R&D Operations Lead

Accora Royston, England May 23, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay £60,000 – £85,000
Work Onsite
Level Senior

R&D Operations Lead focuses on stay ahead of issues – maintain a clear view across the team and flag key risks early in a constantly changing project landscape.

What the role involves

  • Stay ahead of issues – Maintain a clear view across the team and flag key risks early in a constantly changing project landscape.
  • In the first 3 months, you’ll establish a clear operating rhythm, improve visibility across the team.
  • Ensure commitments are consistently delivered, while quickly adapting to the pace of the team and changing project priorities.

Skills and requirements

  • Experience in a programme, project, or operations role.
  • Experience in manufacturing, hardware, or regulated environments.

Confirmed role details

  • £60,000 – £85,000 DoE + benefits.
  • Accora is a family-owned medical device manufacturer with operations across the UK, France, Canada and the Nordics.
  • We’re expanding our R&D function and are looking for an R&D Operations Lead to work directly with the R&D Director.
  • Working closely with the R&D Director, you will support the day-to-day operation of the function, enabling them to focus on strategy, product, and growth.

Additional role context

  • Maintain org structure, and improve how the team operates as it grows and adapts.
  • Drive follow-through – Pick up important work that risks being missed in a busy, high-pace environment.
  • Ensure it gets completed.

Known job details

  • Pay: £60,000 – £85,000
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