Director of Process Development opportunity at a high-growth medical device company who are at a critical inflection point.
The organisation is progressing a Class III product through clinical trials while, in parallel, preparing for commercial scale-up.
This role of Process Development Director has been created specifically to: Own and execute a yield improvement strategy Lead hands-on process development and optimisation, using strong DOE-driven approaches Act as the technical authority linking process development, NPI and manufacturing, ensuring scalable, launch-ready processes Partner closely with senior leadership and manufacturing teams to set credible, achievable execution plans Required Experience Experience delivering Class III medical devices to launch (cardiology experience strongly preferred)A strong manufacturing mindset — someone who understands how development decisions translate to yield, scale, and cost Has led 5+ new product introductions into cleanroom manufacturing environments Demonstrated expertise in scaling processes from initial R&D into commercial launch / volumes Proven cross-functional leader – works closely with R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and suppliers Great communicator – both technical/ functional & capable of interacting with non-engineers; ideally experience of engaging with Board members & investors Deep knowledge of statistical approaches to process development (Lean Six Sigma black belt preferred) including DOE, MSA, RSM, SPC, CPK, ANOVA etc.
Strong knowledge of regulatory standards This is a high-impact opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the technology, owning complex problems, and stepping into a broader strategic leadership role as the company scales.
Excellent Starting Salary, bonus and a full suite of top of market benefits included.
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