Process Development Lead

About the role

The Process Development Lead will drive end‑to‑end development projects for a leading medtech company, guiding concepts through design for manufacturing (DFM) to commercialisation. This position works closely with cross‑functional teams across multiple sites to deliver innovative, life‑saving technologies.

Key responsibilities

• Lead cross‑functional project teams through the R&D lifecycle, ensuring alignment with development phase‑gate objectives.
• Create, track, and communicate key milestones in partnership with the PMO and development teams.
• Coordinate with Operations, Regulatory, R&D, and Quality functions to define and complete deliverables.
• Translate business strategy into detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Monitor progress, highlight acceleration opportunities, and manage escalations or delays.
• Maintain transparent communication channels for project changes and stakeholder updates.
• Prioritise work and resources to align with business unit priorities.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of project management experience, specifically in R&D operations.
• Professional certification such as PMP (highly desirable).
• Proven program‑management experience in new‑product development life‑cycle.
• Strong knowledge of the medical‑device industry.
• Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed, geographically diverse organisation.
• Demonstrated leadership and issue‑resolution capabilities.

Required skills

• Project Management
• R&D Operations
• Program Management
• Medical Devices industry knowledge
• Design for Manufacturing (DFM)

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to life‑saving technologies.
• Dynamic, collaborative environment with global impact.