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
- 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.
