Head of Product Development

Are you looking to work for an organisation that manufactures products used to save life in real time!Have you got experience of taking products from concept through testing and regulatory approval and all the way into full scale manufacturing and beyond?If this is you, we may have an incredible opportunity to join a senior leadership team that offers career progression and robust growth potential.Duties include:Lead a team of scientists and engineers developing new medical devices.Decide which projects should be prioritised and ensure they stay on track.Design and oversee laboratory testing to make sure products are safe, effective, and meet regulatory requirements.Solve technical problems when products don't perform as expected.Work closely with Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs teams to gain approvals.Ensure products can be manufactured reliably and cost-effectively.Manage external partners such as universities, testing laboratories, and suppliers.Report progress, risks, and recommendations to senior management.Work closely alongside the commercial team in order to ensure rollout of the products are sustainableYour background will be:Degree educated (preferably MSc or PhD) in Biochemistry, Chemistry or Materials ScienceSeveral years experience of managing medical device productsSuccessfully taken products from concept to commercial launchUnderstands medical device regulations (ISO 13485, ISO 14971, MDR, FDA etc)Has managed scientists, engineers or technical teamsCan balance technical with commercial decisionsIf this sounds like a role that would suit your background, please do reach out to Graham FishIf this Territory Sales Manager job is not quite right for you, but you’re interested in similar opportunities, please take a look at our other Medical Device Jobs.Network Scientific is a multi-award-winning recruitment agency dedicated to connecting top talent with opportunities across the scientific and technical sectors. We specialise in temporary, permanent, and contract placements, and pride ourselves on being an ethical and knowledgeable consultancy with a strong focus on candidate care. Due to the volume of applications we expect for this role, we may not be able to respond immediately. Should you not hear back from us within two weeks, please assume your application was unsuccessful on this occasion.Please note that all applicants for this role should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the country specified. Network Scientific Recruitment, part of Network Scientific Ltd. is an Employment Business/Agency.