Director, Biomedical Sciences

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 around 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in almost 100 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. Convatec’s revenues in 2023 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more about Convatec, please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com

At Convatec, we’re transforming our business for the better. Better products. Better ways of working. And better ways of delivering for our customers and each other. We’re aiming for nothing short of excellence. Join us on our journey to #ForeverCaring as a Director, Biomedical Sciences, and you’ll do the same.

 

The Director of Biomedical Sciences is a senior leader within Technology and Innovation (T&I)’s Applied Research organization, responsible for the organization’s life sciences capabilities.  This individual is charged with building and managing a world class Biomedical Sciences team, comprising microbiology, tissue engineering, biomaterials interfaces, and biocompatibility.  The Director of Biomedical Sciences develops and drives a talent strategy, defines performance expectations and ways of working, allocates resources, and leads the team to deliver Convatec’s strategic priorities across front-end innovation, product development, and lifecycle management.   

 

The Director of Biomedical Sciences is also responsible for delivering technology development programs.  The Director of Biomedical Sciences is accountable for structuring multi-faceted research programs aimed at addressing identified needs, working in collaboration with partners throughout Convatec and externally to advance innovation in a structured, milestone-driven process.  This individual is expected to partner with a wide range of stakeholders, including Applied Research, New Product Development, Marketing, Medical and Clinical Affairs, Market Access, and External Innovation to develop innovative and differentiated technologies that can be taken into product development. 

 

ABOUT THE ROLE

 

Lead the Biomedical Sciences Team 

• Translate business strategies into clear, actionable goals and plans for a team. 

• Align team with strategy and set measurable performance expectations. 

• Allocate resources across near- and long-term priorities, maintaining flexibility to adapt to changing needs.

• Anticipate challenges and opportunities to optimize team performance. 

• Build relationships with peers, senior leaders, and direct reports to foster collaboration and shared goals. 

• Enhance team effectiveness by fostering both individual growth and building collective capability. 

• Develop and manage annual budgets aligned with business goals. 

• Optimize resources (personnel, equipment, and other assets) to support objectives. 

• Conduct talent reviews, performance evaluations, and drive succession planning. 
  Track and meet KPIs such as project timelines, training completion, and