HEAD OF TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT - Interim

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HEAD OF TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT

Our customer, a start-up Medical technology company located i Västerås, is currently seeking for a Head of Technical Development.





Key responsibilities

Effectively communicate department or area issues and results within and across functional areas and conducting presentations of details and/or technical information concerning specific projects or timelinesLead by example, developing and mentoring R&D team on product development methodology, critical thinking and problem-solving skills and encourage creativity in the R&D teamEnsure timely and consistent communication to stakeholders (CEO, Management team and Board) on progress, risk management and change management associated with technology and R&D portfolioCollaborate with the Founder and Scientific Advisers, in relation to scientific communication, IP strategy, patents, grant applications, clinical trials etc.Together with the CEO actively work with key suppliers and lead the strategic purchase developmentCollaborate with and assist the project manager in order to reach the long-term goals.Manager for technical team including 5-10 persons both employees and consultants





Managerial

The Head of Technical Development will be managing a group of engineers both employees and consultants (5-10 persons).

The members of the team have strong competencies within their own specialities. Some members of the team has participated in the project for a long time, but many of them are relatively new. A key to the success is to make them all work together and to create an environment where everyone is participating to the overall project plan 





Education/Experience/Qualification

Advanced degree in Engineering or Bioengineering required, preferred PhDMinimum of 5 years of direct product development and launch experience within medtechA minimum of 5 years’ experience of managerial rolesDeep understanding of Medical technology or very similar technology/systemFluent English and Swedish skills in speaking, writing and understanding

The ideal candidate for this role will have experience in new concept and product development. S/he will have a strong working knowledge of design controls, and all relevant regulatory requirements for the design, development and commercialization of medtech products. S/he achieves objectives of technology innovation and product development, after consideration of time, cost and performance standards. S/he applies all relevant international regulations/norms/standards.





Required competencies

In order to be successful, the candidate excels on the following competences:

InfluencePeople managementInnovationNetworkingEffective communication

The following competences are desirable:

Analysis & judgementSteadiness 





Mindset & interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational, collaborative and leadership skills with demonstrated track recordAbility to make and prioritize process and resource decisions based on overall team and organizational needsOutstanding learning, analytic, problem solving and decision-making skillsResult focused & Customer -and business orientationHigh level of commitment and personal integrityAbility to challenge existing technology, priorities and projectsPromoting a mutual respect environment humble to each and everyone’s skills and experiences, at company´s bestComfortable in an early stage company with a focus on flexibility, ability to multi-task, attention to detail, good follow-up and judgmentProject management and solid process management skills to assure assignments meet timelines, are managed and known to relevant partiesCapability to promote teamwork/collaboration, together with an attitude to measure performances by KPIsAs a person, you should be curious and prestigeles





About the position

Location: Västerås

Working hours: Fulltime

Period: Starting asap with estimated ending in 6 months

For further information, please contact Inez Almquist + 46737 08 41 94 or inez.almquist@ahexecutives.se