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Head of R&D

Park Street People
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Reading, Berkshire RG31 4UR

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a rapidly growing medical diagnostics organization, is seeking a Head of Research & Development in Berkshire.
  • The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar position within the medical devices or diagnostics industry.
  • The successful candidate will lead the R&D team to develop innovative medical diagnostic products and build a robust product pipeline.
  • A degree in engineering science, biotechnology, or microbiology is preferred, along with strong leadership and communication skills.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, reflecting the candidate's experience and expertise.

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.

Park Street People Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. We are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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