R&D Director

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 Director who can lead and support our team, provide the necessary guidance to our current team leads and drive the software development organization and continue our goal to develop top-tier products.

Engineer the Future of Audiology: Lead R&D at Interacoustics

Our purpose is to deliver user-friendly and innovative software solutions for our audiological instrumentation. R&D Interacoustics is located on our site in Middelfart, Denmark and our site in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and we have close corporation and co-development across the sites; software development is a team effort! We are driven by the commitment to provide innovative solutions for hearing healthcare professionals worldwide, and software 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 enhancing our software development organization to develop cutting-edge software. The Director of R&D, Interacoustics will oversee all product development activities, manage budgets, supervise the department, and participate in strategic product planning.

You will have direct reports in both Middelfart, Denmark and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The task facing you is to spearhead our aim to develop high-quality software and ensure compliance with the level of documentation needed for a medica 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 CEO & President of Interacoustics and be a member of the top leadership team in Interacoustics.

Your task is to:

• Lead the Interacoustics R&D team in product development and production transition.
• 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 Malaysia.
• Support cooperation on software 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 have what it takes?

We imagine you are an M.Sc. (cand.scient.) within software engineering or other engineering areas – combined with solid leadership experience. We are particularly interested in hearing from applicants with experience in leading remote teams, and a history of creating effective and documented success with developing high- performing 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 product and software 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.
• 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 Sunday 31th of August 2025.

• The first round of interviews is being conducted on the 3rd of September.
• The second round of interviews is being conducted on the 18th and 19th of September. 

If you would like to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact Talent Acquisition Partner, Ann Bredvig at abrv@demant.com.

About Interacoustics

Interacoustics is a trusted diagnostic solutions provider in the field of hearing and balance assessment. We design, manufacture and sell products across the whole audiological spectrum, from small portable devices to full clinical instruments.

Our products are sold in more than 100 countries through our extensive network of sales companies and distributors. Interacoustics employs more than 180 people at the head office in Middelfart, more than 500 worldwide and is among the top suppliers of audiological equipment worldwide.

lnteracoustics is part of the Demant Group. This group of international companies develops, manufactures and markets a wide variety of technological solutions, ranging from state-of-the art digital hearing instruments and assistive listening devices to revolutionary new diagnostic systems.

For more information, please go to: www.interacoustics.com.

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.

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