Manager R&D Labs

Manager R&D Labs focuses on with more than 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring.

What the role involves

• With more than 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring.
• Develop the CTEC‑Oxford laboratory and administrative team, building capability, driving high performance, and ensuring alignment with Convatec’s scientific and operational priorit.
• Delivering CNAP R&D programmes, overseeing method development, validation, indication‑expansion studies, and next‑generation platform initiatives.
• Strengthen laboratory compliance and governance, owning CSV and QMS integration to ensure full alignment with GMP, GDC QMS, CSV, and regulatory expectations.
• Driving laboratory transformation and expansion, including facility transition to CTEC standards, lab fit‑out, equipment acquisition, and readiness for GMP and Research‑Only operatio.
• Managing OPEX and CAPEX budgets, ensuring efficient, compliant, and strategically aligned investment in laboratory capability and infrastructure.

Skills and requirements

• Doctorate (or advanced degree) in Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline, with deep expertise in complex laboratory systems and scientific operati.
• Robust regulatory knowledge within MedTech and/or Pharma, with proven ability to navigate global regulatory frameworks (, FDA, ISO, GMP).
• Exceptional problem‑solving capabilities, with a track record of implementing innovative, data‑driven solutions that improve system performance and operational efficiency.

Confirmed role details

• A formal recruitment process is required for all our opportunities prior to any offer of employment.

Additional role context

• Convatec’s revenues in 2024 were over $2 billion.
• The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC).
• 8 direct reports.