£60K/yr to £65K/yr
Leeds, England
Permanent, Variable

Head of R&D

Posted by X4 Group.

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!