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Research and Development Director
DistrictKampalaCityWaContractFull timePosted2026-09-22Close date2026-09-30ExperienceNot specifiedSourceGreat Uganda JobsAddressPlot 16 A-C Martyrs Way, Ntinda, Kampala
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Microhaem Scientifics is hiring a Research and Development Director to lead end-to-end IVD product development, design controls, risk management, and verification and validation from concept to commercialization. The role requires driving regulatory-compliant R&D, cross-functional collaboration, and building a high-performance technical team. The position is based in Kampala with a deadline of September 30, 2026.
- Senior R&D leadership role in medical diagnostics and IVDs
- Covers WHO, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and SRA regulatory standards
- Leads product development from concept to commercialization
- Includes team leadership and external partner coordination
- Full-time role based in Kampala, Uganda
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Original source description
Microhaem Scientifics is a pioneering medical diagnostics manufacturer dedicated to advancing health equity across Africa and globally through high-quality, innovative in vitro diagnostics (IVDs). We operate in a fast-paced, stringently regulated environment, delivering cutting-edge point-of-care (POC) and molecular diagnostic solutions.
Job Purpose
We are seeking an exceptional, high-accountability R&D Director to lead our technical research, design execution, and product development strategy. The R&D Director will serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) across our entire medical device and IVD portfolio—driving end-to-end product development, design controls, risk management, and verification & validation (V&V) activities from concept to commercialization.
DUTIES AND
Responsibilities
- Essential functions of the position include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Technical R&D & Product Development Leadership
- Lead end-to-end IVD product development (rapid diagnostic tests, real-time PCR, isothermal assays) in compliance with WHO Prequalification, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and relevant Stringent Regulatory Authority (SRA) standards.
- Translate complex user and clinical needs into executable system specifications, development roadmaps, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Drive system architecture, hardware/software integration, reagent formulation, and analytical validation.
- Direct design transfer activities to commercial manufacturing, ensuring seamless scale-up and supplier integration.
- Lead root-cause investigations, technical troubleshooting, and continuous improvement for commercialized products.
- Cross-Functional Integration & Regulatory Strategy
- Support compilation of technical documentation for regulatory submissions (WHO, NDA, CE-IVD, US FDA) in close partnership with Quality and Regulatory Affairs.
- Enforce rigorous Design History Files (DHF) and change control protocols.
- Support marketing and commercialization by generating technical application data, white papers, and presenting at international academic and industry symposia.
- Team Leadership & Talent Culture
- Build, mentor, and direct a world-class R&D team committed to technical rigor, execution speed, and high accountability.
- Coordinate internal scientific teams and manage relationships with external international technical partners and research institutions.
- QUALIFICATIONS &
Experience
Salary: $60,000 – $84,000 USD Net per annum (Competitive salary based on
- Required Educational Background &
- D. in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related field, with at least 5 years of direct industrial
- developing IVD products/technologies.
- OR
- Master’s Degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field, with at least 10+ years of direct industrial
- developing IVD products/technologies.
- Technical & Regulatory Competencies
- Deep, hands-on expertise in developing point-of-care assays (lateral flow/immunoassays) and molecular diagnostic platforms (PCR, qPCR, nucleic acid extraction).
- Proven track record operating within medical device startups or commercial IVD manufacturing environments.
- In-depth mastery of ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC standards, WHO Prequalification guidelines, and SRA regulatory framework executions.
- High-level proficiency in modern technical software, eQMS platforms, statistical analysis tools, and technical project management frameworks.
- Personal Attributes
- Entrepreneurial, builder mindset with strong systems-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Exceptional cross-cultural communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Willingness to relocate to Kampala, Uganda
- REMUNERATION & INTERNATIONAL RELOCATION PACKAGE
- Comprehensive Compensation Package
- Base
- developing IVD products/technologies.
- OR Master’s Degree in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field, with at least 10+ years of direct industrial
- developing IVD products/technologies.
- postgraduate degree
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Education
- background and relevant experience).
- Housing: Full accommodation provided by the company.
- Transportation: Dedicated company transport provided.
- Medical insurance for staff and dependents
- Retirement/NSSF contributions
- Relocation Support: Relocation assistance and work permit sponsorship provided for eligible international candidates.
- Lead end-to-end IVD product development (rapid diagnostic tests, real-time PCR, isothermal assays) in compliance with WHO Prequalification, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and relevant Stringent Regulatory Authority (SRA) standards.
- Translate complex user and clinical needs into executable system specifications, development roadmaps, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Drive system architecture, hardware/software integration, reagent formulation, and analytical validation.
- Direct design transfer activities to commercial manufacturing, ensuring seamless scale-up and supplier integration.
- Lead root-cause investigations, technical troubleshooting, and continuous improvement for commercialized products.
- Support compilation of technical documentation for regulatory submissions (WHO, NDA, CE-IVD, US FDA) in close partnership with Quality and Regulatory Affairs.
- Enforce rigorous Design History Files (DHF) and change control protocols.
- Support marketing and commercialization by generating technical application data, white papers, and presenting at international academic and industry symposia.
- Build, mentor, and direct a world-class R&D team committed to technical rigor, execution speed, and high accountability.
- Coordinate internal scientific teams and manage relationships with external international technical partners and research institutions.
- Deep, hands-on expertise in developing point-of-care assays (lateral flow/immunoassays) and molecular diagnostic platforms (PCR, qPCR, nucleic acid extraction).
- Proven track record operating within medical device startups or commercial IVD manufacturing environments.
- In-depth mastery of ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC standards, WHO Prequalification guidelines, and SRA regulatory framework executions.
- High-level proficiency in modern technical software, eQMS platforms, statistical analysis tools, and technical project management frameworks.
- Entrepreneurial, builder mindset with strong systems-thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Exceptional cross-cultural communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- PhD in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Engineering, or a closely related field, with at least 5 years of direct industrial
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