Head of Product Development

TipTopJob; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision technology company based in High Wycombe is seeking a Head of Product Development to lead advanced technology initiatives. This senior role involves defining product development strategies, mentoring a technical team, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years' experience in scientific instrumentation, a strong technical background, and proven leadership skills. Join a dynamic organization where you can drive innovation and influence the future of product development.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in advanced technology or scientific instrumentation.
• Strong understanding of sensor systems and electronics.
• Experience leading technical teams of 5-10 people.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the product development roadmap.
• Lead and mentor a cross-functional technical team.
• Oversee design, development, testing, and validation of products.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and resource planning.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership and team development

Technical expertise in product development

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

MSc in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Materials Science

PhD (highly desirable)

Job description

High Wycombe
GBP80,000 : GBP90,000 + benefits

Are you ready to lead advanced technology development in a highly specialised engineering environment?

We’re seeking an experienced Head of Product Development to lead the evolution of a portfolio of sophisticated scientific and sensing products used in analytical and industrial applications. This is a senior leadership role combining strategic oversight, deep technical expertise, and people management within a precision technology setting.

The Role

In This Position, You Will

• Define and deliver the product development roadmap in line with business objectives
• Lead, mentor, and develop a cross‑functional technical team, promoting collaboration and high performance
• Oversee the design, development, testing, and validation of new products and system upgrades
• Drive continuous improvement of existing products to support growth and market expansion
• Manage development budgets, timelines, and resource planning
• Work closely with manufacturing, quality, sales, suppliers, and external partners to deliver scalable solutions
• Ensure compliance with ISO quality standards, regulatory requirements, and intellectual property considerations
• Stay informed on emerging technologies, materials, and electronic system advancements relevant to the product range

About You

You'll be a technically credible leader with a strong background in complex product development, bringing:

• An MSc in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline (PhD highly desirable)
• 10+ years experience in advanced technology, scientific instrumentation, semiconductor devices, or related fields
• Strong understanding of sensor systems, electronics, and data analysis
• Proven experience leading and developing technical teams (typically 5‑10 people)
• A track record of delivering products from concept through to production
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills
• Experience within regulated environments, precision instrumentation, low‑noise electronics, or patented technologies would be advantageous.

Why Join?

Based in High Wycombe, this is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of product strategy and development within a technically driven organisation. You’ll have genuine influence over technology direction, team growth, and long‑term innovation in a role that blends leadership with hands‑on technical challenge.

If you’re motivated by building high‑performing teams and delivering complex products to market, we’d love to hear from you.