Head of Research And Development

🚀 Head of R&D

📍 Hybrid

🧪 Healthcare | NHS | Life Sciences | IoT | Embedded Tech

We are looking for a Head of R&D who will act as a Product Owner for a specific industry leading product in monitoring systems serving the Healthcare and life sciences sectors.

You will lead the next generation of their hardware and software innovations covering Embedded Systems, Smart Home and LORA technology.

This dual-role is ideal for someone who thrives on technical leadership and strategic product ownership. You’ll lead a cross-functional R&D team (hardware, firmware, software), define the product roadmap, and ensure our solutions are customer-focused, compliant, and future-ready (including AI).

What You’ll Bring:

✅ Proven R&D leadership (hardware/software/firmware)

✅ Hands-on product ownership experience

✅ Agile development know-how

✅ Knowledge of regulated environments (e.g. MHRA, UKAS, ISO)

✅ Experience in healthcare, life sciences, IoT, or embedded systems

What They Are Offering:

🎯 Salary + Bonus

📆 25+ days holiday + birthday leave + long service extras

💡 Flexible benefits: private medical, EV scheme, cycle to work, share plan & more

💷 5% employer pension contribution

🤝 Supportive, collaborative team and senior leadership exposure

Want to be part of a growing business where your work directly improves outcomes in healthcare and life sciences? Get in contact to discuss this further.