Head of Device Product Development
Pubblicato il 03-10-2026 - Chiesi in Reggio Emilia
Overview
In this role, you will lead the Device Product Development department to advance Medical Devices and device constituents in drug-device combos, ensuring feasible design, development, manufacturing and testing within quality and regulatory standards. You will shape strategies from prototyping to product launch, drive innovative device technologies, and manage partnerships with vendors and manufacturing partners. You will influence the project portfolio, resources, and compliance, while developing a high-performance, cross-functional team in a global R&D; context. This is a chance to impact how device solutions scale within a patient-focused biopharma environment.
Retribuzione / Benefits
- pension
- private medical insurance
- wellbeing programme
- flexible benefits programme
- annual premio scheme
- relocation support
Responsabilità
- Lead and develop the Device Product Development team, ensuring alignment with quality, cGMP, HSE and regulations
- Identify optimal design, development and manufacturing strategies from prototyping to launch
- Foster innovative device products and testing technologies aligned with company strategy
- Participate in due diligences for in-licensing opportunities
- Support IP strategy and patent development
- Manage strategic vendor relationships (design agencies, CMOs, test labs, consultants)
- Ensure successful transfer of device products and specs to Manufacturing or CMOs
- Prepare and revise SOPs and processes
- Oversee staff development, capability building and resource allocation
- Act as centre of excellence for medical devices and combination products balancing internal capacity and outsourcing
- Contribute to device project portfolio, resources (CAPEX, OPEX, FTE) and management communications
- Ensure safety and environmental compliance
- Review and approve Design Controls documentation
- Provide expertise in medical device quality, risk management, manufacturing and regulatory frameworks (ISO 13485, ISO 14971, cGMP)
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