Head of NPD R&D Innovation Leader

1 month ago


Hull, Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom Smith & Nephew Full time
Global R&D Director - AWM

At Smith+Nephew, innovation is at the heart of our business. We develop technologies through our global Research & Development (R&D) program, and by acquiring and integrating exciting technologies where we can add value and make a meaningful difference to our customers and their patients.

The person in this role will drive the early innovation strategy and process in partnership with the Global Marketing and NPD leads and transfer the multi-generational innovation pipeline to New Product Development to support our AWM revenue growth.

This role will involve creating and developing the core technology roadmaps to support the long term strategic plan that underpins AWM New Product Development roadmaps to meet the customer and strategic needs of the business to deliver high quality, timely products to market.

This person will also be the lead technology assessor for the initial M&A/External Innovation opportunities across AWM, making appropriate recommendations aligned to strategic growth drivers with the Global Marketing lead.

This position will be responsible for driving several high impact strategic technology and product developments and provide SME direction as required on technical design decisions to accelerate and drive business growth.

The individual will act as an expert within the company both within and beyond own function (materials science, biomechanics, simulation techniques, new product development processes etc.) on multiple product platforms, and in context of the commercial and customer requirements.

This role requires a broad and comprehensive understanding of the evolving technology advancements in materials science, adhesives, bio-actives, electromechanical devices, NPWT etc and is responsible for the technical success and onboarding of NPD projects.

As a member of the Global Wound R&D Leadership team, drive the goals, future development and objectives of the Wound R&D organisation.

Accountable for AWM technology roadmaps to meet customer and commercial needs, for prioritised Franchise programmes, ensuring these are delivered on scope and to plan.

Plan and coordinate the resources of the indirect Product Development team, and 3rd party development partners, to execute technology roadmaps.

This role involves highly dynamic response to unexpected occurrences (e.g. unforeseen design rework, issues with strategic partnerships, Regulatory changes etc.).

Location:

UK

  • Hull or willingness to travel to site 2-3 days per week.

This role requires strong competency for interpreting customer needs and converting into scientific and business solutions.



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