Head of Product Development

Head of Product Development

High Wycombe
£80,000 - £90,000 + benefits

Are you ready to lead advanced technology development in a highly specialised engineering environment?

We're seeking an experienced Head of Product Development to lead the evolution of a portfolio of sophisticated scientific and sensing products used in analytical and industrial applications.

This is a senior leadership role combining strategic oversight, deep technical expertise, and people management within a precision technology setting.

You'll be responsible for driving new product innovation, enhancing existing solutions, and leading a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists to deliver high-performance, reliable products to market.

In this position, you will:

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  Define and deliver the product development roadmap in line with business objectives

  
  


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  Lead, mentor, and develop a cross-functional technical team, promoting collaboration and high performance

  
  


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  Oversee the design, development, testing, and validation of new products and system upgrades

  
  


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  Drive continuous improvement of existing products to support growth and market expansion

  
  


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  Manage development budgets, timelines, and resource planning

  
  


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  Work closely with manufacturing, quality, sales, suppliers, and external partners to deliver scalable solutions

  
  


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  Ensure compliance with ISO quality standards, regulatory requirements, and intellectual property considerations

  
  


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  Stay informed on emerging technologies, materials, and electronic system advancements relevant to the product range

  
  

You'll be a technically credible leader with a strong background in complex product development, bringing:

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  An MSc in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline (PhD highly desirable)

  
  


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  10+ years' experience in advanced technology, scientific instrumentation, semiconductor devices, or related fields

  
  


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  Strong understanding of sensor systems, electronics, and data analysis

  
  


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  Proven experience leading and developing technical teams (typically 5-10 people)

  
  


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  A track record of delivering products from concept through to production

  
  


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  Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

  
  

Experience within regulated environments, precision instrumentation, low-noise electronics, or patented technologies would be advantageous.

Based in High Wycombe, this is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of product strategy and development within a technically driven organisation.

You'll have genuine influence over technology direction, team growth, and long-term innovation in a role that blends leadership with hands-on technical challenge.

If you're motivated by building high-performing teams and delivering complex products to market, we'd love to hear from you.