R&D Manager – Drug Delivery Systems

Company: Newton Colmore Consulting
Apply for the R&D Manager – Drug Delivery Systems
Location: Cambridge
Job Description:

Overview

You will lead advanced research on infusion pumps and active implantable technology, guiding a multidisciplinary team from concept through design to manufacturing readiness. This role blends technical leadership with hands-on design, shaping products that aim to improve life-saving therapies. You’ll be the design lead within the organisation, driving strategic decisions and impactful research initiatives in a Cambridge-based medical devices setting.

Pay / Benefits

  • tailored salary
  • bonuses
  • income protection
  • pension

Responsibilities

  • lead complex research projects within the R&D team
  • provide technical and strategic leadership for product development
  • hands-on design and development of infusion pumps and active implantable devices
  • collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to drive product strategy
  • serve as the design lead and advocate for manufacturing readiness
  • shape the design process from ideation to production release

Key requirements

  • strong mechanical engineering fundamentals
  • experience with drug delivery systems
  • experience across the full design cycle from idea to manufacture
  • ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional teams
  • hands-on design experience in medical devices is advantageous
  • leadership
  • strategic thinking
  • collaboration
  • mechanical design for medical devices
  • drug delivery systems
  • infusion pumps

Posted: September 14th, 2026