Chief Development Officer

About the Company

Our client is an international aesthetics company specialising in injectable aesthetic products, with an established global presence and ambitious growth plan s. Flexible location in Eur

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Role Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Development Officer will lead Product Development, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs and Vigilance across the organisation. This executive leadership role will be responsible for driving innovation, regulatory compliance, product quality and lifecycle management while supporting the Company's continued international

growth. Respons

ibilities Provide strategic leadership for Product Development, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs and Vigilance functions.Lead the global Quality Management System and ensure continued compliance with applicable international standards and r egulations.Develop and execute regulatory strategies supporting product registrations, market access and lifecycle management activities.Oversee vigilance, complaint handling, post-market surveillance and risk management programmes.Ensure organisational readiness for external audits, inspections and regulatory a ssessments.Drive quality and regulatory transformation initiatives wher e required.Lead development programmes from concept through commerc ialisation.Ensure development activities are aligned with regulatory, quality, manufacturing and commercial re quirements.Partner closely with Commercial, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Medical Affairs and Executive Leader ship teams.Build and maintain relationships with regulatory authorities, notified bodies, industry partners and external st akeholders.Provide regular updates and strategic recommendations to the Executive Team, Board and Sh

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ualifications Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering or a related scienti fic discipline.15+ years' experience within injectable aesthetics, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biologics or related heal thcare sectors.Senior leadership experience across Product Development, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Development or Scie ntific Affairs.Strong knowledge of ISO 13485, EU MDR, MDSAP and global regulator y requirements.Proven experience leading product development and lifecycle management activities from concept through com mercialisation.Experience overseeing Quality Management Systems, risk management, vigilance and post-market surveilla nce activities.Track record of successful regulatory inspections, audits and complia nce programmes.Experience leading multidisciplinary international teams within highly regulate d environments.Strong understanding of sterile, injectable, combination product or Class III medical device development and manufacturing.Experience operating at executive leadership level and engaging with Boards, Investors and Senio

r Stakeholders. This represents an exceptional opportunity for a senior executive to shape the future direction of a growing international aesthetics business and play a central role in the development of its next generation product portfolio. Apply wi

thout hesitation.