Product Owner

Luton Bennett; Congleton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industry provider of laboratory equipment seeks a Product Owner and Head of R&D during an exciting growth period. The successful candidate will manage a prioritized product backlog, lead R&D teams, and oversee product development from prototyping to release, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme (5%)

Bonus Scheme

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Death in Service Benefit

Health Cover

Qualifications

• Experience in a product ownership role.
• Leading multidisciplinary R&D teams is essential.
• Candidates from regulated industries are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage a prioritized product backlog for software and hardware features.
• Define and communicate product vision and drive the product roadmap.
• Manage a multidisciplinary R&D team of 5.

Skills

Product Ownership

Team Leadership

User Story Definition

Product Roadmap Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Degree in Electronics, Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, or Related Field

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Competitive Salary DOE + Company Pension Scheme (5%) + Bonus Scheme + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Death in Service Benefit + Health Cover

37.5 Hours per Week - Monday to Thursday 08:30 to 17:00, Friday 08:30 to 15:30

We are seeking a Product Owner and Head of R&D for an industry-leading provider of laboratory equipment. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to play an integral part during an exciting period of company growth.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree (or equivalent) in electronics, computer science, biomedical engineering, or a related field, with experience in a product ownership role. Experience leading multidisciplinary R&D teams is essential. Candidates from regulated industries are encouraged to apply.

Role Responsibilities:

Product Owner:

• Maintain and manage a prioritized product backlog for software and hardware features
• Work with internal teams and customers to define user stories and product specifications
• Define and communicate product vision
• Act as the bridge between R&D, sales, operations, and support
• Drive the product roadmap, prioritizing features and improvements based on impact and feasibility
• Lead product validation and testing
• Support regulatory and quality documentation

Head of R&D:

• Manage a multidisciplinary R&D team of 5, covering software, firmware, and hardware
• Oversee product development from prototyping, validation, to release

Candidate Requirements:

• Hold a degree (or equivalent) in electronics, computer science, biomedical engineering, or a similar field