Head of Operations (MedTech)

Michael Page (UK); East Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a growing med-tech organisation as the Head of Operations, overseeing production processes for class III implantables. You will ensure compliance with regulations, lead process improvements, and manage key relationships critical to operational success. This influential role offers a chance to drive a culture of continuous improvement within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in class III medical devices and associated regulatory landscape.
• Experience in design transfer and validation operations.
• Adaptability to new challenges and dynamic work environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations ensuring quality and efficiency in clinical trial production.
• Lead design transfer processes for new products from R&D to manufacturing.
• Manage supplier relationships for new packaging configurations.

Skills

Process Improvement

Technical Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Team Management

Education

BSc or MSc in Biomedical Engineering or related field

Job description

• A fantastic opportunity to join a growing medtech organisation
• Developing novel class III products

About Our Client

The client are a small med-tech organisation developing novel implantables. They are currently undergoing clinical trials and seeking a dynamic Head of Operations to bolster their team.

Job Description

As a Head of Ops you will:

• Hold overarching responsibility for operations striving for high-quality, efficient production for clinical trials in line with ISO13485 & GMP regulations
• Identify process improvements with the aim of establishing more robust, efficient processes whilst maintaining quality
• Lead design transfer processes for new products from R&D phase into manufacturing
• Manage key supplier relationships and work closely with external providers to derive new packaging configurations
• Provide technical leadership and foster a culture of continuous improvement

This role is predominantly site based, and will have initially one direct report.

The Successful Applicant

To be successful you will have:

• BSc or MSc in relatable field (Biomedical Engineering, Engineering or related)
• Strong expertise and knowledge of class III medical devices and associate regulatory landscape
• First hand experience of design transfer, validation and working with external stakeholders
• Significant experience in a senior operations role within medical devices
• A dynamic attitude with the ability to adapt to new challenges at pace

What's on Offer

This is fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and growing med tech organisation developing novel implantable class III medical devices. you will be influential in the operation and support in nurturing a culture of continuous improvement and integrity.