Senior R&D Scientist – Medical Devices (FTC 12+ Months)
Location: Galway, Ireland (Onsite 4–5 days per week)
Start: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term (12+ months)
About the Company
You will be joining a global leader in healthcare innovation, specialising in the development of advanced medical technologies that improve patient outcomes worldwide. The organisation has a strong footprint in minimally invasive and neurovascular solutions, combining cutting-edge science, engineering excellence, and clinical insight to address complex healthcare challenges.
With a strong focus on R&D investment, collaboration, and patient-centric innovation, this company offers an environment where scientific expertise directly contributes to life-changing technologies.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior R&D Scientist to support the development of next-generation neurovascular medical devices, with a strong emphasis on biomaterials formulation and characterisation.
This is a highly hands‑on, lab‑based role where you will contribute across the full product development lifecycle—from early‑stage concept through to development, optimisation, and scale‑up. The position requires strong technical expertise in polymeric and reactive material systems, along with the ability to translate scientific concepts into robust, data‑driven solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Provide hands‑on formulation expertise for organic, reactive, and polymer‑based biomaterials used in medical device applications
Design and execute structured experimental studies to support formulation development and optimisation
Conduct material characterisation using techniques such as rheology, thermal analysis, spectroscopy, microscopy, and mechanical testing
Translate early‑stage concepts into evidence‑based design decisions through laboratory research
Support the full product development lifecycle, including concept development, testing, scale‑up, and technology transfer
Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks in collaboration with cross‑functional project teams
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation
Gain understanding of clinical needs, physician techniques, and disease states to inform product innovation
Contribute to the generation of novel product concepts addressing unmet clinical needs
Honours degree in Chemistry (organic, materials, industrial), Chemical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a related discipline
Minimum 5 years’ laboratory experience in formulation and processing of organic or polymer‑based systems
Experience in medical devices or adjacent industries such as adhesives, coatings, paints, pharmaceuticals, or specialty materials
Strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving ability, and scientific judgement
Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced R&D environment
Experience mentoring junior scientists or leading technical workstreams
Exposure to regulated environments, including contributions to regulatory documentation (e.g., design history files, risk management, test methods)
Familiarity with design controls, ISO 13485, and regulatory frameworks such as FDA or EU MDR
Ability to produce clear, high‑quality technical reports suitable for regulatory submission
Experience scaling formulations from bench to manufacturing, including process characterisation
Knowledge of polymer chemistry, synthesis, and formulation principles
Understanding of primary packaging for reactive materials (e.g., syringes, ampoules, vials), including compatibility and stability considerations
Experience in process development, scale‑up, or manufacturing support environments
What to Expect
A highly collaborative, innovation‑driven R&D environment
Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge neurovascular technologies with real patient impact
Exposure to end‑to‑end product development within a regulated medical device setting
A fast‑paced role requiring onsite presence in Galway (4–5 days/week)
Immediate start with a strong likelihood of meaningful project ownership from day one
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