Head of R&D
Location
pretoria, pretoria
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Other-General
Posted
June 13, 2026
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