Head Of R&D Innovation (M/W/D)

As the Head of Product Development and Innovation, you will report directly to the Executive Board and be responsible for the projects and employees of the entire division.

Key Responsibilities:

• Application and acquisition of funding for research and development
• Further development and optimisation of existing products and technologies
• Analysis of customers and market requirements, technical clarification with customers and suppliers
• Development of new products and technologies up to series production
• Planning of project structures and organizations with internal and external partners
• Applying for and maintaining appropriate patent protection, competition and patent monitoring
• Approvals of new products with a focus on CE, NMPA and FDA
• Preparation, monitoring and adherence to budget plans of the responsible departments
• Efficient planning, coordination and management of the development project portfolio

Key Requirements:

• You are a visionary, assertive and at the same time down-to-earth leader with a degree in the natural sciences
• At least 8 years of professional and management experience in research and development work in the field of medical technology
• Strategic vision with emphatic leadership skills, ability to work in a team and in-depth knowledge of modern project management methods including development tools
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements (MDR, FDA, NMPA, DIN EN ISO 13485, DIN EN ISO 14971)
• A high degree of initiative and motivation
• Analytical way of thinking, independent and decisive way of working
• A friendly, confident and consistent manner in communication with the necessary tact
• Confident handling of MS Office
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills

This role offers:

• Varied and responsible work in an innovative and future-oriented company
• Independent area of responsibility
• Exchange on an equal footing Collegial support culture
• Short decision-making processes due to a flat hierarchy
• 30 days of vacation per year
• Company car for private use