Dental CAD Design Team Lead Photon Dental Group | Cairo, Egypt | Full-Time · On-Site | Dental Laboratory
About Photon Dental Group Photon Dental Group is Egypt's leading dental and maxillofacial healthcare organisation, operating cutting-edge radiology centres, an advanced CAD/CAM laboratory, and guided implant surgery services. We are committed to precision, innovation, and elevating the standard of digital dentistry.
Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced CAD Design Team Lead to head our in-house dental design division. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role requiring deep laboratory expertise and strong clinical communication skills. The Team Lead will serve as the primary liaison between the design team and referring dentists.⚠ This role requires a minimum of 4 years of full-time, on-site experience within a dental laboratory. Candidates from remote design, freelance, or dental clinic-only backgrounds will not be considered.
Key Responsibilities• Lead, mentor, and manage the CAD design team on a daily basis• Act as primary point of contact with referring dentists — translating clinical prescriptions into precise, high-quality restorations• Oversee quality and accuracy of all CAD/CAM outputs• Coordinate design workflows and manage project timelines• Ensure compliance with clinical and industry standards• Drive adoption of the latest digital dentistry advancements• Collaborate across Photon's radiology, lab, and guided surgery divisions
Requirements• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience in a dental laboratory (in-lab, full-time, on-site)• Proven team leadership and mentoring experience• Strong communication skills — professional engagement with referring dentists• Proficiency in dental CAD/CAM software (exocad, 3Shape, or equivalent)• Solid project management ability — multitasking, prioritisation, deadlines• Bachelor's degree in Dentistry Strongly Preferred★ MSc or PhD in Prosthodontics — postgraduate prosthodontic qualification is a significant advantage and will be prioritised in shortlisting