As the Head of Product Development and Innovation, you will report directly to the Executive Board and be responsible for the projects and employees of the entire division.
Key Responsibilities:
* Application and acquisition of funding for research and development
* Further development and optimisation of existing products and technologies
* Analysis of customers and market requirements, technical clarification with customers and suppliers
* Development of new products and technologies up to series production
* Planning of project structures and organizations with internal and external partners
* Applying for and maintaining appropriate patent protection, competition and patent monitoring
* Approvals of new products with a focus on CE, NMPA and FDA
* Preparation, monitoring and adherence to budget plans of the responsible departments
* Efficient planning, coordination and management of the development project portfolio
Key Requirements:
* You are a visionary, assertive and at the same time down-to-earth leader with a degree in the natural sciences
* At least 8 years of professional and management experience in research and development work in the field of medical technology
* Strategic vision with emphatic leadership skills, ability to work in a team and in-depth knowledge of modern project management methods including development tools
* Knowledge of regulatory requirements (MDR, FDA, NMPA, DIN EN ISO 13485, DIN EN ISO 14971)
* A high degree of initiative and motivation
* Analytical way of thinking, independent and decisive way of working
* A friendly, confident and consistent manner in communication with the necessary tact
* Confident handling of MS Office
* Very good written and spoken German and English skills
This role offers:
* Varied and responsible work in an innovative and future-oriented company
* Independent area of responsibility
* Exchange on an equal footing Collegial support culture
* Short decision-making processes due to a flat hierarchy
* 30 days of vacation per year
* Company car for private use