Head of R&D

Date: Oct 27, 2025

Location: Delft, NL

Remote Work: 1-2 days at home (site based)

Join our diverse teams of passionate people and a career that allows you to develop both personally and professionally. At Getinge we exist to make life‑saving technology accessible for more people. To make a true difference for our customers – and to save more lives, we need team players, forward thinkers, and game changers.

Are you looking for an inspiring career? You just found it.

At Getinge Applikon, we believe that innovation is the driving force behind the future of biotechnology. As a pioneer in the development of advanced bioreactor systems, we play a crucial role in transforming the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. We are proud to be part of Getinge, where we contribute to solutions that improve healthcare and save lives.

Are you a creative and driven leader eager to bring tomorrow’s technologies to life today? As an R&D Manager at Getinge Applikon, you will have the opportunity to make a difference in a dynamic and forward‑thinking environment. You will be at the helm of our R&D department, where you will collaborate with a talented team to shape the future of biotechnology. You will be the engine behind the new product development and product care of bioreactor systems.

• Inspire and lead the R&D team in developing bioreactor systems
• Ensure that cross functional New Product Development is executed within the established requirements, quality, budgets, timelines, and in accordance with applicable procedures, laws, regulations, and instructions
• Ensure that Product Care is performed to maintain the highest quality on the product offered to the market
• As part of the Management Team co‑define the strategic direction of our R&D activities, while working closely together with international teams to turn innovative ideas into reality
• Manage the R&D Team and foster a culture of continuous improvement and ensure seamless cooperation with the greater Getinge Delft organization
• Ensure compliance with standards and regulations so that our innovations are safe, reliable, sustainable and effective

• A Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other relevant engineering field, with a proven track record in a leadership role within R&D
• A strategic thinker who can translate complex problems into smart, practical solutions.
• An inspirational leader capable of motivating and coaching teams to achieve their full potential
• An excellent communicator, fluent in both Dutch and English, capable of conveying complex ideas clearly and convincingly
• Knowledge of the biotechnology industry and a passion for developing technologies that truly matter

With a firm belief that every person and community should have access to the best possible care, Getinge provides hospitals and life science institutions with products and solutions aiming to improve clinical results and optimise workflows. The offering includes products and solutions for intensive care, cardiovascular procedures, operating rooms, sterile reprocessing and life science. Getinge employs over 12,000 people worldwide and the products are sold in more than 135 countries.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.