Technical director

Role Summary Jackson Hogg are delighted to share details of this new Technical Director opportunity. Role based in the Cambridge area. The position would equally suit someone sitting on a board currently or operating at a high/strategic level in a large headcount/PLC organisation. Mandate is to own all technical aspects of the business including strategic approach, NPD, innovation. sustainability, compliance and project delivery. Responsibilities * Develop technical aspects of the company rsquo;s strategy * As a company board member, help create the company strategic objectives and deliver year on year profit growth. * Deliver R D projects from concept to production that yield competitive market advantage. * Manage sustaining engineering activities, ensuring product integrity and compliance. * Accountable for delivery against budgets, timelines and objectives * Evaluate new technology and make recommendations on technological solutions. * Manage IP for the business (with particular focus on patents) Background / Skills / Qualifications * Demonstrable track record in full development lifecycle of hardware / electronics products in a highly regulated market * Ability to contribute outside of your area of functional expertise at board level. * Technical Engineering degree ndash; ideally in software or electronics. Package Additional Information * Cambridge based with occasional regional travel required. Very small amounts of international travel. * Competitive base salary with exceptional executive package including bonus, shares, car