Research and Development Manager

Berry Recruitment; Crediton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic R&D Manager to lead their Product & Process Development function. This pivotal role involves shaping the future of healthcare products, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving innovation within a multi-disciplinary team. You will manage a substantial budget while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. The organization values integrity and excellence, offering a supportive environment where your leadership will significantly impact the healthcare landscape. If you're passionate about innovation and results, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and coaching experience in a technical or R&D environment.
• Strong project and change management skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of 7 across R&D disciplines, fostering innovation.
• Managing a £1.5M budget and ensuring cost-effective resource allocation.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Regulatory Compliance

Change Management

Commercial Acumen

Education

Degree in Scientific or Engineering Discipline

Job description

R&D Manager

Location: Mid Devon Job Type: Permanent | Function: Project and Program Management

Excellent salary and package

My client exists to Make Healthcare Easier—developing, manufacturing, and marketing products that help consumers access the healthcare solutions they need, when and where they need them.

We are seeking a Group Leader R&D to lead our Product & Process Development function. This is a pivotal leadership role with responsibility for shaping the future of our product portfolio, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving innovation across a multi-disciplinary team.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Leading a team of 7 direct reports across R&D disciplines, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Managing a £1.5M budget and ensuring cost-effective resource allocation.
• Acting as the regulatory lead, guiding the business through the evolving foods and medicines regulatory landscape.
• Driving project management excellence to balance growth initiatives with compliance and operational efficiency.
• Influencing senior stakeholders with clear, concise communication of complex technical challenges and opportunities.
• Ensuring all development activities comply with GMP and company policies.
• Serving as gatekeeper in the project development process, ensuring high standards and strategic alignment.

What You’ll Bring:

• A degree (or equivalent) in a scientific or engineering discipline.
• Proven leadership and coaching experience in a technical or R&D environment.
• Strong project and change management skills.
• Regulatory expertise, particularly in medicines and food compliance.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to influence at all levels.
• A passion for innovation, sustainability, and delivering results in complex environments.

Why Apply?

My client believes in growing our people. You’ll be part of a purpose-driven team that values integrity, collaboration, and excellence. We offer a supportive environment where your ideas and leadership will shape the future of healthcare products.

PLEASE CONTACT ANDY AT BERRY RECRUITMENT FOR MORE INFORMATION ON 01392 308423 OR 07766 754240

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.