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Mechanical Design Engineer - Genomics Instrumentation - Cambridge
A growing biotechnology company, based in Cambridge, is currently looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development of cutting-edge genomics instrumentation.
You will be working within a multidisciplinary team of engineering experts, including physicists, electronics engineers, software developers, and life sciences specialists.
You'll be a key member of the team, contributing to the design and development of innovative devices that enable high-throughput genomic workflows and precision diagnostics.
We're looking for someone with experience in product design and development, ideally within medical devices, diagnostics, or scientific instrumentation.
A background in mechanical engineering is essential, and experience working in regulated environments (ISO 13485, FDA QSR) would be highly beneficial.
The ideal candidate will have a few years of industry experience and be looking to take the next step in their career.
You'll be involved in the full product lifecycle—from concept development and prototyping through to design for manufacture and product launch.
You'll be rewarded with a competitive salary, regular salary reviews, bonus scheme, pension, life assurance, and other excellent benefits you'd expect from a growing, forward-thinking organisation.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that invests in its people and is making a real impact in the field of genomics.
Due to expected interest, I recommend applying now to avoid missing out.
For more information, please feel free to call Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices and Scientific recruitment at Newton Colmore Consulting, on +44 121 268 2240, or make an application and one of our team will be in touch.
Newton Colmore Consulting is a specialist recruitment company within the Medical Devices, Scientific Engineering, Scientific Software, Robotics, Science, Electronics Design, New Product Design, Human Factors, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance and Field Service Engineering sectors. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Cambridge, England
Salary / Rate: bonus, enhanced pension
Posted: 2025-10-15 12:59:26
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Electronics Engineer - Piezoelectronics - New Product Development - Cambridge
A growing Scientific Engineering organisation is currently seeking an Electronics Engineer to assist in the product development of new piezoelectronics technologies.
You will collaborate with a team of mechanical design engineers, software engineers, and scientists, making teamwork crucial.
In this role, you will be the sole electronics specialist, so confidence in your abilities is essential.
Your responsibilities will include electronics design and PCB layout for the new piezoelectronics devices, as well as writing Embedded C software and using other software languages.
While having experience in piezoelectronics would be ideal, it is not a strict requirement.
However, we do prefer candidates with experience in highly regulated fields such as Medical Devices, Biotechnology, Scientific Engineering, Pharmatech, or other scientific domains.
While working on cutting-edge technologies, you will also enjoy an excellent starting salary, a generous pension, annual bonuses, private medical cover, life assurance, and other benefits typically associated with larger organisations.
Given the expected high level of interest in this role, we recommend submitting your application promptly if you are interested.
We are looking for someone to start relatively soon, though we understand that you may have a notice period.
The interview process will be swift, commencing with a video interview and progressing to an in-person interview.
Part of the interview may involve a tour of their state-of-the-art facilities, which are currently being expanded to stay at the forefront of technological advances.
For further information, please do not hesitate to call Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices Recruitment and Scientific Recruitment Specialist at Newton Colmore, on +44 121 268 2240, or submit an application, and a member of our Newton Colmore team will get in touch with you.
Newton Colmore Consulting is a specialist recruitment company within the Medical Devices, Scientific Engineering, Scientific Software, Robotics, Science, Electronics Design, New Product Design, Human Factors, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, and Field Service Engineering sectors. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Cambridge, England
Salary / Rate: Negotiable
Posted: 2025-10-15 09:55:45
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ROLE OVERVIEW
An exciting opportunity for a VP, Global Regulatory Affairs to join a leading Cell and Gene Therapy CDMO.
As the VP, Global Regulatory Affairs, you will play a key role in providing global regulatory leadership, supporting clients developing advanced therapy programmes from early development through to commercialisation.
You will be responsible for defining and implementing global regulatory strategies, ensuring compliance with international standards, and building strong partnerships with regulatory authorities.
This role reports directly into the SVP, Global Quality and will lead an experienced regulatory team during a period of continued international growth.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Your duties as the VP, Global Regulatory Affairs will be varied however the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:
- Develop and execute global regulatory strategies that support client programmes across cell and gene therapy, ensuring alignment with regional and international agency expectations.
- Act as the senior regulatory representative with global health authorities, leading discussions, responses, and inspections while building trusted long-term relationships.
- Provide expert regulatory input across CMC, clinical, and post-approval activities, supporting high-quality submissions such as INDs, IMPDs, and variations.
- Partner with commercial, quality, and technical operations teams to provide regulatory insight during client engagements, business development activities, and due diligence reviews.
- Lead, coach, and mentor a high-performing global regulatory team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional development across regions.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
To be successful in your application to this exciting role as the VP, Global Regulatory Affairs we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history:
- A Degree or higher level in a relevant Life Science discipline (e.g., Pharmaceutical Chemistry / Biochemistry / Regulatory Science).
- Extensive experience in global regulatory affairs within biologics, advanced therapy, or gene therapy environments.
- Proven leadership experience within a CDMO or partnering organisation, managing regulatory teams and engaging with global health authorities.
- Demonstrated ability to lead strategic regulatory initiatives, ensuring compliance and supporting clients through the product lifecycle.
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?
You will join a business recognised for its expertise in advanced therapies and biologics manufacturing, with the opportunity to shape global regulatory strategy across a growing international network. This position offers visibility at executive level, direct involvement in client partnerships, and the chance to influence regulatory direction in one of the most innovative areas of life sciences.
You will be part of the senior leadership team driving excellence in Cell and Gene Therapy development.
KEY WORDS: VP Global Regulatory Affairs / Regulatory Affairs / Advanced Therapy / Gene Therapy / Biologics / ATMP / CGT / CDMO / CMC / FDA / EMA / MHRA / Leadership / Compliance / Regulatory Strategy / Quality Systems / Biotechnology
Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer.
We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements.
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Type: Permanent Location: Oxfordshire,England
Start: 06/10/2025
Salary / Rate: Experience Dependent
Posted: 2025-10-06 11:39:11
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DFM Engineer - Design for Manufacturing - Medical Devices - Cambridge
An exciting opportunity awaits you to join a rapidly growing Medical Devices division and contribute to the development of innovative Medical Technologies.
We are seeking a Senior or Principal Design Engineer who has previously worked as a hands on engineer, potentially as a Manufacturing Engineer, while working on Design of Manufacturing (DFM) within the Medical Devices, Biotechnology or Sciences industries.
Ideally, you will have a degree in manufacturing, mechanical or process engineering, while having Manufacturing, Design or Process Engineering experience designing in 3D CAD while also having a background in maintaining production machinery.
You will support design teams across multiple functions, with a particular focus on Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
The role involves building prototypes and testing new rigs to ensure medical devices function correctly and can be manufactured efficiently.
Supply Chain experience would be highly advantageous.
Given the size of the group, we need someone willing to engage in designing, building, and testing systems, as well as maintaining production machinery.
As the group expands, this role will evolve, providing excellent opportunities for career advancement.
You will be expected to take leadership of various projects as they arise, whilst also collaborating effectively within teams depends on project requirements.
Due to working alongside other Medical Devices divisions, it is expected that you would have knowledge of ISO 13485, QMS and GMP.
In return, you will receive an excellent starting salary, free lunches, enhanced pension, bonuses, healthcare and other excellent benefits you'd expect with a much larger organisation.
Given the high demand for Medical Devices opportunities, we anticipate significant interest in this role.
If you are interested, we recommend submitting your application promptly to avoid missing out.
For more information, please contact Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and Drug Discovery Recruitment at Newton Colmore, on +44 121 268 2240.
Alternatively, submit your application and a member of our team will be in touch.
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Type: Permanent Location: Cambridge, England
Salary / Rate: Pension, bonus, medical etc.
Posted: 2025-10-03 13:31:24
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Medical Devices - Cambridge
An exciting opportunity awaits you to join a rapidly growing Medical Devices division and contribute to the development of innovative Medical Technologies.
We are seeking a Senior or Principal Manufacturing Engineer with experience in designing production and manufacturing systems within the Medical Devices, Biotechnology or Sciences industries.
Ideally, you will have a degree in Manufacturing, mechanical or process engineering, while having Manufacturing or Process Engineering experience designing in 3D CAD while also having a background in maintaining production machinery.
You will support design teams across multiple functions, with a particular focus on Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
The role involves building prototypes and testing new rigs to ensure medical devices function correctly and can be manufactured efficiently.
Supply Chain experience would be highly advantageous.
Given the size of the group, we need someone willing to engage in designing, building, and testing systems, as well as maintaining production machinery.
As the group expands, this role will evolve, providing excellent opportunities for career advancement.
You will be expected to take leadership of various projects as they arise, whilst also collaborating effectively within teams depends on project requirements.
Due to working alongside other Medical Devices divisions, it is expected that you would have knowledge of ISO 13485, QMS and GMP.
In return, you will receive an excellent starting salary, free lunches, enhanced pension, bonuses, healthcare and other excellent benefits you'd expect with a much larger organisation.
Given the high demand for Medical Devices opportunities, we anticipate significant interest in this role.
If you are interested, we recommend submitting your application promptly to avoid missing out.
For more information, please contact Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and Drug Discovery Recruitment at Newton Colmore, on +44 121 268 2240.
Alternatively, submit your application and a member of our team will be in touch.
Please note that without a CV, we can only provide limited information. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Cambridge, England
Salary / Rate: Pension, bonus, medical etc.
Posted: 2025-10-03 10:43:18
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Project Engineer - Manufacturing Design - Implantable Medical Devices - Cambridge
An exciting opportunity awaits you to join a rapidly growing Medical Devices division and contribute to the development of innovative Implantable Medical Technologies.
We are seeking a Senior or Principal Project Engineer who has previously worked as a Manufacturing Engineer with experience in designing production and manufacturing systems within the Medical Devices, Biotechnology or Sciences industries.
Ideally, you will have a degree in Manufacturing, mechanical or process engineering, while having Manufacturing or Process Engineering experience designing in 3D CAD while also having a background in maintaining production machinery.
You will support design teams across multiple functions, with a particular focus on Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
The role involves building prototypes and testing new rigs to ensure medical devices function correctly and can be manufactured efficiently.
Supply Chain experience would be highly advantageous.
Given the size of the group, we need someone willing to engage in designing, building, and testing systems, as well as maintaining production machinery.
As the group expands, this role will evolve, providing excellent opportunities for career advancement.
You will be expected to take leadership of various projects as they arise, whilst also collaborating effectively within teams depends on project requirements.
Due to working alongside other Medical Devices divisions, it is expected that you would have knowledge of ISO 13485, QMS and GMP.
In return, you will receive an excellent starting salary, free lunches, enhanced pension, bonuses, healthcare and other excellent benefits you'd expect with a much larger organisation.
Given the high demand for Medical Devices opportunities, we anticipate significant interest in this role.
If you are interested, we recommend submitting your application promptly to avoid missing out.
For more information, please contact Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and Drug Discovery Recruitment at Newton Colmore, on +44 121 268 2240.
Alternatively, submit your application and a member of our team will be in touch.
Please note that without a CV, we can only provide limited information.
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Type: Permanent Location: Cambridge, England
Salary / Rate: Pension, bonus, medical etc.
Posted: 2025-10-03 10:41:26
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Implantable Medical Devices - Cambridge
An exciting opportunity awaits you to join a rapidly growing Implantable Medical Devices division and contribute to the development of innovative Medical Technologies.
We are seeking a Senior or Principal Manufacturing Engineer with experience in designing production and manufacturing systems within the Medical Devices, Biotechnology or Sciences industries.
Ideally, you will have a degree in Manufacturing, mechanical or process engineering, while having Manufacturing or Process Engineering experience designing in 3D CAD while also having a background in maintaining production machinery.
You will support design teams across multiple functions, with a particular focus on Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
The role involves building prototypes and testing new rigs to ensure medical devices function correctly and can be manufactured efficiently.
Supply Chain experience would be highly advantageous.
Given the size of the group, we need someone willing to engage in designing, building, and testing systems, as well as maintaining production machinery.
As the group expands, this role will evolve, providing excellent opportunities for career advancement.
You will be expected to take leadership of various projects as they arise, whilst also collaborating effectively within teams depends on project requirements.
Due to working alongside other Medical Devices divisions, it is expected that you would have knowledge of ISO 13485, QMS and GMP.
In return, you will receive an excellent starting salary, free lunches, enhanced pension, bonuses, healthcare and other excellent benefits you'd expect with a much larger organisation.
Given the high demand for Medical Devices opportunities, we anticipate significant interest in this role.
If you are interested, we recommend submitting your application promptly to avoid missing out.
For more information, please contact Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and Drug Discovery Recruitment at Newton Colmore, on +44 121 268 2240.
Alternatively, submit your application and a member of our team will be in touch.
Please note that without a CV, we can only provide limited information. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Cambridge, England
Salary / Rate: Pension, bonus, medical etc.
Posted: 2025-10-03 10:40:52
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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Fluidic Systems
Newton Colmore is working with a leading technology innovator in Cambridge, and we are looking for a senior mechanical engineer who understands fluidics, thermodynamics and heat transfer.
This exciting new role will give the Mechanical Engineer an excellent opportunity to work on novel products that span multiple industrial applications.
You will hold responsibility for the design and development of new ideas, from initial concept through to manufacture.
You will be evaluating new ideas using evidence from modelling or experimentally obtained evidence and will be working on system and component-level elements.
You will then test and verify your ideas and work closely with the manufacturing team to ensure manufacturability throughout every step of the design process.
You will be brining with you a passion for mechanical engineering and solving problems, coupled with strong academics.
A detailed understanding of using maths and physics within the fields of fluidics and thermodynamics is vitally important for this position.
The company are offering tailored packages for the right engineer, which includes a performance bonus, free lunches, and market leading pension plan.
They can also offer you career progression and foster an environment that encourages collaboration, learning and self-development.
If you would like to find out more about this opportunity than go ahead and make an application and a member of our team will be in touch to talk through the role further.
This role is being managed by Matt Lowdon who is one of the directors at Newton Colmore.
Newton Colmore is a specialist recruitment and growth consultancy dedicated to the medical devices and biotechnology sectors. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Cambridge, England
Salary / Rate: Tailored package + bonus - Negotiable
Posted: 2025-09-30 21:53:36
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Cell & Gene Therapy Systems - Cambridge
We are working with a leading medical devices and biotech company, based in Cambridge, to recruit a Senior Manufacturing Engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges across global teams.
This role offers the opportunity to lead multiple projects that scale up advanced bioreactor and consumable systems, supporting commercial manufacturing across the UK, Europe, and occasionally further afield.
You will be responsible for transferring products from development into full-scale manufacture, ensuring quality and compliance with ISO 13485 standards.
Your work will include instrument qualification, supplier alignment for CE and UKCA certification, and the creation of robust documentation, including SOPs and Work Instructions.
You will collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners, acting as a key technical interface across continents.
We are seeking someone with a strong background in manufacturing engineering within biotech, medical devices, or automation.
You will bring hands-on experience in product transfer, regulatory documentation, and customer-facing technical support.
A degree in chemical engineering, biotechnology, or a related field is essential, along with a passion for continuous improvement and collaborative problem-solving.
This is an opportunity to join a company that is redefining how biotechnologies and medical devices are manufactured.
You will be part of a team that values technical hobbies, mentoring, and global impact, with flexible working options and a culture that supports both professional and personal growth.
In return, you will receive a competitive salary, annual bonus, private healthcare, generous pension contributions, and access to a wide range of lifestyle and professional development benefits.
For more information, please contact Andrew Welsh, Director of Medical Devices, Biotech and Drug Discovery Recruitment at Newton Colmore, on +44 121 268 2240.
Alternatively, submit your application and a member of our team will be in touch.
Please note that without a CV, we can only provide limited information. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Cambridge, England
Salary / Rate: Pension, bonus, medical etc.
Posted: 2025-09-29 14:38:29
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NPI Engineer - Clinical Diagnostics
Newton Colmore is representing a medical devices company based in Cambridge, recognised as an industry leader in novel clinical diagnostics technology.
This organisation has built a strong reputation for delivering life-changing healthcare solutions through engineering and manufacturing excellence.
Due to continued growth and expansion of their product portfolio, they are seeking an experienced NPI Engineer to join their manufacturing transfer team.
The Role
This is a great opportunity for an NPI engineer to play a pivotal role in bringing innovative medical devices from concept through to commercial production.
You will be at the heart of new product introduction (NPI) activities, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless product launches.
Key Responsibilities
Design for Manufacturing (DfM) & Transfer:
Lead design for manufacturing initiatives, working collaboratively with R&D teams to improve product designs for efficient, scalable production
Drive technology transfer activities from development through to full-scale manufacturing
Develop and implement manufacturing strategies for new product introductions
Conduct manufacturing feasibility assessments and risk analyses
Process Development & Optimisation:
Design, develop and validate manufacturing processes for medical device production
Create detailed manufacturing procedures, work instructions and quality control protocols
Implement lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives
Support scale-up activities from pilot production to commercial volumes
Cross-functional Collaboration:
Partner with quality assurance teams to ensure regulatory compliance throughout the manufacturing process
Work closely with supply chain and procurement teams on vendor qualification and component sourcing
Collaborate with project management teams to ensure timely delivery of NPI milestones
Essential Requirements
Ideally around five years in manufacturing engineering within a medical devices or biotechnology environment.
Flexible for the right candidate.
Proven experience in design for manufacturing and new product introduction
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes including machining, assembly, and quality control systems
Experience with manufacturing transfer projects and scale-up activities
Understanding of medical device regulations (ISO 13485, FDA QSR, MDR) is highly desirable
Proficiency in CAD software and manufacturing analysis tools
Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ideally educated to degree level in a relevant subject.
What's On Offer
Competitive salary commensurate with experience - flexible from mid-level to senior.
Comprehensive benefits package including bonus, healthcare, pension, and much more.
Opportunity to work with complex medical technology that makes a real difference to patients
Professional development opportunities and career progression
Cooperative, innovative working environment with world-class engineering teams
Next Steps
This is a confidential search being conducted on behalf of our client.
For a discrete, confidential discussion about this exceptional opportunity, please contact:
Matt Lowdon Founder 0121 268 2240 / hello @ newtoncolmore .
com
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Due to the confidential nature of this search, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted with full company details.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.
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Type: Permanent Location: Cambridge, England
Salary / Rate: £50000 - £60000 per annum + Tailored package + bonus + much more
Posted: 2025-09-15 12:29:18
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Green biotechnology organisation is looking for a lead Data Scientist, you will be leading a team working on diverse projects to solve key business problems, enable data driven decision making and automate process.
Candidate requirements
Masters Degree in Highly Numerate Subject
Experience designing and developing Data Science and Machine learning Solutions.
Python (Pandas, NumPy, SciKit, Matplotlib, SciPy)
SQL, PostgreSQL
AWS
Experience working with statistical and machine learning techniques. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £50000 - £70000 Per Annum None
Posted: 2025-09-13 11:03:56
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Medical Devices
A medical devices company based in Cambridgeshire is looking for a senior manufacturing / new product introduction engineer to join their fledgling team and help take their first products from development through to production.
This company is looking to transform the lives of their patients by providing a step-change in real-time personalised health information via their novel sensor technology.
As a manufacturing engineer within the business, you will be taking lead on their manufacturing process development, including controlling each stage of the process and planning experimental work with prototypes to discover where improvements can be made with the product and processes.
You will also hold responsibility for assessing manufacturing quality, and supporting design for manufacture as products are developed, including modelling product costs, identifying potential suppliers, and supporting supplier audits.
A key aspect of this role will also be applying your knowledge to design verification activities, including the procurement of prototypes for testing and specification and validation of jigs and fixtures.
The company are offering a generous and tailored compensation package which also variety of perks, including monetary bonuses.
They have built an innovative environment and make sure their people have everything they need to make a success of their roles.
You will be joining a multidisciplinary team, working alongside world-class engineers and scientists.
This company is looking for an engineer that has hands-on experience with design and manufacturing, ideally coupled with an understanding of ISO13485 and GMP.
Familiarity with manufacturing process improvement methodologies would be an advantage, as would having a good network of CMOs and tooling specialists.
This role will grow as the company grows and along with your technical contribution you will play a key part in shaping their working practices and team culture.
It is an exciting time to join this company.
If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, then make an application and a consultant within our team will be in touch to discuss it further.
Newton Colmore is a specialist search firm operating within the medical devices and biotechnology sectors.
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Type: Permanent Location: Cambridge, England
Salary / Rate: Tailored package + bonus
Posted: 2025-09-09 09:55:38
