Research and Development Director
3 days ago
We are seeking an exceptional Research and Development Manager to lead our team in developing cutting-edge medical devices for Ostomy Care. As the Head of R&D, you will be responsible for driving the strategic direction of new product development, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and overseeing the development process from concept to clinical trial readiness.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers, researchers, and scientists to develop innovative medical devices.
- Oversee the development process, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, including ISO 13485 and the Medical Device Regulation (MDR).
- Project manage the entire device development process, aligning with Welland's strategic plans and product roadmap.
- Contribute to the development of new devices, from initial concept to clinical trial readiness, in accordance with Welland's development strategy, quality system, and process.
- Review and oversee technical reports and design documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Drive new product, material, and process development, including initial characterization, verification, and validation in line with company procedures.
- Develop and monitor project cost and time plans, implementing mitigation strategies when necessary.
- Support distributor co-creation and complex complaint resolution, working closely with Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs (QARA) in technical investigations and regulatory submissions.
- Serve as the technical authority for Welland Medical's product portfolio, both internally and externally.
- BEng or BSc in Product/Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent academic/work experience.
- Project Management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2 or equivalent) to ensure effective planning, execution, and management of projects.
- Hands-on leadership, motivation, and development of an R&D team.
- Strong technical and innovation background, with experience delivering projects from concept through to manufacturing.
- Experience working as part of a senior management team, contributing to strategy development and execution.
- Proven track record in budgetary control, ensuring compliance with agreed financial targets.
- Project management experience, including planning, execution, and management within an R&D and manufacturing environment.
- Experience in patent development, management, and application.
- Financial acumen, with the ability to manage costs, drive revenue growth, and optimize profits.
- Management of safety and regulatory compliance (GMP) in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience working to medical design standards within the medical device industry, including MDR, ISO 13485, and FDA Design Control.
- Design experience within the medical device field.
- Experience with injection moulding.
- Experience working within a manufacturing/industrial environment.
As a Research and Development Manager at Welland Medical Ltd, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge medical devices, collaborate with a talented team, and contribute to the development of innovative products that enhance the lives of people living with a stoma. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
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Research and Development Director
1 week ago
Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom Welland Medical Ltd Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Research and Development Director to lead our team in developing cutting-edge medical devices for Ostomy Care. As a key member of our leadership team, you will drive the strategic direction of new product development and contribute to the company's growth and success.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and...
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Research and Development Director
1 week ago
Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom Welland Medical Ltd Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Research and Development Director to lead our team in developing cutting-edge medical devices for Ostomy Care. As a key member of our leadership team, you will drive the strategic direction of new product development and contribute to the company's growth and success.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and...
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Research and Development Director
3 days ago
Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom Welland Medical Ltd Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking an exceptional Research and Development Manager to join our team at Welland Medical Ltd. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in driving the strategic direction of our new product development process.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of Product, Mechanical, and Design...
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Research and Development Director
3 days ago
Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom Welland Medical Ltd Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking an exceptional Research and Development Manager to join our team at Welland Medical Ltd. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in driving the strategic direction of our new product development process.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of Product, Mechanical, and Design...
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Research and Development Director
1 day ago
Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom Welland Medical Ltd Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking an exceptional Research and Development Manager to lead our team in developing cutting-edge medical devices for Ostomy Care. As a key member of our leadership team, you will drive the strategic direction of new product development, ensuring our products meet the highest quality standards and regulatory requirements.Key...
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Research and Development Director
1 day ago
Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom Welland Medical Ltd Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking an exceptional Research and Development Manager to lead our team in developing cutting-edge medical devices for Ostomy Care. As a key member of our leadership team, you will drive the strategic direction of new product development, ensuring our products meet the highest quality standards and regulatory requirements.Key...
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Research and Development Director
1 day ago
Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom Welland Medical Ltd Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking an exceptional Research and Development Manager to lead our team in developing cutting-edge medical devices for Ostomy Care. As a key member of our leadership team, you will drive the strategic direction of new product development, ensuring our products meet the highest quality standards and regulatory requirements.Key...
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Research and Development Director
1 day ago
Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom Welland Medical Ltd Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking an exceptional Research and Development Manager to lead our team in developing cutting-edge medical devices for Ostomy Care. As a key member of our leadership team, you will drive the strategic direction of new product development, ensuring our products meet the highest quality standards and regulatory requirements.Key...
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Research and Development Director
3 days ago
Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom Welland Medical Ltd Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and innovative Research and Development Manager to join our team at Welland Medical Ltd. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for driving the strategic direction of our new product development process.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers and...
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Research and Development Director
3 days ago
Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom Welland Medical Ltd Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and innovative Research and Development Manager to join our team at Welland Medical Ltd. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for driving the strategic direction of our new product development process.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers and...
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Research and Development Director
1 day ago
Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom Welland Medical Ltd Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking an exceptional Research and Development Manager to join our team at Welland Medical Ltd. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in driving the strategic direction of our new product development process.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of Product, Mechanical, and Design...
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Research and Development Director
24 hours ago
Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom Welland Medical Ltd Full timeAbout the RoleWe are seeking an exceptional Research and Development Manager to join our team at Welland Medical Ltd. As a key member of our leadership team, you will play a pivotal role in driving the strategic direction of our new product development process.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of Product, Mechanical, and Design...
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Development Research Manager
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Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom Welland Medical Ltd Full timeAbout UsWelland Medical Ltd is a leading medical device company that specializes in developing innovative products for ostomy care. Our company is committed to investing in the most talented individuals and collaborating to create world-class products and services that improve the lives of people living with a stoma.We are part of Clinimed Holdings Limited,...
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Development Research Manager
2 weeks ago
Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom Welland Medical Ltd Full timeAbout UsWelland Medical Ltd is a leading medical device company that specializes in developing innovative products for ostomy care. Our company is committed to investing in the most talented individuals and collaborating to create world-class products and services that improve the lives of people living with a stoma.We are part of Clinimed Holdings Limited,...
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Development Research Manager
3 days ago
Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom Welland Medical Ltd Full timeAbout UsWelland Medical Ltd is a leading company in the healthcare industry, dedicated to developing innovative medical devices that enhance the lives of people living with a stoma. Our mission is to invest in the most talented individuals, collaborate to create world-class products, and provide exceptional services that improve people's lives.About the...
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Development Research Manager
3 days ago
Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom Welland Medical Ltd Full timeAbout UsWelland Medical Ltd is a leading company in the healthcare industry, dedicated to developing innovative medical devices that enhance the lives of people living with a stoma. Our mission is to invest in the most talented individuals, collaborate to create world-class products, and provide exceptional services that improve people's lives.About the...
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Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom Welland Medical Ltd Full timeAbout UsWelland Medical Ltd is a leading company in the healthcare industry, dedicated to developing innovative products that enhance the lives of people living with a stoma. We invest in talented individuals, collaborate to create world-class products, and are passionate about making a difference in the world.About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled...
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Head of Research and Development
1 week ago
Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom Welland Medical Ltd Full timeAbout UsWelland Medical Ltd is a leading company in the healthcare industry, dedicated to developing innovative products that enhance the lives of people living with a stoma. We invest in talented individuals, collaborate to create world-class products, and are passionate about making a difference in the world.About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled...
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Development Research Manager
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Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom Welland Medical Ltd Full timeAbout UsWelland Medical Ltd is a pioneering company in the healthcare industry, dedicated to creating innovative products that enhance the lives of people living with a stoma. Our mission is to invest in the most talented individuals, collaborate to develop world-class products, and provide exceptional services that improve people's lives.We are part of...
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Development Research Manager
7 days ago
Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom Welland Medical Ltd Full timeAbout UsWelland Medical Ltd is a pioneering company in the healthcare industry, dedicated to creating innovative products that enhance the lives of people living with a stoma. Our mission is to invest in the most talented individuals, collaborate to develop world-class products, and provide exceptional services that improve people's lives.We are part of...
