R&D Director

CT4406 - R&D Director - Cheshire - £125k+

With extensive experience leading research and development within highly regulated medical device environments, this senior engineering professional has delivered a wide range of Class IIb and advanced clinical technologies from early concept through to commercial readiness. Their background spans wound care, trauma, surgical and material-focused product portfolios, with a strong emphasis on translating user needs and clinical insights into manufacturable, scalable and compliant solutions. They have led multidisciplinary engineering teams, overseen complex technical investigations and driven robust verification and validation programmes aligned to recognised medical device standards.

A core strength is the ability to shape product strategy while maintaining hands-on technical involvement in design, testing and risk management. They have guided products through full lifecycle development, ensuring documentation discipline, design traceability and cross-functional alignment between engineering, quality, regulatory and manufacturing groups. Their work includes defining technical requirements, supporting DHF creation, leading design reviews and managing structured problem-solving activities to improve reliability and performance.

Their experience extends across materials engineering, biomechanics and advanced process development, enabling them to optimise device performance for demanding clinical conditions. They have successfully managed laboratory operations, introduced new testing methodologies and driven cross-functional initiatives to strengthen evidence generation. Throughout their career, they have demonstrated strong leadership capability, mentoring engineers, improving technical processes and fostering a culture centred on accountability, innovation and patient safety. Their combination of strategic oversight and practical engineering depth positions them as an asset to organisations developing next-generation medical technologies.