Lead Systems Engineer, Life Sciences & IVD Development

Jobtailor

Cambridge

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior leader to guide multidisciplinary technical teams in the in vitro diagnostics and life science tools sector. You will drive development programmes, present to clients, and collaborate with global teams to secure opportunities.

The role requires deep domain expertise, leadership and a track record in product launches or technology development consulting within this field. Travel may be international.

Qualifications

  • Expert knowledge in in vitro diagnostics and life sciences market.
  • Ability to design systems for complex biochemical assays with trade-offs.
  • Leadership and communication to drive multidisciplinary development projects.
  • Proficiency in concept generation, prototyping, design of experiments and high-volume manufacturing.
  • Familiarity with IVDR, MDR and ISO 13485, 21 CFR 820, ISO 14971.

Responsibilities

  • Guide multidisciplinary technical teams to drive product development programmes and deliver client outcomes.
  • Present as a trusted technical face to clients in in vitro diagnostics and life science tools.
  • Collaborate with sector business developers to bring in sales opportunities.
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams through technical complexities of development projects.
  • Ensure products meet requirements and maintain high technical quality.

Skills

Leadership
Effective communication
Account management
Project leadership
Client relationship management
Creative problem solving

Education

Degree-level education in Mechanical Engineering or Physics or Natural Sciences

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a senior leader to guide multidisciplinary technical teams in the in vitro diagnostics and life science tools sector. You will drive development programmes, present to clients, and collaborate with global teams to secure opportunities.

The role requires deep domain expertise, leadership and a track record in product launches or technology development consulting within this field. Travel may be international.

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