Innovation Leader for Wound RD

2 months ago


Hull, Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom Lifelancer Full time

Lifelancer, a talent-hiring platform in Life Sciences and IT, is seeking an experienced Innovation Leader to join their team. The successful candidate will drive early innovation strategy and process in partnership with Global Marketing and NPD leads.

This role involves creating and developing core technology roadmaps to support the long-term strategic plan underpinning AWM New Product Development roadmaps. The person will lead the activity of ~20+ non-direct reports based out of sites in Hull and Massachusetts.

Key responsibilities include driving high-impact strategic technology and product developments, providing SME direction on technical design decisions, and acting as an expert within the company on multiple product platforms.

The individual should have a broad understanding of evolving technology advancements in materials science, adhesives, bio-actives, electromechanical devices, NPWT, etc. They are responsible for the technical success and onboarding of NPD projects.

Accountabilities
  • Drive the goals, future development, and objectives of the Wound RD organisation.
  • Accountable for AWM technology roadmaps to meet customer and commercial needs.
  • Compliantly partner with HCPs, including Strategic Innovation Council / Ad boards and KOL partnerships.
  • Plan and coordinate resources to execute technology roadmaps.
  • Participate as an active member of the AWM RD Leadership team.

In this role, you will work cross-functionally to align priorities, coordinate resources, and execute work. You must be able to interpret customer needs and convert them into scientific and business solutions.

Requirements
  • Location: UK - Hull or willingness to travel to site 2-3 days per week.
  • Education: Relevant Sciences or Engineering BSc, MSc/PhD preferred.
  • Experience: Pharmaceutical/Medical Device-related development with a clear bias to Class I to Class III medical devices (material science and engineering).
  • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Flexibility and adaptability managing multiple priorities.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills across levels.
  • Deep knowledge of systems engineering, materials science, wound biology characteristics.

Salary: £120,000 - £150,000 per annum. This is a competitive salary for the industry and reflects the importance of this role in driving innovation and growth at Lifelancer.



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