Head of R&D - Sensing Science

Head of R&D - Sensing ScienceLocation: Dagenham, Essex (2-3 days onsite)Salary: £80,000-£90,000 + benefitsAn innovative, venture-backed technology company developing next-generation intelligence and sensing systems is seeking a Head of R&D to lead its sensing strategy and scientific function.Having recently secured oversubscribed seed funding and with commercial products already in market, the business is scaling rapidly across applications including pest control, agriculture, animal health, environmental monitoring and future public health solutions.The OpportunityThis is a senior technical leadership role for an expert in sensing technologies who can bridge the gap between scientific research, product development and data-driven decision making.You'll work closely with engineering, firmware, software and data science teams to define how sensors are selected, tested, integrated and optimised within commercial products.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the company's sensing science and R&D strategyManage and mentor multidisciplinary scientific teamsDefine experimental design and testing methodologiesGuide sensor selection and performance evaluationCollaborate with engineering teams on sensor integrationWork with data scientists to improve sensor interpretation and ML modelsSupport the development of new sensing products and applicationsInfluence future technical direction and team growthAbout YouWe're looking for a scientifically credible leader with deep expertise in sensing technologies and experience translating research into real-world products.Relevant backgrounds may include:Gas, chemical or VOC sensingSensor fusion and embedded sensing systemsAnalytical chemistry or chemical ecologyMachine learning for sensor systemsScientific R&D leadershipExperience working with multidisciplinary engineering teams and commercialising sensing technologies is highly desirable.The company is open to candidates from industry, research organisations or academia who combine scientific depth with practical product thinking.Why Join?Shape a unique sensing and AI technology platformWork on cutting-edge sensor and machine learning applicationsJoin a well-funded business with commercial tractionInfluence company strategy and future product developmentContribute to technologies with significant long-term impact across multiple industriesTPBN1_UKTJ