Chief Medical Device Development & Launch

Network Scientific Ltd.; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 79,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Scientific Ltd. is seeking a Head of Product Development to lead the R&D of medical devices from concept through testing, regulatory approval and full-scale manufacturing. You will shape strategy, prioritise projects, and drive cross-functional collaboration with QA, regulatory, and commercial teams.

The role requires managing scientists and engineers, balancing technical with commercial decisions, and ensuring cost-effective, scalable production.

Qualifications

• Experience leading medical device product teams.
• Experience taking products from concept to commercial launch.
• Solid understanding of medical device regulations (ISO 13485, ISO 14971, MDR, FDA).
• Ability to balance technical and commercial decisions.
• Proven track record managing scientists and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of scientists and engineers developing new medical devices.
• Decide which projects should be prioritised and ensure they stay on track.
• Design and oversee laboratory testing to ensure safety, effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
• Resolve technical problems when products don’t perform as expected.
• Collaborate with QA and Regulatory Affairs to gain approvals.
• Ensure products can be manufactured reliably and cost-effectively.
• Manage external partners such as universities, testing labs and suppliers.
• Report progress, risks and recommendations to senior management.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to ensure sustainable product rollout.

Skills

Leadership

Project prioritization

Strategic thinking

Team management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

MSc or PhD in Biochemistry, Chemistry or Materials Science

Job description

Network Scientific Ltd. is seeking a Head of Product Development to lead the R&D of medical devices from concept through testing, regulatory approval and full-scale manufacturing. You will shape strategy, prioritise projects, and drive cross-functional collaboration with QA, regulatory, and commercial teams.

The role requires managing scientists and engineers, balancing technical with commercial decisions, and ensuring cost-effective, scalable production.