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Programme Lead – Pharmaceutical Drug Delivery Systems

Cambridge, England, gbFull-time2026-10-13 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead multidisciplinary teams to develop complex pharmaceutical drug-delivery systems and combination products from concept through manufacture, addressing technical uncertainty and evolving delivery requirements.

Role type

Senior Programme Lead (Medical Device/Combination Products)

Builds

Complex therapies for home administration and specialist targeted/local delivery technologies

Domain

Healthcare / Life Sciences / Drug Delivery Engineering

Required skills

Complex programme leadership, medical device development, drug-device combination products, design for manufacturability, systems-level thinking, regulatory strategy, client relationship management, multidisciplinary team management

Preferred skills

Strategic thinking, commercial awareness, coaching/mentoring, navigating ambiguity, travel for client engagements

Technologies

Medical device development tools, combination product frameworks

Responsibilities

Own challenging development programmes, guide clients through technical/regulatory/commercial decisions, build trusted client partnerships, mentor colleagues, shape development approach

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities