Trade Development Manager Jobs in Toronto, ON (NOW HIRING)

We'relooking for an experiencedmedical device product development engineerwith exceptionalproject leadership, client management, and team coordination skills to join our talented team.

In this role,you'llact as theprimary point of contact for the client- responsible for nurturing the client relationship, managing the project, leading the multidisciplinary development team, and ensuring the technical success of every deliverable.You'lloperatemuch like afractional CTO for your clients-guiding them through the entire journey from concept to manufacturing launch with clarity, confidence, and care.

You'llthrive in a collaborative environment where complexmedical, life science, and diagnostic productsare designed, engineered, and transferred into production withquality, compliance, and customer satisfactionalways top of mind.

Inertia is a Toronto-based product innovation and manufacturing partner accelerating the development of next-generation medical and diagnostic devices.

We work with ambitious startups and scaleups to turn bold ideas into market-ready products-guiding them from concept and prototype through regulatory approval, manufacturing launch, and production scale. Our fully integrated model unites strategy, engineering, and manufacturing under one roof-eliminatingsilos andhelping clients move faster and smarter.

With deepexpertisein regulatory strategy, human factors, engineering design, design for manufacturing (DFM), and production, we make the complex simple-enabling innovators to bring life-changing technologies to market with speed and confidence.

What Makes Inertia Different

At Inertia, wedon'tjust build products-we build momentum.

• Exceptional Client Trust:Our clients consistently rate us aboveNPS 80, recognizing the precision, transparency, and results we deliver.

• Lean, High-Performance Teams:Weeliminateunnecessary layers of managementbloatand empowerourproject leadsto make decisions, move fast, and own outcomes.

• End-to-End Impact:You'llsee your work move from concept to launch, with tangible results that change lives.

• Culture of Growth:Our multidisciplinary team thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning - pushing boundaries in engineering, design, and manufacturing every day.

For more informationon Inertiaplease visit our soon-to-be updated website here:www.inertiapd.com.

RoleResponsibilities

AsaProduct Development Team Leadreporting to the VP Product Development, you will:

• Profitably lead multiple simultaneous projects and/or large complexmulti-disciplinaryprojects with the equivalent of>3FTE contributors and/or external partnersand consulting or product sales of >$500kper year.

• Lead the creation, planning,and reporting of project scope, timelines,financial management, and performance.

• Lead client meetings and all client communications including non-technical aspects such as billing, expenses, etc.

• Lead projects through at least 2 of 3 Product Strategy, Product Development, and Product Manufacturing domains.

• Actively plan & consider how their project resourcing needsimpactInertia & the Inertia team, by seeking outadditional(internal or external) resources whenrequiredand/or communicating when resources need to redeploy to other projects.

• Work closely with theManagers, Directors,or VPsin the creation of new project work orders, resources plans, pricing, and presentation toclient.

• Manage the trade-offs and relationships between technical, project, and human aspects of projects.

• Lead and manageyourprimaryengineeringdiscipline, with some ability in others

• Have and deploy a broad spectrum of knowledge toleveragemanydifferent typesof resources, understand the dependencies/interactions betweenthemand know when to ask for help.

• Manage direct report performance and coach team members to help achieveInertia'sand their own goals.

• Coach team members in a supportive, challenging, and inspiring team environment.

• Activelyparticipateand engage with external partners, industry groups, and organizations.

• Develop and encourage strong peer relationships across disciplines, teams, and geographies.

• Use and promote Inertia's Quality Management System to guide daily work.

• Identifyand implement continuous improvement opportunities.

• Actively support and promote workplace health, safety, and wellness.

• Perform other relevant duties as may be assigned.

Who we are looking for

You have:

• auniversitydegree in a relevant engineering discipline (i.e., Biomedical/Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics) or equivalent combination of advanced education and experience.

• 6+ years' progressive experience designing and engineeringcomplexphysical products-medical device development isanasset.

• experience inmedical, life science, and diagnostic devices.

• experience inworking withanISO09001 or ISO13485quality management environment.

• experiencewith themethods and documentation practices required by the FDA and other regulatory agencies for the development of medical devices.

• successmanagingmulti-disciplinaryengineeringteams and projects, ideally new product development projects, from initial concept all the way to product manufacture and customer delivery.

• ability tosuccessfullyapplyunderstanding ofmechanical and/or electrical engineering fundamentalsto the realities of new product development.

• experience creating andmaintainingproduct requirementsthroughout the design cycle.

• the mindset and methods to ensureanend user/stakeholder centric perspectivein yourproduct development.

• competenceplanning and managing work in anagile project managementenvironment using project management tools like JIRA.

• highly competent withcomputer aided mechanical and/or electronic design and engineering tools(e.g., SolidWorks/Onshape, Altium, etc.).

• skilledatexecuting and/ordirecting complex engineeringcalculations,modeling and simulationmethods and software.

• familiarity withand experience designing for awide range of manufacturing methods.

• proven ability to work directly and successfully withexternal customers and suppliers.

• exceptionalwritten, visual, and verbal communication and facilitation skillsthat have helped you effectively engage, collaborate with, and educate stakeholders at various levels.

• ability and desire tomaintainimpeccable documentation- you are detail oriented.

• stronganalytical andproblem-solvingskills.

• an energetic andcan-do attitudewithabilityto set realistic and attainable goals.

• work that garners praise from peers and customersand the tangible resultsto prove it.

• a passion andperseverance for all aspects of product design,engineering,and prototyping.

You are someone who:

• is as comfortable in a customer-facing role as they are doing the technical work.

• loveslearning, sharing knowledge, and helping others grow too.

• listensintently andreactswith careful confidence and humility.

• likes to gather facts. You use them to help evaluate ideas and make balanced decisions.

• is great at communicating ideas - visually, verbally, and in writing.

• isthe first to take on responsibility, the last to take credit (everyone gives it to you anyway).

• has a proven ability to develop constructive relationships with all internal and external partners.

• can work collaboratively, effectively, and efficiently without ego getting in the way.

• can tactfully and effectively address concerns or conflicts openly with the team and clients.

• has the persistence and resourcefulness to overcome project obstacles and drive to resolution.

• can deal with uncertainty in a constructive manner and generate options for moving forward.

• wants to make a real and positive impact on the people around you and the worldat large.

• wants to be part of and help build a high performing team.

• does whatever it takes to get the job done. Without being asked.

Interested in Joining Our Team?

Our people are our single biggest advantage.We have a talented and motivated team looking for more great people to work and grow with.We'vebuilt an amazing culture on a foundation of openness, service, and integrity - that also makes fora great placeto work.Inertia has been acertified Great Place to Work for the lastsixyearsbased on our practices and third-party employee survey results.

Ifyou'reinterested in becoming part of our team,learn more about our values atwww.inertiapd.com. If you feel your values fit with ours, then we're off to a great start...

What We Offer

Competitive compensation and benefits are just the start. At Inertia you will have the opportunity to help build the kind ofexperience andcompany you want to be part of.You'llbe treated as a part of the team from day one.

We createtruly uniqueproducts and outstanding customer experiences.You'llhave the opportunity to be a key part of thecustomerjourney, from first contact through to product delivery as Inertia works in all stages of the product developmentand manufacturingprocess.

We are big believers in continuous growth.You'llhave the opportunity to learn and grow,maybe morethan any companyyou'veworked with (our employees have told us so).

Friendliness and smarts are not mutually exclusive at Inertia.You'llwork with a diverse group of world-class team members that are open, collaborative,friendlyand even a little whacky at times.

Inertia is committed to building a diverse team and providing a safe and inclusive workplace.We are continually learning and growing, including in our efforts to improve diversity and build equity - come join us!

Employment Type:Full Time

Primary Work Location:Hybrid based out of our34 Kern Road, Unit 3, Toronto, Ontario, Canada office.Must be abletowork in the office to support project and team needsasrequired.Must be legallypermittedto work in Canada.Occasional internationaltravel may berequired.

Annual Salary:We are considering candidates with a variety of experience levels for this Team Lead or a Manager level role, depending on experience and capabilities. Salary offers are based on a number of factors including internal equity, applicant skills, prior relevant experience, and local market conditions.

Interview Process:

• Phone screening with Human Resources

• Remoteor in-personinterview with Hiring Manager + Inertia team member

• In-personinterview with 2-3Inertia team memberswhere you present on a past project

• Offer, subject to reference calls

How to Apply: If this feels like a role and place where you will thrive, please follow this link to submit your application online via https://inertiaengineering.bamboohr.com/careers.

Learn More:Visit us atwww.inertiapd.comand on LinkedIn atInertia.