Senior Development Technologist

Smith & Nephew; Kingston upon Hull; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare technology company seeks a Senior Development Technologist to innovate and design wound care products. In this role, you will ensure product excellence by collaborating across teams while adhering to regulatory standards. Join us to make a significant impact on patient outcomes.

Benefits

Generous annual bonus and pension schemes

Flexible vacation and time off

Private health and dental plans

Hybrid working model

Discounts on gyms and fitness clubs

Qualifications

• Experience leading design control projects in a regulated environment.
• Hands-on experience in product development and performance specification.

Responsibilities

• Define strategy for product design and development.
• Collaborate with teams on technical strategies.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems.

Skills

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Degree in Life Sciences or Engineering

Job description

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Senior Development Technologist

Apply locations UK - Hull GBU Office time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R83106

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living!

Are you passionate about advancing healthcare through innovation? At Smith + Nephew, we’re looking for a driven and meticulous Senior Development Technologist to join our dynamic R&D team. This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of wound care by designing market-leading products to solve the problems and challenges of living with a wound. If you love hands-on innovation, thrive in a collaborative environment and are ready to make a meaningful impact, then we want to hear from you.

As a Senior Development Technologist, you will play a key role in ensuring our wound care products continue to meet the highest standards of quality, performance, and compliance. You’ll lead design control activities for product changes, support post-launch improvements, and contribute technical expertise to regulatory submissions and commercial initiatives. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in life sciences or engineering, a passion for innovation, and a collaborative approach. You’ll work cross-functionally across R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, and Commercial teams to drive product excellence and patient outcomes.

What will you be doing?

• Defining the overall strategy for product design, development, and manufacturing processes.

• Collaborating with the NPD team and external partners to review and align on technical strategies.

• Understanding customer needs to create product performance specifications.

• Applying knowledge of materials and technologies to develop and assess technical solutions.

• Creating and managing project plans to ensure timely delivery of design and manufacturing activities.

• Ensuring compliance with relevant quality management systems throughout the project lifecycle.

• Identifying required scientific and technological support, resources, and skills for successful project execution.

• Forecasting and controlling project budgets related to technical work.

What you need to be successful:

You’ll be someone who thrives on solving complex problems and making a real impact in healthcare. With a solid foundation in science or engineering, you’ll bring both technical know-how and a collaborative approach to the table. You’re confident navigating regulatory frameworks and passionate about improving product performance and patient outcomes.

• A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant life science or engineering field, plus hands-on experience leading design control projects in a regulated environment.

• Someone who builds positive relationships across teams, communicates with clarity, and brings people together to solve problems and deliver results.

You. Unlimited

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

• Inclusion, Diversity and Equity: Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (https://www.smith-nephew.com/
• Your Future: Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes, Save As You Earn share options.
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Vacation and Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!
• Your Wellbeing: Private Health and Dental plans, Healthcare Cash Plans, Income Protection, Life Assurance and much more.
• Flexibility: Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles).
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship.
• Extra Perks: Discounts on Gyms and fitness clubs, Salary Sacrifice Bicycle and Car Schemes and many other Employee discounts.

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