Chief Technology Officer

Optos Dunfermline, Scotland, United Kingdom

Dunfermline, Scotland – possibility of hybrid working

Who we are

Optos (now part of Nikon) was founded in 1992 by Douglas Anderson with the goal to make a patient-friendly device to capture a digital ultra-widefield image of the retina. Today, millions of patients around the world have benefited from optomap retinal imaging.

Our products produce high resolution optomap images of 82% or 200◦ of the retina, something no other imaging device is capable of in a single capture. In addition, our Monaco and Silverstone devices integrate ultra-widefield retinal imaging and image-guided Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). All devices facilitate the early detection, management and effective treatment of disorders and diseases evidenced in the retina such as retinal detachments and tears, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and age-related macular degeneration. More than 2,900 published and ongoing clinical trials as well as thousands of case studies and testimonials show the long-term value of optomap imaging and OCT in diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient engagement.

Headquartered in Dunfermline (Edinburgh) Scotland, Optos is a fast-growing international company with operations in the US, Canada, UK, France, Germany, Austria, Norway, Australia, Spain, and Switzerland.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking an experienced Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead Research and Development at Optos (about 110 Engineers through the management of 6 Directors in charge of Software, Systems, Opto-Mechanical, Hardware, IP & Projects).

You will be responsible for driving the design, development and delivery of leading technologies and product offerings to ensure the company remains the market leader in retinal imaging. You will be a key member of the executive team working closely with the CEO and other members of the team (COO, CCO, CFO…) to develop and implement strategies to ensure the company’s continued growth and success. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a proven leader with a strong technical background and a passion for advancing our world-leading product offering globally.

What you will be doing

• Develop and execute the technology vision and strategy for the company, in alignment with the company’s growth strategy and market trends.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including research, electronics, optics, system and software engineers, fostering a culture of innovation delivery, collaboration, and technical excellence.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, supply chain, clinical, quality and regulatory affairs, to ensure the successful delivery of the product roadmap to the market.
• Identify and evaluate technology trends and advancements in the eye-care diagnostic field.
• Lead the intellectual property (IP) strategies, including patent filings and protection, to safeguard and enhance the company’s technology portfolio.
• Establish and develop strategic partnerships, both industrial and academic, in the support of development of the overall product roadmap and stay informed about the latest advancements.
• Responsible for overall R&D expenditure include people, 3rd party spend and capital expenditure.

Who you are

• Proven leadership and team development experience, operating at a board / executive team level.
• Proven track record of technology leadership in cross-functional, highly dynamic and competitive industry.
• Qualification in Science or Engineering discipline.
• Experience of working within a regulated environment, preferably medical devices.
• Ability to articulate complex technical subject matter to technical and non-technical audience.

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Management, and Strategy/Planning

Industries

• Medical Equipment Manufacturing