Development Research Manager
3 weeks ago
Welland Medical Ltd is a leading company in the Healthcare and Medical Equipment sector, committed to investing in our people and helping them develop their skills and advance their careers.
About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Development Research Manager to lead our established creative team in developing cutting-edge medical devices for Ostomy Care. As the Head of R&D, you will be a key member of the leadership team, driving the strategic direction of new product development.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and mentor the Research and Development team focused on the development of new medical devices in the Ostomy field.
- Manage a multidisciplinary team comprising Product, Mechanical, and Design Engineers, Research Scientists, and Senior Materials Research Engineers.
- Oversee and continuously improve Welland's development process within the New Product Development (NPD) framework.
- Project manage the entire device development process through phase gates and product lifecycle.
- Contribute to the development of new devices, from initial concept to clinical trial readiness.
- Drive new product, material, and process development.
- Develop and monitor project cost and time plans.
- Support distributor co-creation and complex complaint resolution.
- Serve as the technical authority for Welland Medical's product portfolio.
- Evaluate and mitigate risks using DFMEAs or other methodologies.
- Oversee the recruitment, management, and development of the R&D teams.
- Manage departmental budgets and contribute to the annual strategic planning process.
- Uphold Welland's commitment to high-quality product standards.
- Ensure compliance with the Welland Medical Quality System and regulatory requirements.
- A degree in a relevant field such as science or technology is desirable.
- BEng or BSc in Product/Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or equivalent academic/work experience.
- Project Management qualification (e.g., li>Hands-on leadership and development of an R&D team.
- Strong technical and innovation background, with experience delivering projects from concept through to manufacturing.
- Project management experience in an R&D and manufacturing environment.
- Experience in patent development and management.
- Management of safety and regulatory compliance (GMP) in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience working to medical design standards in the medical device industry.
- Design experience within the medical device field.
- Experience with injection moulding.
- Experience working within a manufacturing/industrial environment.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD and associated analysis tools.
- High computer literacy and exceptional planning skills.
Welland Medical Ltd offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.
Please note that we are unable to sponsor employment visa status.
Crawley: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
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