Head of R&D
| Posting date: | 10 June 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 July 2025 |
| Location: | CW12 1LR |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Luton Bennett |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MC1391-10522 |
Summary
Head of R&D (Research & Development)
Congleton (Hybrid – 3 Days Office)
Competitive Salary DOE + Company Pension Scheme (5%) + Bonus Scheme + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Death in Service Benefit + Health Cover
37.5 Hours per Week - Monday to Thursday 08:30 to 17:00, Friday 08:30 to 15:30
Head of R&D and Product Owner required for an industry leading provider of laboratory equipment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to play an integral role within a position that offers variety during an exciting time of company growth.
The successful candidate will hold a degree (or equivalent) in electronics, computer science, biomedical engineering or similar and have experience leading multidisciplinary R&D teams. You will also need experience working in a product ownership role. Candidates from any regulated industry are encouraged to apply.
The Head of R&D and Product Owner Role:
Head of R&D:
· Manage a multi-disciplined R&D team of 5, covering software, firmware and hardware
· Define R&D roadmap
· Oversee product development from prototyping, validation to release
· Working with Sales and Operations team to ensure solutions are customer-centric and commercially viable
· Maintain processes and documentation to ensure regulatory compliance and quality standards
· Manage technical risk
· Oversee R&D budgets
· Drive development of AI features
Product Owner:
· Maintain and manage prioritised product backlog across software and hardware features
· Work with internal teams and customers to define user stories and product specifications
· Define and communication product vision
· Drive product roadmap, prioritising features and improvements based on impact, feasibility etc.
The Candidate:
· Hold a degree (or equivalent) in electronics, computer science, biomedical engineering or similar
· Experience overseeing a R&D Team
· Product ownership experience
· Experience in a regulated industry