R&D Operations Lead

R&D Operations Lead

Location: Orwell, Cambridge
Salary: £60,000 – £85,000 DoE + benefits

Accora is a family-owned medical device manufacturer with operations across the UK, France, Canada and the Nordics. With a growing R&D function, the business is focused on developing new products and adopting modern tools and technologies.

We’re expanding our R&D function and are looking for an R&D Operations Lead to work directly with the R&D Director.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who brings structure, keeps work on track, and ensures consistent follow-through. Working closely with the R&D Director, you will support the day-to-day operation of the function, enabling them to focus on strategy, product, and growth.

This is a fast-paced environment and you’ll be operating at speed, helping the team stay aligned, focused, and organised even as priorities shift and new work is introduced.

What you’ll lead & deliver

•      Run the R&D rhythm – Set up and run weekly and monthly meetings, ensuring clear structure and follow-through

•      Keep everything visible – Bring together updates from systems in a fast-moving environment where information changes quickly

•      Track commitments – Make sure anything promised, internally or externally, is logged, tracked, and delivered, even as priorities evolve

•      Stay ahead of issues – Maintain a clear view across the team and flag key risks early in a constantly changing project landscape

•      Bring structure to the team – Support onboarding, maintain org structure, and improve how the team operates as it grows and adapts

•      Drive follow-through – Pick up important work that risks being missed in a busy, high-pace environment and ensure it gets completed

•      Turn ideas into actions – Capture thoughts and translate them into clear, actionable next steps, often at speed