Director, Research and Development

Convatec
Remote United Kingdom Full-time 🌐 English
CO
Experience: Director
Added to JobCollate: March 24, 2026

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Convatec is seeking a Director of Research and Development to lead a team in driving progress for Infusion Care customers. This role requires significant medical device industry experience, proven R&D team leadership, and a strong track record of product development from concept to market.

Job Description

Join Convatec as a Director, Research and Development and drive progress that really means something. The role involves leading a team to deliver on a portfolio of projects aimed at Infusion Care customers and ensuring strong technical leadership and sets technical strategic direction on design improvements, maintaining quality, driving cost and efficiency optimizations, and improving resilience of the products.RequirementsSignificant medical device industry experience, including at least 5 years of technical management/leadership responsibilities.Proven experience leading and developing high performing R&D teams.In-depth, demonstrable knowledge of medical device design controls in accordance with applicable regulations.Broad understanding and appreciation of all key project functions such as technical (regulatory, quality, manufacturing, clinical) and commercial.Strong track record of product development leadership delivering new products from concept to market by leading cross functional teams.Excellent communicator and strategic thinker combined with a bias for flawless execution.Ability to lead in a matrix structure, influence and build strong relationships.Demonstrate leadership style that will build, develop and coach the cross functional teams.Experience with the business-to-business interaction and projects (preferred).Qualifications/Education: Degree in a Scientific or Engineering discipline (advanced degree preferred).Originally posted on Himalayas

Full Description

Join Convatec as a Director, Research and Development and drive progress that really means something. The role involves leading a team to deliver on a portfolio of projects aimed at Infusion Care customers and ensuring strong technical leadership and sets technical strategic direction on design improvements, maintaining quality, driving cost and efficiency optimizations, and improving resilience of the products.RequirementsSignificant medical device industry experience, including at least 5 years of technical management/leadership responsibilities.Proven experience leading and developing high performing R&D teams.In-depth, demonstrable knowledge of medical device design controls in accordance with applicable regulations.Broad understanding and appreciation of all key project functions such as technical (regulatory, quality, manufacturing, clinical) and commercial.Strong track record of product development leadership delivering new products from concept to market by leading cross functional teams.Excellent communicator and strategic thinker combined with a bias for flawless execution.Ability to lead in a matrix structure, influence and build strong relationships.Demonstrate leadership style that will build, develop and coach the cross functional teams.Experience with the business-to-business interaction and projects (preferred).Qualifications/Education: Degree in a Scientific or Engineering discipline (advanced degree preferred).Originally posted on Himalayas

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