V&V Lead, Medical Robotics — Production‑Ready Systems

Machnet Robotics; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Continuous learning and professional development

Inclusive and diverse workplace

Job summary

A pioneering medical technology company is seeking a Verification & Validation Lead to oversee the transition of its medical robotic platform from prototype to product. This leadership role involves defining verification strategies, establishing a dedicated V&V team, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates possess extensive experience in medical device verification, excellent team management skills, and strong engineering judgement. This position offers an opportunity to impact patient care and safety positively, in a collaborative environment focused on innovation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in verification, validation, or product verification on complex electromechanical products, preferably medical devices.
• Proven ability to build and lead teams, including hiring and mentoring.
• Strong experience with V&V documentation, including verification plans and traceability matrices.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the end-to-end V&V strategy for the robotic platform.
• Build and lead the V&V team, setting standards for execution quality.
• Create and maintain the Verification Master Plan aligning with risk and regulatory expectations.

Skills

Verification strategies

Team leadership

V&V documentation

Engineering judgement

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Engineering (Systems, Electrical, Mechanical, Robotics, Biomedical, Software)

Tools

Test automation tools

Python-based test rigs

Job description

A pioneering medical technology company is seeking a Verification & Validation Lead to oversee the transition of its medical robotic platform from prototype to product. This leadership role involves defining verification strategies, establishing a dedicated V&V team, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates possess extensive experience in medical device verification, excellent team management skills, and strong engineering judgement. This position offers an opportunity to impact patient care and safety positively, in a collaborative environment focused on innovation.