Manager R&D Labs (CNAP)

Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company that focuses on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With more than 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at‑risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs.

Position Overview

This pivotal role provides management for the Convatec‑Oxford laboratory and team, the centre of excellence for Convatec’s Next Generation Adaptive Platform technologies that leverage nitric oxide for therapeutic applications. The position leads a multidisciplinary team—including a technician, junior scientists, senior scientists, and a principal scientist—setting clear prioritisation, building capability, and fostering a positive team and high‑performance culture. The role requires strong leadership presence, deep technical expertise, and exceptional communication and influencing skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the CTEC‑Oxford laboratory and administrative team, building capability, driving high performance, and ensuring alignment with Convatec’s scientific and operational priorities.
• Deliver CNAP R conveys an appropriate sense of urgency in delivering on the priorities for the CNAP programme and gets things done.
• Role‑models Convatec’s values, leadership behaviours and commitment to doing what’s right.

Qualifications / Education

• Doctorate (or advanced degree) in Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline, with deep expertise in complex laboratory systems and scientific operations.
• Extensive technical proficiency in managing, optimising, and troubleshooting advanced laboratory equipment, analytical platforms, and high‑throughput systems.
• Robust regulatory knowledge within MedTech and/or Pharma, with proven ability to navigate global regulatory frameworks (e.g., FDA, ISO, GMP) and maintain compliance.
• Demonstrated team leadership, including managing and developing high‑performing scientific or technical teams in fast‑paced, innovation‑driven environments.
• Exceptional problem‑solving capabilities, with a track record of implementing innovative, data‑driven solutions that improve system performance and operational efficiency.

Team 8 direct reports

Working Conditions Full‑time on‑site role (office plus laboratory environment with exposure to chemicals, reagents and solvents, electronic equipment, some manual handling).

Equal Opportunities Convatec provides equal employment opportunities for all current employees and applicants for employment. This policy means that no one will be discriminated against because of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, nationality, citizenship, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, genetic predisposing characteristics or any other basis prohibited by law.