in preparing and implementing marketing and communications plans. Experience in public relations and special event planning.
• Experience using software in the design and production of a variety of electronic and print communications products and in the design and production of webpages.
• Experience in the design, organization, planning, production, and maintenance of websites.
• Knowledge of special events planning and implementation.
• Ability to carry out media relations functions including writing/editing press releases, arranging media interviews and responding to media-related inquiries.
• Ability to understand technically complex material and effectively target the information to specific business, stakeholder or public audiences.
• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with the media, stakeholders and medical community.
• Experience in marketing medical devices and health care products
• Superior communication and inter-personal skills.
• Proactive, analytical, creative, team-oriented and a problem solver.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Manager, Quality Assurance

Reporting to the Vice President, Clinical and Regulatory Affairs, the Manger, Quality Assurance provides leadership, guidance and direction regarding the Quality System.  In this role you will be responsible for developing, directing, evaluating and implementing quality strategies, programs and policies for the corporate office in Ontario, the R&D office in B.C and the direct selling organization in the United States.

Responsibilities:
A key responsibility of this role is the formulation of quality policies and procedures in consultation with senior management, and the continued development and improvement of the Quality System for Novadaq Technologies Inc. and medical devices. It entails effective management of the quality function in line with relevant cGMP, FDA QSR 21CFR 820, ISO13485 and MDD regulatory and quality standards.

• To develop, manage and maintain quality and audit processes relating to management systems, manufacturing and technical procedures To prepare and update product quality and control plans for pre-launch/production
• To manage, actively participate and liaise external and internal audits, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and facilitation of timely non-conformance closeout
• To develop and build internal audit capability, to record and maintain procedures and document changes
• To maintain good relationships and liaison with internal and external customers on quality related matters
• To manage quality staff
• To facilitate product development and manufacturing changes
• To ensure that effective systems are implemented & maintained in ensuring adequate control of all raw materials and bought-in goods, work in progress and manufactured product. 
•  To foster open dialogue, learning and development of critical competencies to support productivity grow, profitability and competitiveness of Novadaq businessTo provide leadership and guidance is as far as quality and related matters are concerned to company’s functions and employees, contract manufacturers and suppliers
• To ensure quality system procedures are prepared taking into account relevant policies and procedures.

Qualifications: 

•  Superior communication skills;
• Experience and the ability to manage multiple facilities and operations within the organization;
• At least 5 years experience in quality related matters related to medical devices;
• Thorough understanding of applicable standards and regulations;
• Scientific background and education;
• Engineering degree is a definite asset.
• Experience related in medical device development and manufacturing environments;

Mechanical Engineer Team Lead

Reporting to the R&D Process Manager, the successful candidate will become a member of a multi-disciplinary team of engineering professionals working in an R&D facility (Richmond, BC) for a medical device manufacturer.

Responsibilities:

• Managing a small team of Mechanical Engineers
• Assuming responsibility for all stages of mechanical and opto-mechanical hardware design of medical imaging equipment including developing the design concept, requirements specifications, product architecture, detailed design, prototyping, testing, and design transfer
• Working in coordination with multi-disciplinary team members including electrical engineers, software developers, optical engineers, etc. and with other departments including manufacturing, regulatory affairs, customer service etc.
• Assessing the hazards, implementing safety features, and testing of medical devices to mechanical and opto-mechanical safety standards
• Carrying out design and development in an ISO 13485 environment under strict design control

Qualifications: 

• Mechanical engineering degree – post graduate degree or biomedical degree is an asset
• Eligible for registration as Professional Engineer
• Experience in precision mechanical and opto-mechanical part and assembly design utilizing engineering plastics, metals, elastomers and material coatings.  Experience in medical device design an asset
• Experience in management of R&D team(s)
• Fluent in the use of mechanical modelling and design software such as Solidworks and Autodesk Inventor, FEM software (such as Cosmos), and fluid/heat transfer analysis packages (Cosmos Flow/EFD)
• Detailed understanding of human factors design and design for ergonomics and usability
• Experience with rapid product development and prototyping techniques
• Practical understanding of fabrication, manufacturing and production technologies
• Familiarity with medical device standards, environmental requirements, sterilization methods and validation
• Experienced and knowledgeable with regards to Quality Systems aspects of design, testing and manufacturing
• Self-motivated professional with excellent organizational and time management skills and the ability to adapt and work efficiently in dynamic work environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Clinical Educator

Responsibilities:

A key responsibility of this role is the formulation of quality policies and procedures in consultation with senior management, and the continued development and improvement of the Quality System for Novadaq Technologies Inc. and medical devices. It entails effective management of the quality function in line with relevant cGMP, FDA QSR 21CFR 820, ISO13485 and MDD regulatory and quality standards.

Other responsibilities include:

• Meet with surgeons to Educate / sell them on the benefits of Novadaq’s medical imaging and treatment systems
• Orientation, demonstration and proctoring of device use and effectiveness for Surgeon, OR staff and Sales Organization
• Account development activities including image interpretation presentations, clinical In Service and case monitoring
• Attend sales meetings with sales representative to provide clinical expertise and sales support
• Work with existing and possible future accounts to increase procedural adoption
• Educate and develop resources as sales may require
• Relationship management for new and existing accounts
• Assist with development and presentation of clinical summaries and educational material
• Work in a healthy and safe manner that befits the organizations needs

Qualifications: 

• Valid nursing license or medical imaging background
• Ability to train and direct others
• Participation in product committees
• Excellent problem solver, who is able to think outside the box
• Ability to deal with objections and provide alternate solutions
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
• Ability to work in a hospital operating room
• Competent with Image Interpretation
• Knowledge of Clinical Literature
• Knowledge of Sales & Technology Adoption Process Steps
• Excellent relationship management to optimize and expand customer base
• Strong project management and communication skills
• Exercise initiative and good judgment with the ability to multi task
• Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner
• Compliance with all regulatory requirements