Research & Innovation Manager - Medical Device Technology

Altis Technology; London; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical device company is seeking a Research and Innovation Manager for a hybrid position in London. The role focuses on transforming breakthrough ideas into practical solutions for chronic respiratory conditions, leading multidisciplinary teams, and fostering a creative culture. Candidates should possess significant product development experience and an engineering background.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of product development experience in the medical device industry.
• Proven experience in leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Innovation Pipeline and discovery sprints.
• Guide innovative concepts from initial idea to deployment.
• Provide technical coaching and career development support for engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Coaching

Creative Problem Solving

Market Trends Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronic, Biomedical)

Job description

Our leading medical device client is looking for a Research and Innovation Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. This role will operate on a hybrid model with onsite work in London from Monday to Wednesday's.

The successful candidate will be the driving force behind breakthrough solutions for chronic respiratory conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the Innovation Pipeline: Spearhead discovery sprints, hackathons, and rapid prototyping cycles to uncover the next wave of customer-centric technologies.
• From Vision to Execution: Guide innovative concepts from initial idea through to development and deployment.
• Foster a Creative Culture: Mentor inquisitive engineers and interns, champion design-thinking, and embed experimentation into your team’s everyday approach.
• Identify Opportunities: Monitor market trends, emerging technologies, and unmet customer needs to define and prioritize impactful innovation themes.
• Fuel Ideation: Facilitate creative workshops and structured brainstorming sessions to generate a continuous flow of new ideas.
• Validate Early: Oversee rapid prototyping, simulations, and feasibility testing to reduce risk and build stakeholder confidence early in the process.
• Keep Projects Moving: Develop integrated plans, remove obstacles, and maintain project momentum from concept to completion.
• Develop Talent: Provide technical coaching and career development support for engineers, co-ops, and interns.

Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering or product teams to launch innovative solutions.
• Deep understanding of Stage-Gate or similar innovation frameworks, with the adaptability to modify them when needed.
• Strong technical background in mechanical, electrical, biomedical, or systems engineering, with a quick-learning mindset across disciplines.
• Ability to translate high-level strategy into practical experiments, measurable outcomes, and compelling narratives for both executives and customers.
• A collaborative leadership style that builds others up, celebrates progress, and turns challenges into learning opportunities.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronic, Biomedical) or a related discipline
• 8-10+ years of product development experience
• People management experience is an asset
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation is desirable
• Strong experience in the medical device, respiratory supplies, or healthcare/clinical industry
• Experience in start-up environments is a strong asset
• Demonstrated project management expertise
• Familiarity with market assessments, clinical research, and scientific publications