Latest R&D Jobs

Senior R&D Engineer

A global medical device company are looking for a Senior R&D Engineer to join their research & development team on a contract basis. The purpose of the role is to help with their product testing, design of experiments and TMV,...

Real Limerick, Limerick County, Ireland £35 – £47 ph

(Senior) Statistician

This role involves designing and analyzing clinical and analytical studies to support the development of diagnostic products. The statistician will collaborate with cross-functional teams, create statistical analysis plans, and contribute to regulatory documentation using tools like SAS or R. The position offers opportunities for process improvement and mentorship depending on seniority.

QIAGEN Manchester, United Kingdom

Design Engineer

This role involves designing and developing injection-moulded products from concept to manufacturing, with a focus on innovation and regulatory compliance. The engineer will create prototypes, validate designs, and collaborate with global teams, particularly in Asia and the US. Work centres on medical or high-regulation applications requiring precision and adherence to quality standards.

Reed Sy164Le, United Kingdom £40,000 – £45,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Electronic Design Engineer (IoT Hardware 32-Bit)

This role involves designing electronic devices for a range of IoT products, including wearables, access control, and metering systems. You will work in a highly skilled R&D team, using Altium for PCB design and collaborating to solve complex technical challenges.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Dundee, United Kingdom £65,000 – £75,000 pa

Site Director, Hull & Melton

Lead a strategically important manufacturing site within a global medical technology company, driving long-term strategy, operational excellence, and large-scale transformation across multi-functional teams. Champion a culture of innovation, compliance, and continuous improvement in a highly regulated environment. Play a key role in the global operations leadership team, influencing broader supply chain strategy while ensuring performance, safety, and regulatory standards are consistently met.

Smith & Nephew Goole, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Director, Site Lead - Hull & Melton

Lead a strategically important manufacturing site within a global medical technology organization, driving long-term strategy, operational excellence, and large-scale transformation across manufacturing, quality, R&D, and regulatory functions. Champion a culture of innovation, compliance, and continuous improvement in a highly regulated environment. Play a key role in the global operations leadership team, influencing broader supply chain strategy while developing a high-performing, multi-functional leadership team.

Smith & Nephew Melton, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Test Technician - Medical & Drug Delivery Devices

Conduct mechanical and functional testing on medical and drug delivery devices, including force testing, dimensional measurements, and environmental stress conditioning. Follow SOPs and quality documentation to generate accurate test data within a multidisciplinary team. Work spans R&D through to design verification and post-market investigations using bespoke test rigs and lab equipment.

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 1NQ, United Kingdom £25,000 – £30,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Hardware Design Engineer (Wearables / MedTech)

Design and develop PCBs and electrical systems for advanced IoT and wearable devices in the MedTech and smart energy sectors. Work within an R&D team to create next-generation products, focusing on innovation in health, leisure, and telecom applications. Responsibilities include schematic design, layout, verification, and validation using Altium.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Dundee, United Kingdom £65,000 – £75,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Design Assurance Engineer

The Senior Design Assurance Engineer leads risk management activities across the full product lifecycle for Class II and III medical devices, ensuring compliance with ISO 14971 and regulatory standards. This role involves developing and maintaining risk documentation, facilitating cross-functional risk reviews, and integrating risk controls into design verification. The position supports ongoing product improvement by monitoring post-market data and contributing to quality processes within a growing medical technology team.

OrganOx Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Associate Director, Clinical Risk Management

This role involves leading clinical risk management across multiple therapeutic areas, focusing on identifying, assessing, and mitigating quality risks in clinical trials to ensure patient safety, data integrity, and regulatory compliance. The individual will drive risk-based monitoring, support inspection readiness, lead quality investigations, and provide strategic guidance on CAPA and regulatory standards within a global, cross-functional R&D environment.

Johnson & Johnson MedTech High Wycombe, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Associate Director, Clinical Risk Management

This role involves leading clinical risk management across therapeutic areas, focusing on identifying, assessing, and mitigating quality risks in clinical trials to ensure patient safety, data integrity, and regulatory compliance. The individual will drive risk-based oversight, support inspection readiness, lead quality investigations, and provide expert guidance to cross-functional teams within a global R&D environment.

Johnson & Johnson MedTech Spain

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Director Medical Affairs, Oncology Precision Diagnostics

This role involves leading the global Medical Affairs strategy for QIAGEN's Oncology Precision Diagnostics portfolio, driving scientific excellence and enabling the adoption of precision medicine solutions. Responsibilities include shaping medical strategy, fostering innovation, and building strong external relationships with key stakeholders in oncology and pharmaceuticals.

QIAGEN Manchester, United Kingdom

Software Development Engineer in Test

This role involves designing and implementing automated test frameworks for embedded and connected medical devices used in operating rooms, with a focus on firmware, hardware-software integration, and device reliability. The engineer will work on edge computing systems, validate APIs and over-the-air updates, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines. Collaboration with hardware, firmware, and systems teams is essential to ensure performance under real-world conditions.

Medtronic London, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Program Manager – (Medical Device System)

Lead the development and delivery of next-generation surgical technologies within Medtronic's Digital Technologies R&D team. Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product owners to manage complex, multi-project initiatives leveraging edge computing, connectivity, and computer vision. Drive innovation in a connected ecosystem aimed at transforming global surgical care standards.

Medtronic London, United Kingdom £100,000 – £150,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Medical Devices

This role involves leading quality assurance and regulatory affairs initiatives for medical devices within a global R&D and manufacturing environment. You'll work across European, American, and Asian regulatory standards, driving compliance and developing innovative solutions for quality systems. The position offers exposure to highly regulated industries and complex international projects.

Newton Colmore Cambridge, United Kingdom £42,000 – £46,000 pa

On-site Permanent