Senior Director/ VP of R&D

Platform&Co; Singapore; On-site; SGD 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform&Co in Singapore seeks an senior R&D leader to guide an innovation hub and advance medical equipment from concept to market. You will lead a diverse team across mechanical, electrical, software, and biomedical disciplines, shaping strategy and aligning with global priorities.

You will oversee full product lifecycles, collaborate with global teams, build academic and industry partnerships, and drive a culture of rigorous scientific and regulatory excellence.

Qualifications

• Masters or Ph.D. in Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in R&D leadership in medical equipment or life sciences.
• Proven track record bringing medical devices to market.
• Strong design control, risk management, and regulatory knowledge.
• Exceptional leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary R&D team across engineering disciplines.
• Shape the Singapore hub's innovation strategy in line with global R&D priorities.
• Oversee the full product lifecycle from concept to commercialization.
• Collaborate with product management, clinical, regulatory and manufacturing.
• Build partnerships with universities, hospitals and research institutes.
• Foster a culture of innovation and scientific rigor.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13485, FDA, CE and other standards.
• Manage budgets and resources to hit R&D goals and timelines.

Skills

Leadership

R&D strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory knowledge

Design control

Budget management

Education

Masters or PhD in Engineering

Job description

About the job Senior Director/ VP of R&D

About the Client:

They are a fast-growing medical technology company dedicated to transforming patient care through innovation, precision, and smart engineering. Their products empower healthcare professionals and improve outcomes worldwide and were just getting started.

To support their rapid expansion in Asia and strengthen their innovation capabilities, they are seeking an R&D Director to lead theirSingapore-based innovation hub, driving the next generation of medical equipment from concept to commercialization.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary R&D team (mechanical, electrical, software, and biomedical engineers) to develop cutting-edge medical equipment.

Shape the innovation strategy for the Singapore hub, aligning local projects with global R&D priorities.

Oversee the full product lifecycle from research, design, prototyping, and validation to transfer to manufacturing.

Collaborate globally with product management, clinical affairs, regulatory, and manufacturing teams to ensure seamless product development and launch.

Build strong partnerships with universities, hospitals, and research institutes in Singapore and across Asia.

Drive a culture of innovation fostering creativity, technical excellence, and scientific rigor.

Ensure compliance with global regulatory and quality standards (ISO 13485, FDA, CE, etc.).

Manage budgets and resources effectively to deliver on R&D goals and timelines.

Qualifications

Masters or Ph.D. in Engineering, Biomedical Science, or a related field.

10+ years of experience in R&D leadership roles within the medical equipment or life sciences industry.

Proven track record of bringing medical equipment or diagnostic systems to market.

Strong understanding of design control, risk management, and regulatory pathways.

Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage diverse technical teams.

Experience collaborating with cross-functional and global teams.

Entrepreneurial mindset passionate about innovation and impact.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a high-impact global mission improving healthcare outcomes worldwide.

Lead innovation at the intersection of science, engineering, and medicine.

Collaborative, international culture with access to world-class resources.

Competitive compensation and opportunities for global career growth.