Head of product development ndash; diagnostics

Head of Product Development ndash; Diagnostics Permanent Position Hybrid (Offices in London) GBP Highly competitive salary + Excellent Benefits Are you an experienced industry leader, who has a broad spectrum of knowledge within product development and launch of diagnostics and/or regulated products? Would you like to lead the technical and product development function of a ground-breaking medical diagnostics company entering the next stage of company growth, product development and commercialisation within the UK and US? My client are a well-funded and trail-blazing MedTech company with a disrupting diagnostic platform, providing fast and insightful near-patient analysis for a range of unmet clinical needs. With an international presence, my client has already enjoyed commercial success from it rsquo;s technology and has a strong product development pipeline, so are looking to bring onboard a Head of Product Development ndash; Diagnostics, to lead the company through their next phase of commercialisation and beyond. As the Head of Product Development ndash; Diagnostics, you #39;ll lead the organisations team of technical experts, driving the translation of cutting-edge science into marketable, impactful diagnostic platforms. From shaping product strategy to overseeing R D execution, you #39;ll be the driving force behind every element of the technical journey. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead the development of cutting-edge diagnostics and help shape the future of healthcare across the globe. Key Responsibilities of the Head of Product Development ndash; Diagnostics will include; Provide strategic direction and technical leadership to drive the development of novel sequencing-based diagnostics. Lead the technical leadership team and technical function, representing the team in company-wide decisions, strategies and SLT meetings. Develop research and product development plans in collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders. Provide technical insight to inform company product strategy decisions. Own the project plan, driving timely delivery of key milestones and products. Ensure efficient and timely project delivery by implementing effective processes and tools. Work closely with commercial and market functions to define product requirements and ensure successful delivery from the technical function. Foster the companies delivery-focused and highly engaged team culture, in line with company values. To be considered for the Head of Product Development ndash; Diagnostics vacancy, you rsquo;ll need the following skills and experience; Demonstrable experience in leading the development of regulated diagnostic or medical products. A successful track record of bringing new diagnostic products and/or technologies to market, from development through to commercial launch. Excellent skills and experience in line management and leadership of technical teams, across scientific and/or engineering disciplines. A passion for building high-performing, results-oriented teams and company culture. Experience in program management and developing robust processes. Hands-on and entrepreneurial in style, comfortable interacting with all business areas and stakeholders. Detail-oriented with a natural curiosity, able to dive deeply into diverse areas of expertise. Proven ability to work effectively with global, cross-functional teams, setting strategic direction and influencing stakeholders. MSc/PhD in an engineering or scientific discipline, e.g. molecular biology, infectious diseases, genomics, biomedical engineering, or a related field. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a real impact in diagnostics and healthcare. If you are a passionate scientific leader with the vision and skills to drive the development of life-changing diagnostics, please apply or reach out for more information. For further information, please apply online or contact Katie-May Kress at CY Partners for further information