Technical R&D Lead

• Manage the technical development programme, defining the system architecture, development roadmap, and technical milestones
• Manage project planning, timelines, resources, and technical risk across hardware, software, optics, and biological components
• Coordinate internal and external collaborators to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of project goals
• Translate customer and market requirements into detailed technical specifications, performance metrics, and validation plans
• Support the evolution of the technology from laboratory prototype towards a robust, scalable, and manufacturable system
• Ensure alignment between technical development and commercial product-market fit
• Identify relevant standards, regulatory pathways, and compliance requirements for life science and bioanalytical instrumentation
• Contribute to the definition of a regulatory and quality strategy appropriate for target applications and markets
• Ensure technical documentation supports future regulatory submissions and investor due diligence
• Work closely with Tyndall/UCC Innovation (TTO) to identify, protect, and manage foreground and background IP
• Support patent drafting, freedom-to-operate considerations, and IP strategy aligned with spin-out formation
• Support the development of the emerging spin-out opportunity
• Participate in Education and Public Engagement activities
• Ensure compliance with Tyndall’s Quality Management Systems, Health and Safety standards, and other regulations
• To carry out any additional duties that may reasonably be required within the general scope and level of the post

• PhD in Biochemistry or other relevant areas
• Formal Certification or Diploma in Project management
• Typically, 4+ years extensive industry experience managing technical R&D programmes in life sciences, bioanalytical instrumentation, or medical/diagnostic technologies
• Demonstrated ability to manage multidisciplinary projects spanning hardware, software, sensors, data analytics and biology
• Proven track record of delivering innovative bioanalytical solutions across drug discovery, toxicology, and cell therapy
• Experience translating research outputs into product-oriented development
• Proven expertise in cell analysis and fluorescence-based technologies
• Knowledge of standards, regulatory, and quality considerations relevant to life science or bioanalytical devices
• Demonstrated management of cross-functional teams spanning hardware, software, sensors, and biology to deliver integrated workflow solutions
• Experience working with intellectual property and technology transfer processes
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Track record of working on own initiative
• Desire to participate in any future start-up company

Experience with photonics-based devices

• Opportunities to contribute to ground-breaking research and innovation that shape Ireland’s economy and the society at large
• Strong support for formal training, further study and professional development
• Interdisciplinary Environment: Where academia, industry, and innovation intersect - supported by cutting-edge infrastructure and expert knowledge
• Flexibility to work remotely and on-site, where the role allows
• Access to UCC pension, long-term illness benefit, life assurance, and more
• Competitive annual leave entitlements
• Athena Swan Bronze award holder, with ongoing initiatives led by a dedicated People and Culture team to ensure equity for all
• A culture grounded in Ambition, Collaboration, Diversity, Excellence, and Integrity
• A proactive, innovation-driven environment that welcomes entrepreneurial and creative thinkers, including those with start-up experience
• Structured induction and mentoring to help new hires integrate and thrive
• A collaborative, people-first workplace with a strong sense of community