Manager R&D Labs (CNAP)

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Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care Ostomy Care Continence Care and Infusion Care. With more than 10000 colleagues we provide our products and services in around 90 countries united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatecs revenues in 2024 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit

Position Overview

This pivotal role provides management for the ConvatecOxford laboratory and team which are the centre of excellence for Convatecs Next Generation Adaptive Platform technologies that leverage nitric oxide for therapeutic applications. Overseeing the implementation optimisation and ongoing governance of technical processes systems and equipment to ensure operational excellence and full regulatory compliance to enable effective completion of R&D projects at the site. The position leads a multidisciplinary teamincluding a technician junior scientists senior scientists and a principal scientistsetting clear prioritisation building capability and fostering a positive team and highperformance culture. A key requirement of the role is developing effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. Success in this role requires strong leadership presence deep technical expertise and exceptional communication and influencing skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the CTECOxford laboratory and administrative team building capability driving high performance and ensuring alignment with Convatecs scientific and operational priorities.

• Deliver CNAP R&D programmes overseeing method development validation indicationexpansion studies and nextgeneration platform initiatives.

• Strengthen laboratory compliance and governance owning CSV and QMS integration to ensure full alignment with GMP GDC QMS CSV and regulatory expectations.

• Drive laboratory transformation and expansion including facility transition to CTEC standards lab fitout equipment acquisition and readiness for GMP and ResearchOnly operations.

• Manage OPEX and CAPEX budgets ensuring efficient compliant and strategically aligned investment in laboratory capability and infrastructure.

Skills & Experience:

• Applies strong scientific and technical judgement to guide complex programmes and shape the lab capability strategy.

• Translates strategic goals into clear plans with measurable outcomes.

• Drives highquality execution ensuring timelines compliance and performance standards are consistently met.

• Holds self and team accountable for delivering impactful results.

• Champions new ideas and technologies that enhance laboratory capability and efficiency.

• Uses structured problemsolving to optimise processes and elevate scientific output.

• Demonstrates strong learning agility and curiosity

• Builds and leads a highperforming multidisciplinary team and drives high-performing team principles

• Fosters collaboration and promotes a culture of growth authenticity and inclusion.

• Coaches recruits and develops people to meet both their career goals and the organisations goal

• Works effectively across R&D Quality Regulatory ITQA and external partners.

• Communicates with clarity and influence to ensure alignment and informed decisionmaking.

• Demonstrates deep listening skills

• Demonstrates strong understanding of GMP QMS CSV and regulatory expectations.

• Leads qualitydriven behaviours and ensures robust documentation and audit readiness.

• Acts with transparency integrity accountability and sound judgement. Conveys an appropriate sense of urgency in delivering on the priorities for the CNAP programme and gets things done

• Rolemodels Convatecs values leadership behaviours and commitment to doing whats right.

Qualifications/Education:

• Doctorate (or advanced degree) in Biochemistry Biomedical Engineering or a related scientific discipline with deep expertise in complex laboratory systems and scientific operations.

• Extensive technical proficiency in managing optimizing and troubleshooting advanced laboratory equipment analytical platforms and highthroughput systems.

• Robust regulatory knowledge within MedTech and/or Pharma with proven ability to navigate global regulatory frameworks (e.g. FDA ISO GMP) and maintain compliance.

• Demonstrated team leadership including managing and developing highperforming scientific or technical teams in fastpaced innovationdriven environments.

• Exceptional problemsolving capabilities with a track record of implementing innovative datadriven solutions that improve system performance and operational efficiency.

Team:

• 8 direct reports

Working Conditions:

• Full-time on-site role (office plus laboratory environment with exposure to chemicals reagents and solvents electronic equipment some manual handling).

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