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Head of R&D, Pretoria

Head of R&D, Pretoria
Description
We are recruiting on behalf of a pioneering South African medical device company based in Pretoria, whose flagship products are used by anaesthesiologists worldwide to improve patient safety outcomes. They are seeking a Head of R&D to lead their multi-disciplinary engineering department.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Lead, scale, and mentor a multi-disciplinary R&D department spanning hardware, firmware, software, and production engineering
  • Drive high-level system architecture across the full technology stack — embedded systems, mobile applications, and cloud environments
  • Take ownership of the full product lifecycle from R&D scoping and prototyping through to validation, production engineering, and commercial launch
  • Establish frameworks for design reviews, architecture documentation, and quality control; manage R&D budgets, resource allocation, and timelines
  • Ensure all hardware and software designs adhere to medical standards (ISO 13485, IEC 60601, IEC 62304) and guide the team through FDA and CE submission processes
  • Collaborate with product management, clinical teams, and executive leadership to align technology with commercial goals
Experience & Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Electronic, Electrical, Biomedical, or Computer Engineering (Master's advantageous)
  • 10+ years of engineering experience with a proven track record of taking complex products from concept to commercial release
  • 3+ years in a senior management or director-level role leading multi-disciplinary technical teams
  • Experience in a regulated industry (medical devices, aerospace, or automotive)
  • Architectural proficiency across: C++ (embedded), JavaScript/Node.js, Python, Rust, C#, Bash
  • Demonstrated experience with AWS cloud environments and hardware design in a manufacturing/production setting
  • Advantageous: Embedded Linux (Yocto Project), React Native, FDA software/hardware submission experience
Highlights
  • Company name
    RecruitPro Solutions
  • Job position
    Head of R&D
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