Head – Medical Product Development

Job Title: Head – Medical Product Development

Location: Coimbatore

Job Summary

The Head of Medical Product Development will lead the end-to-end development of innovative medical products from concept to commercialization. This includes overseeing design, R&D, clinical validations, regulatory compliance and cross-functional coordination with manufacturing, quality, and marketing teams. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with strong technical and strategic skills in the healthcare/MedTech domain.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the medical product development lifecycle including concept, prototyping, testing, regulatory submission, and launch.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, clinical affairs, regulatory, quality assurance, marketing, and operations.
• Identify new product opportunities based on market trends, unmet medical needs, and technological innovation.
• Establish development timelines, budgets, and resource plans, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR, MDR) and quality systems throughout the development process.
• Drive IP strategy and oversee patent filing related to product innovations.
• Guide and mentor a team of engineers, and project managers.
• Represent the company in technical discussions with key stakeholders, partners, and regulatory bodies.
• Continuously evaluate and improve product development methodologies, tools, and best practices.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biotechnology, or related medical sciences.
• 5+ years of experience in medical device or healthcare product development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Deep knowledge of medical device development regulations and compliance standards.
• Proven experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams and complex projects.
• Strong understanding of clinical validation, human factors engineering, and risk management.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to think strategically and translate vision into actionable execution.

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus

Work Location: In person