Job Title: Emerging Technology Lead
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Overview:
A leading medical device company located in a European hub is seeking an experienced professional to lead the development of cutting-edge technologies.
They work closely with physicians worldwide to develop devices used in endovascular stroke treatment.
Role:
As an Emerging Technology Lead, you will provide technical direction in prototyping and early process development, test lab operations, and technology design.
You will manage prototype lines set-ups, equipment identification, qualification, and efficient operation of all test labs, concept, and GxP testing, and EH&S requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead engineers/technicians for equipment commissioning, validations, maintenance, calibration, and process development studies.
* Manage technical project resources as required, including responsibility for goal setting, performance reviews, identify and support development needs.
* Provide leadership to wider R&D teams in the development of new processes, building and testing of prototypes, testing, data analysis, interpretation, component and finished device assembly drawings/specifications, product materials selection, and process development.
* Ensure test labs are GxP compliant in terms of equipment, fixtures, and daily operations.
* Assessment of current and emerging process technologies for suitability for application to the development of interventional medical devices, including catheters and delivery systems.
* Develop expert knowledge on emerging technologies to support implementation and adoption into the wider organization.
* Be the subject matter expert and provide technical leadership for all activities related to early stage prototype and process development to influence the design team on concept and design development.
Qualifications Required:
* Qualification in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or equivalent.
* Manufacturing / Process development experience.
* Project management qualification an advantage.
* Significant experience in the interventional medical device industry with experience of technical leadership, and prior product development experience.