Head of Product Development - Neurotechnology

Head of Product Development – Neurotechnology (Neuromodulation, AIMDs, DBS - Deep Brain Stimulation, TUS, tES, etc) Cambridgeshire - Salary £120k - £160k depending on experience + bonus and excellent benefits! This position is open to international applicants looking to move and work in the UK – handsome relocation package available and sponsorship. You must be a leader in Neurotechnology devices development and have seen a neurotechnology device into manufacture – Ideally implantable.    You will be a key figure in the Neurotech department, leading the design and transfer to manufacture of complex implantable medical devices; from proof of concept through to market launch!    Why this role? You will be working for a hugely profitable, internationally recognised and respected company in a purpose-built state of the art R&D facility. With a foothold already in Neurotechnology development, and exceptional resources at your disposal, including some of the worlds leading R&D Scientists, Electronics Engineers, Software Engineers, and Physicists who have pioneered the development of technology that has revolutionised the medical devices industry, this role offers the opportunity to grow your career and help steer the continued growth of world leading neurotechnology devices.    Head of Product Development will be responsible for the following: Technical leadership – able to be the authority to drive the new product development of neurotech/implantable medical devices. Project leadership - including program management, resource management, and client relationship management. You’ll also get to support business development by meeting potential clients, putting together project plans, and writing proposals. Operational responsibility for the delivery of projects on time, to budget, and to the client’s satisfaction. Drawing on your experience of developing and launching medical devices, you’ll also be able to advise colleagues and clients on the appropriate product development and regulatory processes. Your insights into risk management will directly impact design and manufacturing decisions. Contributing to the strategy for the Neurotechnology market team to enhance the company’s product engineering capabilities over the next 3 years. The Head of Product Development will need the following: A degree in Engineering or a related discipline with a track record of academic excellence. A system-level understanding of neuromodulation device design and/or complex implantable medical devices and risk management having worked under 13485 (or equivalent). Evidence of your team management and/or project leadership experience. Recent and relevant experience lead the engineering of a novel AIMD from development through to clinical trials or product launch.    Sound like you or someone you know? If so, please do not hesitate to get in contact with Darren Holmes at Vector Recruitment Ltd on (phone number removed) or (url removed)