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Research and development

Shaping the future of healthcare

We excel in delivering innovation and shaping the future of healthcare. As the world progresses, we are already one step ahead, conceptualising and designing the medical devices of the future – life-enhancing products that are aligned in every way to how we live, and respectful of our responsibility to the planet.

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Showcasing expertise
in device design solutions

Our expert in-house team delivers cutting-edge drug delivery solutions by starting with the user and applying advanced design, prototyping and testing methods. From manual and autoinjection technologies to connected devices and end-of-dose indicators, we tailor each design to meet user needs and regulatory requirements. With integrated capabilities in human factors engineering, app development and design for manufacture, we make sure devices are safe, effective and ready for scalable production – offering a seamless journey from concept to market.

Our R&D Capabilities
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Patient-focused design

Our medical devices are driven by deep user insight and a commitment to improving patient comfort, safety and ease of use. By embedding human factors engineering throughout the design process, each product can meet real user needs while adhering to strict regulatory standards. From early concept through to market launch, our research-led, user-focused approach minimises risk and enhances usability to deliver safer and more effective healthcare solutions for patients and professionals alike.

Our focus on patient-first design
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Stage-gate programme management

Managing and delivering projects and programmes effectively and on time are key to the success of any business. At Owen Mumford, the programme management (PM) team is based in the research and development division, and works with the wider business via cross-functional teams to deliver new product development goals.

Delivering on product development goals

Our approach

Understanding user needs

Starting with the user is critical to bring real innovation and value to our devices. Conducting research into user groups forms the backbone of our device development process. Our experienced human factors engineering function is key to obtaining this understanding and driving user needs throughout the device development cycle.

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Innovating for improvement

Working with our human factors function, product design engineers conceptualise the best possible device designs to address our user needs – looking for innovative design experiences and new technologies to combine into world-class device concepts.

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Developing best-in-class products

In our state-of-the-art facility, we can handle multiple material prototypes with the development of moulding machines and tooling capabilities. Our design control processes are continually updated to the latest regulations and we always invest in the latest software and hardware.

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Repeatability

Our process is never complete, as we continually strive to innovate further and respond to user feedback and evolving needs. We carry out rigorous testing, data capture and reporting on all our products to maintain high standards of excellence.

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Rob HallHead of Device Research

“We believe it is essential to focus on the safe delivery of healthcare, ensuring this is factored into the design and development of all products. Owen Mumford takes its responsibility in this area seriously.”

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Centre of excellence

The beating heart of our organisation: a hub of extremely skilled individuals and experts with years of experience across all disciplines. Our R&D centre of excellence expertly manages the lifecycle of our products, from concept through to design and delivery, working seamlessly with manufacturing, sales and marketing teams. We uphold the highest standards and share best practices in all areas – including human factors engineering, risk analysis, prototyping, testing, design verification, commercialisation and regulatory design control.

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Global partnerships for advanced solutions

We build long-term partnerships with pharmaceutical, biotech and medical organisations to develop advanced healthcare solutions across a wide range of therapy areas. Our strength lies in combining deep market insight, technical expertise and a strong product portfolio with a collaborative, people-focused approach. All the way from concept through to commercialisation, we offer end-to-end support in drug delivery device development –helping our partners bring innovative, high-quality solutions to market that improve patient care and treatment adherence worldwide.

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Recognising our achievements

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    Red Dot Award

    In 2015, our Unifine Pentips Plus was awarded the prestigious Red Dot Award for product design. This is the world’s first integrated pen needle system with needle-removal chamber, designed to keep patients safe and reduce the risk of complications associated with needle reuse.

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    Queen’s Award

    Owen Mumford has been recognised as a winner of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise, Innovation in 2017 – the UK’s highest accolade for business success. The innovation award celebrates organisations who show outstanding and/or sustained commercial success over a period of years.

Further reading

Medical device innovations

Innovation, design, manufacturing and distribution of medical devices

Expertise

World class design to manufacture capabilities

Partnerships

We form long term partnerships to deliver advanced healthcare solutions around the world.

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