Our client, a rapidly growing medical diagnostics organisation, is currently looking for a Head of Research & Development to join their team in Berkshire.
As the leader of the R&D team, you will focus on the identification and development of new products and building a robust pipeline to enable long-term business growth. Combining your technical expertise with strong commercial acumen, you will be focused on creating innovative medical diagnostic products.
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a fast-growing business with exciting growth plans and potential for this person.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee the development and research of all new products
* Manage R&D staff ensuring proper procedures are being followed
* Build and develop the team
* Carry out product evaluations and validations when necessary
* Supervise new product developments from manufacturing to creating renders and marketing material
* Create product instructions and protocols as well as patents
Requirements
* Ideally, you will be educated to a degree level in an engineering science, biotechnology, or microbiology discipline
* Previous experience in a similar role, particularly within the medical devices/diagnostics industry
* Any exposure to microbiology would be useful
* Thorough and proactive individual with excellent attention to detail
* Excellent communication and leadership skills
Please note, this is a fully on-site role.
Seniority Level
Director
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Science and Research
Industries
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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