Trevor Lye
Global Mechanical and Product Design Lead - Associate Director, Animal Health @MSD Animal Health Tech Solutions R&D
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WORK HISTORY
Global Mechanical and Product Design Lead - Associate Director, Animal Health @MSD Animal Health Tech Solutions R&D
Cambourne, GB
Expansion of responsibilities to include- Spearhead the development and implementation of global design and development strategies aligned with commercial goals and market needs- Build and lead high-performing global engineering teams, including a multidisciplinary laboratory focused on advanced mechanical, sensor, and monitoring technologies- Drive product development and Innovation across B2B and B2C markets, with a focus on wellbeing, monitoring devices, industrial sensors and systems- Proactively resolve complex technical, operational, and financial challenges through data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration- Apply business acumen to set operational goals, develop actionable plans, and execute strategies that deliver measurable impact- Cultivate strong matrix relationships with stakeholders across departments and geographies to ensure alignment and execution- Make resource-informed decisions that balance innovation, cost, and delivery timelines- Ensure compliance with global regulatory frameworks, quality and ethical standards- Build and maintain strategic partnerships to accelerate innovation.
EDUCATION
University of Cambridge
IfM Project Management & DFM
University of Warwick
BEng (H), Mechanical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT TREVOR LYE
High-impact leader with 20+ years of expertise in highly regulated sectors—including inkjet printing, medical devices, and industrial automation. Offering a 10-year track record of leadership, including 7+ years in senior management roles, aligning complex engineering roadmaps with commercial objectives to drive market-driven innovation and sustainable growth.A seasoned executive with proven success directing multi-disciplinary R&D organizations across EMEA (UK, EU, and Israel) and the US. Expert in managing multi-million-pound budgets and overseeing the full product lifecycle from initial concept to global commercialization. Skilled at navigating post-merger integrations and restructuring technical teams to optimize output and foster high-performance cultures.Extensive experience partnering with tier-one manufacturers across Asia to scale production, ensure stringent quality compliance, and build resilient, cost-effective supply chains. Adept at bridging the gap between technical complexity and operational reality, ensuring seamless hand-offs between R&D and global manufacturing hubs.A strategic partner to Product Management and Quality departments, dedicated to maintaining rigorous regulatory standards while securing a competitive advantage. My leadership style blends deep technical insight with sharp commercial acumen, enabling the successful execution of product roadmaps that deliver significant bottom-line value.Core Competencies- Executive Leadership: Strategic Planning, Operational Transformation, Cross-functional Alignment- Global Operations: R&D Leadership (EMEA/US), APAC Manufacturing Partnerships- Sector Expertise: Medical Devices (Class IIa), Industrial Sensors/Automation, Inkjet Technology- Change Management: Post-Merger Integration, Organisational Restructuring.
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