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Stryker’s Research & Technology Development (R&TD) Team areÌýlooking for a curious and visionary Principal Researcher and Concept Designer to explore and push the boundaries of technology and clinical innovation at Stryker’s Innovation Centre in Cork, Ireland. This role blends human-centered analytical research with creative ideation to conceptualize groundbreaking solutions that address unmet clinical needs and improve patient outcomes. Ìý
R&TD focuses on early-stage, high-risk research and technology initiatives that are 5â€�10 years away from commercialization. You will work with our cross-functional team on early-stage projects across various business units. Your role is to carry out empathic user research, convertingÌýinsights into ideation concepts with consideration for Desirability, Feasibility and Viability (DFV), ensuring a robust transfer into our New Product Development (NPD) teams.ÌýÌý
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We are looking for someone who thrives in the front-end of innovation, blending clinical needs and technology applications in compelling, human centered concepts. This role is ideal for designers who are curious and self-driven, love solving complex challenges, and want to make foundational contributions that will shape the medical devices of tomorrow.Ìý
Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and is dedicated to helping healthcare professionals perform their jobs more efficiently while enhancing patient care. The company offers a diverse array of innovative medical technologies, including reconstructive, medical and surgical, and neurotechnology and spine products to help people lead more active and more satisfying lives.Ìý
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Join us to help shape what’s next—before the market even knows it needs it.Ìý
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This role is hybrid with the expectation to be on-site in Cork, Ireland.Ìý
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WHO WE WANTÌý
We want-Ìý
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User-focused creators. Passionate creative leaders who design with the user in mind, developing medical devices that help change patientsâ€� lives and create the next generation of user experience in the OR.Ìý
Curious learners. Designers driven by deep empathy for users, and passionate about transforming ambiguity into clarity. People whoÌýseek out cutting-edge research and information to expand and enhance their ability to design medical devices.Ìý
Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses and lead the development of best practices.Ìý
Analytical problem solvers. People who go beyond just identifying root causes but evaluate optimal solutions and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.Ìý
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This role is a key contributor to our cross-functional research team, collaborating with engineering & marketing toÌýresearch and design digital and physical solutions for cutting-edge medical devices. ÌýÌý
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WHAT YOU WILL DOÌý
As a member of the Research and Technology Development team, you will be at the front end of research â€� diving deep into user insights, emerging technologies, and clinical procedures to create concepts that enhance existing portfolios and inspire future product and system solutions.Ìý
Conduct Exploratory ResearchÌý
Investigate emerging medical trends, technologies, and patient needsÌý
Analyze data from clinical sources, academic research, and market signalsÌý
Ideate & ConceptualizeÌý
Translate insights into novel device concepts, services, and experiencesÌý
Create design mockups, storyboards, or prototypes to communicate ideasÌý
Collaborate Cross-FunctionallyÌý
Partner with clinicians, engineers, and product teams to step through the research process (DFV)Ìý
Facilitate ideation workshops and innovation sprintsÌý
Develop & IterateÌý
Conduct user interviews and feedback loops with healthcare professionalsÌý
Refine concepts based on technical constraints and user inputÌý
Prototype development aligned to the requirements of the DFV stage gates for successful transfer into NPDÌý
Document & PresentÌý
Deliver concept decks, design documentation, and pitch materialsÌý
Advocate for the vision in stakeholder meetings and innovation reviewsÌý
WHAT YOU NEEDÌý
Core skills-Ìý
Experience with ethnographic research and design thinking methodologiesÌý
Knowledge of UX design for medical devices including digital health solutionsÌý
Strong visual and verbal communicationÌý
Proven skills in prototyping and manufacturing technologiesÌý
Qualifications- Ìý
Bachelor’s degree in User Experience (UX) Design, User Interface (UI) Design, Interaction Design, Industrial Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field. BFA or BS required.Ìý
10+ years of professional experience in UX or Interaction DesignÌý
Proven experience with a portfolio that showcases your design process and outcomes.Ìý
Proficiency in leading design and research tools including Adobe Creative Suite, Rhino 3D, Keyshot, Figma, Miro, and others.Ìý
Experience in the medical device field is a strong plus.Ìý
This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days.

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