Job Description

Lead change that lasts

At Mölnlycke, we believe that real impact starts with people. People who are bold enough to challenge the status quo. People who care deeply for their work, their colleagues, and the world around them.

People who know exactly why they do what they do.

As a global medical solutions company, we design and deliver innovative products and services across wound care, operating room solutions, gloves, and antiseptics. Our mission is to advance performance in healthcare by supporting professionals, improving outcomes, and making a difference where it matters most.

Mölnlycke is seeking a Research and Development Manager to join our R&D team based Mikkeli Factory in Finland, reporting to the Global R&D Manager Wound Care Factories and including managerial responsibilities as well as leading and executing assigned deliverables.

Why This Role Matters

The purpose of the R&D Manager position is is to lead/support the development and implementation of new products and/or improved materials and lead implementation of design changes of existing products to meet customer needs and/or to rationalize and reduce the cost of products for improved profitability and/or to secure supply, compliance and competitiveness.

In this role, you will:

• Based on the business strategy formulate objectives for the R&D team to secure implementation of the strategy. Based on business goals, identify and lead or participate in projects and activities to increase efficiency and secure supply.

• Secure resource manning of the team to execute on the WC strategy and LCM execution plan, including COGS reduction and dual sourcing initiatives. Give input to the LCM planning and prioritization process.
• Lead, coach and develop the R&D team in own organization with focus on delivering expected outcomes in line with MHC leadership culture, values and principles, development of people with focus on talents, capabilities, and organizational efficiency in terms of size, cost, capabilities and ways of working, succession planning and talent in line with overall People policies and procedures.
• Manage and run the annual staff administration process including

• Secure that the R&D team give proper technical service to internal and external customers such as providing product knowledge in NC management.
• Accountable for team delivering in assigned design control roles for development and change projects including fulfilling the product design requirements related to Device Master Records and technical documentation and Labelling specifications on SKUs and Components.
• Ensure that the team has basic understanding of customers, products and product use.
• Guide and coach, the R&D team and Mikkeli production team when it comes to project management and design control.

What you’ll get

Be part of a culture built on trust, care, and shared ownership—where you are empowered to make an impact, work with global experts, and contribute to the evolution of how clinical evidence generation and dissemination are governed and delivered.

Your growth and development

You’ll gain experience that matters, in a company that’s clear on its mission and bold in its ambitions.

• Exposure to senior cross-functional stakeholders and strategic initiatives

• A collaborative international environment where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged
• The chance to make a measurable impact on clinical evidence generation and healthcare outcomes

Flexibility, wellbeing and benefits that reflect our commitment to you

• Permanent contract
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• International and collaborative work environment

What you bring

Must haves :

• Academic background in engineering (Bachelor or Master

degree), mechanical, material or chemical engineering or equivalent

• Minimum of 5 years' experience from R&D activities from a regulated industry, preferably medical device
• Fluent in English
• Knowledge of Global Regulatory Requirements and standards related to medical device
• Proven leadership experience.

Nice to have

• Excellent communication
• Well-organized
• Strategic vision
• Natural leadership
• Develop digitalization in work

Our approach to Diversity & Inclusion

We’re building a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. We believe that a diverse mix of people — from different cultures, ages, geographies, and genders — makes us stronger. It brings fresh perspectives, drives better decisions, and helps us deliver solutions that reflect the world we serve. Inclusion isn’t just a value, it’s how we work, grow, and lead together.

About Mölnlycke

Mölnlycke is a world-leading medical products and solutions company that equips healthcare professionals to achieve the best patient, clinical and economic outcomes. Our business is organised in the four business areas Wound Care, Operating Room Solutions, Gloves and Antiseptics, where customer centricity, sustainability and digitalisation are at the heart of everything we do.

Mölnlycke employs around 8,700 people. The company headquarters are in Gothenburg, Sweden and we operate in more than 100 countries worldwide. Mölnlycke is a founding partner of GoCo Health Innovation City, a world-class innovation cluster for health. Since 2007, the company has been part of Investor AB, an engaged owner of high-quality, global companies which was founded by the Wallenberg family in 1916. For more information, please visit Mölnlycke and Mölnlycke Careers #LI-remote