R&D Director (Medical Device)

Hudson Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in the Medical Device industry in Singapore is seeking an R&D Director to lead multidisciplinary teams in developing innovative medical device systems. This role requires a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering or a related field, along with a minimum of 8 years' experience in R&D within a similar industry. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of design controls and excellent leadership skills. This position directly reports to the CEO and involves collaboration with various departments to ensure successful product launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of R&D experience in similar industry with leadership of complex system development.
• Strong knowledge of design controls, regulatory requirements, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary R&D teams in developing innovative medical device systems.
• Define product architecture, technology roadmap, and research strategy.
• Oversee design controls, risk management, and documentation.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, Clinical, and Marketing for smooth product launch.

Job description

THE COMPANY

Our Client is a renowned organisation in the Medical Device industry with a strong presence within APAC. They are looking for an R&D Director as part of their expansion plans within the region, reporting directly to the CEO.

THE ROLE

The R&D Director is responsible for:

• Lead multidisciplinary R&D teams in developing innovative medical device systems, ensuring safety, performance, and regulatory compliance.
• Define product architecture, technology roadmap, and research strategy aligned with business goals.
• Oversee design controls, risk management, verification/validation, and documentation in accordance with ISO 13485 and relevant regulatory standards.
• Collaborate closely with Quality, Manufacturing, Clinical, Marketing, and external partners to ensure smooth design transfer and product launch.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 8 years of R&D experience in similar industry with leadership of complex system development.
• Strong knowledge of design controls, regulatory requirements, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.

If you are interested to explore this opportunity, you may send your updated CV to me at [e-mail].