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!