STR Group – High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom
Head of Product Development
STR Group – High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom
Base pay range: £80,000 – £90,000 + benefits
Are you a senior technology leader passionate about taking complex, high-value products from concept to market?
We’re looking for an experienced Head of Product Development to lead the strategy, development, and delivery of a portfolio of advanced scientific and sensing products used in demanding technical environments. This is a key leadership role, combining strategic ownership with hands‑on technical oversight and people management.
What you’ll be doing:
* Owning the product development roadmap and aligning it with business objectives
* Leading and developing a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists
* Driving new product innovation alongside continuous improvement of existing solutions
* Overseeing design, testing, validation, and transition into production
* Managing budgets, timelines, and technical resources
* Collaborating closely with manufacturing, quality, sales, suppliers, and external partners
* Ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulatory requirements
What we’re looking for:
* MSc in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or similar (PhD advantageous)
* 10+ years’ experience in advanced product development or scientific/engineering environments
* Proven leadership experience managing technical teams
* Strong background in complex systems, electronics, sensors, or instrumentation
* A track record of delivering products from concept through to production
* Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and stakeholder management skills
Why apply?
This is a senior, influential role based in High Wycombe, offering the chance to shape product strategy, lead a high‑performing technical team, and make a tangible impact within a specialist technology business.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Product Management
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