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Posted 17 May, 2019

Career Defining Opportunity - R&D Lead - Digital Health - London - Up to £90k

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London, United Kingdom Full Time
Reference: 26860

Job Summary Please contact Rob McCarry at MEET Recruitment to discuss this opportunity in detail. I am working with one of the leading names in...


Job Summary Please contact Rob McCarry at MEET Recruitment to discuss this opportunity in detail. I am working with one of the leading names in Healthcare, who have identified Digital Health as one of their biggest areas for growth and investment through 2018 and beyond. As a result, I am looking for an extraordinary Research & Development Lead, to head up all digital innovation aspect of the business. This includes, setting out the company's digital innovation vision, and delivering on a minimum of one new opportunity per year.

Job Overview Career Defining Opportunity - R&D Lead - Digital Health - London - Up to £90k

This is a truly career defining opportunity, giving you the platform to lead on a brand-new area for one of the biggest companies in the world.

You will lead a team with responsibility for overall prototype design, from concepts through large scale manufacturing with contract manufacturers. You will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team and serve on the local Board.

As Research & Development Lead, technical experience within Software or Mechanical Engineering would be ideal, but ultimately, I am looking for a Medical Device Leader, someone who has overseen complex medical device product development projects from concept through to finished product. With this, strong knowledge of medical device regulations and the parameters within is an essential to be successful in this role.

Research & Development Lead - Duties:

ââ,¬¢ Responsible for managing a portfolio or digital health opportunities, to delivery at least one opportunity per year

ââ,¬¢ Full oversight of the newly formed R&D Hub, including current projects and the ongoing vision of the Hub

ââ,¬¢ Line management of 10 direct and indirect cross functional reports

ââ,¬¢ Establish and maintain world leading, cross-functional capabilities

ââ,¬¢ Establish new research platforms into new technologies across the Digital Health spectrum

Skills Required Research & Development Lead - Qualifications Required:

ââ,¬¢ BSc in Computer Science, Engineering or Business

ââ,¬¢ Significant and broad experience in device product development

ââ,¬¢ Knowledge and deep understanding of the digital health (devices/apps/data) and broader trends in healthcare landscape

ââ,¬¢ Strong and broad understanding of deep scientific knowledge with ability to translate into new cross-category global platforms

ââ,¬¢ Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills with strong expertise in managing multi-disciplinary, matrixed teams

ââ,¬¢ Excellent leadership and communication skills given large portfolio impact and multiple 1:1 interactions with senior internal / external stakeholders

ââ,¬¢ Line management leadership experience

Please submit your CV to be considered for this role, or please contact Rob McCarry at MEET Recruitment to discuss this opportunity in detail.

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Contact Details Rob McCarry




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