Head of Product Development
High Wycombe
GBP80,000 : GBP90,000 + benefits
Are you ready to lead advanced technology development in a highly specialised engineering environment?
Were seeking an experienced Head of Product Development to lead the evolution of a portfolio of sophisticated scientific and sensing products used in analytical and industrial applications. This is a senior leadership role combining strategic oversight, deep technical expertise, and people management within a precision technology setting.
Youll be responsible for driving new product innovation, enhancing existing solutions, and leading a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists to deliver high:performance, reliable products to market.
The Role
In this position, you will:
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Define and deliver the product development roadmap in line with business objectives
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Lead, mentor, and develop a cross:functional technical team, promoting collaboration and high performance
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Oversee the design, development, testing, and validation of new products and system upgrades
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Drive continuous improvement of existing products to support growth and market expansion
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Manage development budgets, timelines, and resource planning
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Work closely with manufacturing, quality, sales, suppliers, and external partners to deliver scalable solutions
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Ensure compliance with ISO quality standards, regulatory requirements, and intellectual property considerations
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Stay informed on emerging technologies, materials, and electronic system advancements relevant to the product range
About You
Youll be a technically credible leader with a strong background in complex product development, bringing:
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An MSc in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline (PhD highly desirable)
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10+ years experience in advanced technology, scientific instrumentation, semiconductor devices, or related fields
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Strong understanding of sensor systems, electronics, and data analysis
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Proven experience leading and developing technical teams (typically 5:10 people)
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A track record of delivering products from concept through to production
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Excellent analytical, problem:solving, and communication skills
Experience within regulated environments, precision instrumentation, low:noise electronics, or patented technologies would be advantageous.
Why Join?
Based in High Wycombe, this is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of product strategy and development within a technically driven organisation. Youll have genuine influence over technology direction, team growth, and long:term innovation in a role that blends leadership with hands:on technical challenge.
If youre motivated by building high:performing teams and delivering complex products to market, wed love to hear from you.