Director Entwicklung (m/w/d)

About Our Client

Our client is an internationally active company in the Medical IT sector, headquartered in the Mönchengladbach region. Since its founding over three decades ago, the company has been developing and implementing innovative hardware and software solutions for hospitals, clinics, and medical facilities worldwide. As a specialized system service provider, the company offers holistic IT solutions – from planning and integration to commissioning. The portfolio includes, among others, medical all-in-one computers, high-resolution displays, OR integration systems, and solutions for digital image and video management in clinical environments. The goal is to make clinical workflows more efficient while simultaneously increasing patient safety.

With over 100 employees and locations in Germany, Switzerland, and Spain, they are internationally positioned and achieve a turnover in the low double-digit millions.

Recently, they became part of a European corporate group focused on medical technology, hospital infrastructure, and digital health solutions. The group unites several specialized manufacturers and technology companies that jointly develop integrated solutions for modern hospitals – from OR technologies and X-ray systems to IT and software solutions for clinical processes. The group aims to build a leading European MedTech platform that offers high-quality, integrated solutions for hospitals from a single source worldwide. With 6 companies, over 800 employees, an international sales network on five continents, and continuous investments in innovation and research, the group is driving the digitalization and modernization of the healthcare system.

Position

We are looking for a:

Director of Development (m/f/d)

As Director of Development (m/f/d), you will have overall responsibility for the development and further enhancement of the product portfolio in the field of medical IT and hardware solutions. You will lead an interdisciplinary team of approximately 15 employees from the areas of development, software, project management, product management, and technical documentation, and you will be responsible for the entire end-to-end product development process. You will ensure compliance with deadlines, quality, and budget targets and drive the continuous improvement of processes, tools, and methods. In close collaboration with management and adjacent areas such as sales, production, and QM/RA, you will ensure the efficient, cross-departmental implementation of innovative and high-quality products.

Position Description

• Reports to the CEO
• Number of employees: approx. 15

Responsibilities

Product & System Responsibility

• Responsibility for the development of integrated hardware/software system solutions
• Management of the entire end-to-end product development process
• Further development of product and technology strategy (including platform and architecture decisions)
• Responsibility for time-to-market, quality, and budget in the development area
• Ensuring regulatory requirements (MedTech)
• Risk management and prioritization of development projects
• Further development of software and system architecture
• Collaboration with international teams within the group
• Identification of new technologies and innovation drivers

Leadership & Organization

• Professional and disciplinary leadership of an interdisciplinary team of 15 employees from development, software, product management, and technical documentation
• Group-wide coordination of the R&D roadmap
• Further development of the organization towards scalability, efficiency, and clear role structures
• Building a performance-oriented and trusting team culture

Processes, Methods & Ecosystem

• Introduction and establishment of structured development processes (e.g., Stage/Toll-Gate) within the R&D process landscape
• Further development of tools, methods, and standards in product development
• Ensuring efficient development workflows and shortened time-to-market
• Support of modern project controlling

Interface Management

• Close collaboration with Sales, Production, QM/RA, and Service
• Translation of market and customer requirements into product and development roadmaps
• Management of cross-departmental collaboration along the value chain

Required Qualifications

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Engineering, Medical Technology, or comparable field
• Several years of experience in the development of technical products (hardware and software)
• Several years of leadership experience in a comparable role
• Experience in leading mixed teams
• In-depth experience in the end-to-end product development process
• Experience in introducing and optimizing structured development processes (e.g., Stage/Toll-Gate, agile methods)
• Good understanding of embedded systems
• Good knowledge in product management and product strategy
• Understanding of software architectures and digital business models
• Experience with regulatory requirements (ideally Medical Technology DIN 60601, ISO 13485)
• Very good German and English language skills

Key Factors Why This Position Is Attractive to Potential Candidates

A. Close collaboration with the CEO and direct access to company management – associated with a high degree of responsibility and scope for action.

B. The opportunity to strategically develop the company together with a dedicated and professional management team and lead it sustainably into the future.

C. An innovative medical technology company in a future-oriented market environment with an international customer base in the clinic and healthcare sector, as well as technologically sophisticated solutions for digital medical imaging.

D. A dynamic work environment with flat hierarchies, short decision-making paths, and significant opportunities for shaping the future in a medium-sized company.

Further Information

Further information can be obtained from the Project Lead: Melike Turak Tel: 02171 – 36 35 -130 m.turak@kempersrecruiting.de