Head of R&D

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Research and Design professional to join an established Medical Device manufacturer and take ownership of the R&D team. You will be responsible for leading the UK R&D strategy, in liaison with Group R&D, across 2 business units, providing directional leadership in defining clear scope, study design and management of the innovation funnel in line with regulatory requirements.

The Role:

Set the strategy for the R&D function and project manage product road maps and quality control measures that deliver company objectives.
Project management of all innovation funnel activities, including planning, tracking, communication and escalations were needed.
Produce, compile and review of detailed technical documents.
Helping to support the discovery of white spaces and market insight to instigate and drive scientific and technical investigations developing multidisciplinary approaches to solve wide ranging, difficult and complex problems.
Implement product testing protocols to extend product life and reduce reasons for return.
Manage the budget, identify future spend and tracking current costs to meet budget parameters.
People development: Appropriately support, motivate, train, and coach R & D engineering team to encourage the highest standards of performance.

About you:

Minimum of 3 years industry experience in the medical device space.
Excellent project management skills and the ability to effectively function in a fast-paced, dynamic technical environment.
Knowledge of global regulatory and compliance requirements.

If this sounds of interest please apply or reach out with any questions