Research & Innovation Manager (London)

Job Description Our leading medical device client is looking for a Research and Innovation Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be the driving force behind breakthrough solutions for chronic respiratory conditions. Responsibilities: Lead the Innovation Pipeline: Spearhead discovery sprints, hackathons, and rapid prototyping cycles to uncover the next wave of customer-centric technologies. From Vision to Execution: Guide innovative concepts from initial idea through to development and deployment. Foster a Creative Culture: Mentor inquisitive engineers and interns, champion design-thinking, and embed experimentation into your teams everyday approach. Identify Opportunities: Monitor market trends, emerging technologies, and unmet customer needs to define and prioritize impactful innovation themes. Fuel Ideation: Facilitate creative workshops and structured brainstorming sessions to generate a continuous flow of new ideas. Validate Early: Oversee rapid prototyping, simulations, and feasibility testing to reduce risk and build stakeholder confidence early in the process. Keep Projects Moving: Develop integrated plans, remove obstacles, and maintain project momentum from concept to completion. Develop Talent: Provide technical coaching and career development support for engineers, co-ops, and interns. Skills and Experience: Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering or product teams to launch innovative solutions. Deep understanding of Stage-Gate or similar innovation frameworks, with the adaptability to modify them when needed. Strong technical background in mechanical, electrical, biomedical, or systems engineering, with a quick-learning mindset across disciplines. Ability to translate high-level strategy into practical experiments, measurable outcomes, and compelling narratives for both executives and customers. A collaborative leadership style that builds others up, celebrates progress, and turns challenges into learning opportunities. Education & Experience Requirements Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Mechatronic, Biomedical) or a related discipline 8-10+ years of product development experience People management experience is an asset Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) designation is desirable Strong experience in the medical device, respiratory supplies, or healthcare/clinical industry Experience in start-up environments is a solid asset Demonstrated project management expertise Familiarity with market assessments, clinical research, and scientific publications Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2obsv5