Manager R&D Hardware

R&D Manager Hardware
Would you like to develop your skills in an innovative and world-leading company, within diagnostic hearing and balance solutions? We are seeking a R&D Manager who can lead and support our team, provide the necessary guidance to our current team, work with peer

leaders and drive the core technology development organization and continue our goal to develop top-tier products.

Engineer the Future of Audiology: Lead R&D at Demant Diagnostics
Our purpose is to deliver user-friendly and innovative solutions for our audiological instrumentation. R&D Demant Diagnostics have a global set-up with the core technology development located on our site in Middelfart, Denmark, we have close corporation and

co-development across the sites; product development is a team effort We are driven by the commitment to provide innovative solutions for hearing healthcare professionals worldwide, and solutions for medical instruments challenge us to push the boundaries of

what is possible with products of high usability and with the necessary compliance documentation.

Shape Cutting-Edge Solutions
This role involves leading and supporting our R&D team, providing guidance to team leads, and enhances our development organization to develop cutting-edge products. The Manager core technology R&D, will oversee all product development activities, manage

budgets, supervise the department, and participate in strategic product planning. The task facing you is to spearhead our aim to develop high-quality technology and algorithms and ensure compliance with the level of documentation needed for a medical device context. Besides this, you will play a central role in coordination and execution of R&D with peers across Demant Diagnostics. You will report to the VP R&D of Demant Diagnostics and be a member of the R&D leadership team.

Your task is to:
Lead the Core technology R&D team in product development and technology transfer.

Promote a culture of engagement, execution, and excellence in your organization and support the same across Diagnostics.

Maintain a healthy and effective collaboration between staff located in Denmark and Global teams.

Support cooperation on platforms and reusable modules across Diagnostics.

Enforce quality standards and processes to ensure product reliability.

Collaborate with senior management on product strategies and the product roadmap to support business growth.

Do you know what it takes?
We imagine you are an M.Sc. within electrical engineering or other engineering areas – combined with solid leadership experience. We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants with experience in leading teams developing accurate and reliable technology, and a history of creating effective and documented success with developing efficient teams. We work in a regulated industry where adhering to processes and maintaining structured documentation is critical for performing well in this role.

While your technical skills will enable you to think strategically about the direction of our products, solutions and technologies, the most important factor is that you are motivated by people management. We hope to see you build a culture of empowerment in your team and always be a pillar of support and guidance.

We expect that you:
Have your eyes peeled on processes, tools, technologies, and methods.

Use a structured technology maturation process build on reviews and simulation.

Nurture and execution driven culture.

Motivate and inspire personal and professional development in your team.

Collaborate with other business units and stakeholders.

As we are working in a global set up, you should navigate in English at all levels

with ease.

Do you see yourself working with us?
Then send your application, including CV in English as soon as possible. Please note we do only accept applications submitted via our application system in accordance with GDPR legislation. The application deadline is December 10th The first round of interviews is being conducted on December 16th The second round of interviews is being conducted January 7th, 2026.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) and we are committed to creating an

inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from alle qualified candidates

regardless of ethnic background, personality, age, gender, and education. Diversity is part

of our cultural DNA. Women in STEM areas are particularly encouraged to apply, as

Demant supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5 on gender equality.