Product Development Project Lead

With a respected product portfolio and a business that’s growing fast, in this Product Development Project Lead role you’ll have the freedom to drive innovation while being backed by a team that wants to help you progress.

And you’ll do this with one of the best overall benefits packages we’ve seen in the medical space - they say they're people focused and they have the package to back it up. Generous annual leave, flexible working, and funded professional development mean you’ll have the support to grow both personally and professionally.


Who it’s for and what you’ll get

Our client is a medical devices business, rapidly growing and aiming to improve patient care through innovative new products backed by high-quality clinical insight. Their portfolio enhances patient comfort, safety and quality of life and the products are used globally and in nearly every NHS hospital in the UK.

As for working there, from day one you’ll get access to a wide range of benefits, including:
 

• Healthcare cash plan and 24/7 GP access for peace of mind
• Discounts on shopping, gym memberships and more
• In-house PT sessions twice a week to help stay on top of your fitness
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Buy up to 5 extra holiday days per year for added flexibility
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme for sustainable commuting
• Recognition and awards programme to celebrate your contributions
• A day off each year for charitable work or volunteering
• Regular team outings and events to build connections
• Generous parental leave (maternity/paternity/shared/adoption)

What will your day to day look like?

You’ll lead on product development projects from concept to launch, ensuring each product meets high clinical and commercial standards. An average week might include:
 

• Owning project timelines, deliverables, and outcomes
• Translating product concepts into commercially viable solutions
• Working closely with suppliers and manufacturing partners
• Helping to shape the future product pipeline
• Using customer feedback and product performance to drive continuous improvement
• Ensuring all products company with relevant industry regulations

This role will suit you if you…
 

• Have at least 5 years’ experience in an R&D or product development role
• Know how to deliver new product development projects
• Have great project management skills and can move things along at pace
• Can collaborate well with internal and external teams
• Know your way around technical documentation

Ideally, you’d also have a good understanding of the medical devices or healthcare space, but this isn’t a dealbreaker for the right person.


Think this could be your next role?

Then we’d love to hear from you! If you’re interested in applying or would like to see the full job description for this role, please get in touch with Ryan Luckman on ryan.luckman@fmctalent.com


The fine print

Reference number: 21815
Temporary or Permanent: Permanent
FMC contact for this role: Ryan Luckman