Engineering Leader - Medical Device Development

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Posted
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Engineering Leader - Medical Device Development

Newton Colmore is working with a leading medical devices company based in Cambridgeshire and we are assisting them in their search for a R&D expert to head up an engineering team.

This exciting new role will give the engineering lead an opportunity to help shape the company's research programmes, from initial concept, through to manufacturing and beyond. You will be leading a team of engineers that work on a technology that is at the intersection of electronics, mechanical engineering, software engineering, and science. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will be utilising both your mechanical engineering and systems engineering experience daily.

You will be taking programme lead on a variety of different challenges; from understanding the commercial aspects of the technology and scoping markets, through to managing multiple stakeholders and suppliers, seamlessly weaving together different teams and companies on highly complex engineering projects. The company focus on two main streams of technology; drug delivery systems and advanced surgical tools.

To be considered for this exciting role you will need to have significant experience with leading research projects and programmes, coupled with strong academics and fundamentals in mechanical engineering. Medical devices experience is vital, and we are open on the type of device you have worked on, from smart implants to drug delivery systems.

The company are offering tailored packages and monetary bonus plans, with a good pension scheme and a variety of other benefits. They can also provide you with a great working environment that will allow you to challenge yourself and develop great ideas. This role can go up to director level for the right candidate too.

If you would like to learn more about this role, then make a confidential application now or reach out to the Newton Colmore team on one of our socials.

Newton Colmore is a specialist search firm, and we help connect inventors, engineers, scientists and problem solvers with high impact organisations working on technology that will improve the world

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