Our client is an innovative MedTech company developing cutting-edge, non-invasive diagnostic solutions. Their technology leverages advanced sensing methods to transform how chronic conditions are monitored, with a mission to make healthcare more accessible, painless, and patient-friendly on a global scale.

The role

In this position, you will join in a senior leadership role, responsible for driving the development and miniaturisation of a highly complex medical device. You will lead a small, highly skilled team while also taking ownership of identifying and integrating the most advanced external technologies available globally. This is a non-linear, innovation-driven role offering significant autonomy, combining deep technical expertise in optical physics with strategic leadership and external collaboration.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and provide technical direction to a team of optical physicists and engineers

• Define and execute the strategy and roadmap for technology miniaturisation, including key milestones and deliverables

• Scout and evaluate cutting-edge technologies globally to identify optimal solutions for device development

• Build and manage strategic partnerships with external developers, suppliers, research institutions, and consultants

• Lead the selection and evaluation of external partners to accelerate development and reduce project risk

• Drive the project from early-stage concept through to a validated, development-ready solution

• Manage internal and external development budgets effectively

• Report progress, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership, including executive stakeholders and board-level audiences

• Collaborate cross-functionally to align technical development with broader business objectives

Required experience and qualifications

• Strong academic background in Optical Physics or a closely related field

• Proven experience leading early-stage, non-linear R&D or concept-phase development projects

• Experience in technology scouting and working with external partners on a global scale

• Strong leadership capabilities, with experience managing small, high-performing technical teams

• Ability to operate with autonomy, taking ownership of strategy and execution in ambiguous environments

• Proactive, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented mindset

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical teams and senior stakeholders

Why this role?

• Join a highly innovative MedTech company working on breakthrough diagnostic technology

• Take ownership of a strategically critical project with high visibility at executive level

• Work with a world-class, multidisciplinary team in a collaborative environment

• Flexible working setup, with the option to be based in Denmark or remotely within Europe

• Opportunity to shape the future of a novel medical device from concept to reality

• Significant exposure to global technology ecosystems and industry-leading partners