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Head of Research and Development
Job Posted: 3 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: CB1, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
We’re partnering with a market-leader in the Ophthalmology sector, who are looking to recruit an experienced Head of R&D (Research & Development)!
The successful candidate will lead R&D strategy, manage a multidisciplinary team, and work closely with key internal functions to ensure successful development and launch of safe, effective, and regulatory-compliant products across the UK, Ireland and US.
This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, working remotely with some travel when required.
What’s on offer?
* Excellent Salary & Benefits – A highly negotiable, market-competitive starting salary plus benefits!
* Job Stability – Thrive in one of the industry’s most resilient and future-proof markets.
* Entrepreneurial Spirit – Enjoy the agility and visibility of an ambitious organisation where you can make a real difference.
Ideal Requirements for the Head of Research and Development
* Extensive experienced in R&D leadership, with ideally 10 years’ working within a regulated healthcare setting.
* An advanced degree in either life sciences, engineering or a related field (ideally, PhD qualified)
* Strong knowledge of global regulatory requirements across multiple product categories.
* Various backgrounds will be considered, including Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Medical Devices or OTC.
Role Responsibilities
* Drive the company’s innovation strategy and shape the future product pipeline – Define the vision for new eyecare, device, cosmetic, and supplement offerings, guiding what the business introduces to the market.
* Own the full product development lifecycle through a modern Stage & Gate framework – Lead projects from concept to commercial launch, managing formulation, design, testing, and validation.
* Develop and inspire a high-performing, cross-functional R&D team – Lead scientists, engineers, and project managers, fostering a collaborative, motivated, and forward-thinking environment.
* Collaborate with senior leadership and global experts – Partner with Quality, Regulatory, Medical, Marketing, and Commercial teams, and engage academic and industry partners to drive innovation at pace.
Recruitment Process
* 2 – 3 stage interview process (interviews ASAP!)
Excited to learn more? Click apply or reach out to the MedTech recruitment team for full details!
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