Product Owner

Luton Bennett; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of laboratory equipment seeks a Product Owner and Head of R&D in Congleton. This role is key during a growth phase, requiring oversight of product development and management of a multidisciplinary team to enhance innovative solutions in a regulated industry.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme (5%)

Bonus Scheme

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Death in Service Benefit

Health Cover

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in relevant field.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary R&D teams.
• Experience in a regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage prioritised product backlog.
• Work with teams to define user stories and specifications.
• Manage a multi-disciplined R&D team.

Skills

Product ownership

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in electronics or computer science or biomedical engineering

Job description

Product Owner (R&D)

Congleton (Hybrid 3 Days Office)

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

Product Owner and Head of R&D required for an industry leading provider of laboratory equipment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to play an integral role within a position that offers variety during an exciting time of company growth.

The successful candidate will hold a degree (or equivalent) in electronics, computer science, biomedical engineering or similar and have experience working in a product ownership role. You will also need experience leading multidisciplinary R&D teams. Candidates from any regulated industry are encouraged to apply.

The Product Owner and Head of R&D Role:

Product Owner:

Maintain and manage prioritised product backlog across software and hardware features

Work with internal teams and customers to define user stories and product specifications

Define and communication product vision

Act as the bridge between R&D, sales, operations and support

Drive product roadmap, prioritising features and improvements based on impact, feasibility etc.

Lead product validation and testing

Support regulatory and quality documentation

Head of R&D

Manage a multi-disciplined R&D team of 5, covering software, firmware and hardware

Define R&D roadmap

Oversee product development from prototyping, validation to release

The Candidate:

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

Experience overseeing a R&D Team

Product ownership experience

Experience in a regulated industry