Job Description
Head of Product Development
Location: High Wycombe (on-site)
Salary: £80,000 – £90,000 + benefits
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Product Development to lead the technological direction and team responsible for next-generation XRF and EDS detector products. This role combines hands-on scientific/engineering capability with strategic leadership, overseeing both new product innovation and enhancements to existing detector platforms.
The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team, shaping the development roadmap, driving technical excellence and ensuring smooth delivery from concept through to production.
Key Responsibilities
1. Own and deliver the product development roadmap for X-ray detectors and associated technologies
2. Lead and mentor a cross-functional technical team (scientists, engineers, and process specialists)
3. Oversee the design, optimisation, testing and validation of new and existing detector products
4. Troubleshoot technical challenges relating to detector physics, performance and manufacturability
5. Align technical direction with wider business objectives and market opportunities
6. Collaborate with external partners and suppliers on component deve...