Head of R&D

Head of R&D (Research & Development)

Congleton (Hybrid - 3 Days Office)

Competitive Salary DOE + Company Pension Scheme (5%) + Bonus Scheme + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Death in Service Benefit + Health Cover

37.5 Hours per Week - Monday to Thursday 08:30 to 17:00, Friday 08:30 to 15:30

Head of R&D and Product Owner required for an industry leading provider of laboratory equipment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to play an integral role within a position that offers variety during an exciting time of company growth.

The successful candidate will hold a degree (or equivalent) in electronics, computer science, biomedical engineering or similar and have experience leading multidisciplinary R&D teams. You will also need experience working in a product ownership role. Candidates from any regulated industry are encouraged to apply.

The Head of R&D and Product Owner Role:

Head of R&D:

Manage a multi-disciplined R&D team of 5, covering software, firmware and hardware

Define R&D roadmap

Oversee product development from prototyping, validation to release

Working with Sales and Operations team to ensure solutions are customer-centric and commercially viable

Maintain processes and documentation to ensure regulatory compliance and quality standards

Manage technical risk

Oversee R&D budgets

Drive development of AI features

Product Owner:

Maintain and manage prioritised product backlog across software and hardware features

Work with internal teams and customers to define user stories and product specifications

Define and communication product vision

Drive product roadmap, prioritising features and improvements based on impact, feasibility etc.

The Candidate:

Hold a degree (or equivalent) in electronics, computer science, biomedical engineering or similar

Experience overseeing a R&D Team

Product ownership experience

Experience in a regulated industry