About this role
This role leads early-stage evaluation and feasibility efforts for drug delivery device technologies. You will assess viability, support early development planning (including manufacturing/function, supply chain, and supplier risk), and collaborate with cross-functional teams to inform technology selection.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate cutting-edge drug delivery device technologies and their potential applications to the company pipeline
- Support early feasibility/development studies including design for manufacture/function analysis, preliminary supply chain development, and supplier risk assessment(s)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate insights into an actionable preliminary development strategy
- Foster innovation through creative problem-solving and experimentation
- Influence and present complex ideas without formal authority
Technical Overview
Focus is on translating emerging drug delivery device concepts into early development strategies using product design, prototyping, mechanical testing, and human factors engineering. Work includes data analysis supported by statistical analysis and (as listed) machine learning and deep learning approaches, alongside risk management for procurement and suppliers.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a hands-on scientist with a background in Biomedical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering and experience designing and mechanically testing medical devices or combination products. They have 2+ years of relevant design/engineering/testing experience (or a Master’s) and can evaluate drug delivery device technologies through feasibility and early development studies while integrating risk and supply considerations.
Must-Have Skills
B.A./B.S in Mechanical EngineeringBiomedical EngineeringIndustrial and/or Systems Engineeringor other types of engineeringMinimum of a M.S. or a B.S. plus 2 years of designengineeringand mechanical testing experienceProduct design and development methodology in the medical device and/or combination product spaceHuman Factor EngineeringSupplier Risk AssessmentRisk ManagementMechanical TestingSelf Motivation
Tools & Platforms
Not specified
Required Skills
Biomedical EngineeringCombination ProductsCross-Functional PlanningData AnalysisDeep LearningHuman Factor EngineeringMachine Learning (ML)Manufacturing ProcessesMaterials ScienceMechanical EngineeringMechanical TestingMechatronicsMedical DevicesMedical Device TechnologiesMedical Product DevelopmentProcurement Risk ManagementProduct DesignPrototypingRisk ManagementStatistical AnalysisSupplier Risk AssessmentCollaborative Problem Solving (CPS)AccountabilityInterpersonal RelationshipsSelf Motivation
Hard Skills
Biomedical EngineeringCombination ProductsMechanical EngineeringMechanical TestingMechatronicsMedical DevicesMedical Device TechnologiesMedical Product DevelopmentProduct DesignPrototypingDesign for manufacture/function analysisMaterials ScienceManufacturing ProcessesStatistical AnalysisData AnalysisHuman Factor EngineeringRisk ManagementProcurement Risk ManagementSupplier Risk AssessmentDeep LearningMachine Learning (ML)AccountabilityCollaborative Problem Solving (CPS)Cross-Functional Planning
Soft Skills
Collaborate with cross-functional teamsFoster a culture of innovationCreative problem-solvingExperimentationSelf-motivatedWork independentlyInterpersonal skillsStrategic thinkerInfluence without formal authorityAbility to influence and present complex ideas
Keywords for Your Resume
Scientist - Device Technology Assessment and Early DevelopmentDevice Technology AssessmentEarly Developmentdrug delivery device technologiesEvaluate cutting-edge drug delivery device technologiesearly feasibility/development studiesdesign for manufacture/function analysispreliminary supply chain developmentsupplier risk assessment(s)cross-functional teamstechnology selectiondevelopment strategiesmedical devicecombination productBiomedical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMechanical TestingMechatronicsHuman Factor EngineeringRisk ManagementProcurement Risk ManagementSupplier Risk AssessmentStatistical AnalysisMachine Learning (ML)Deep LearningData AnalysisProduct DesignPrototypingMedical DevicesCombination Products
Deal Breakers
Must have B.A./B.S in the specified engineering disciplines (Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial and/or Systems Engineering, or other types of engineering), Must have at least 2 years of design, engineering, and mechanical testing experience if only B.S.; or must have an M.S.
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