We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified Location: BallinaDepartment: Research & Development
Summary
The successful candidate will have research & development experience and will be capable of utilising their expertise and skills in the identification and development of new product ideas and technologies supporting the growth of the Continence Care business.
The successful candidate will be capable of leading and/or supporting projects/ cross functional project teams and be capable of interfacing with colleagues at all levels within the organisation.
Responsibilites Working from basic clinical needs to device concept and prototype development ensuring compliance with human factors and regulatory requirements.
Researching new technologies and designing solutions to develop and complement the existing product portfolio.
Providing technical support to NPD, Global Marketing, Engineering and Manufacturing.
Leading or supporting product development cross-functional teams.
Managing project schedules, conducting product and project risk analysis and ensuring successful and timely completion of project activities.
Preparing financial reports and/or justifications for financial authorisation and effectively communicate same
Reviewing vendors product offerings to access suitability
Sourcing/selecting materials and components and the evaluation of same
Evaluating new technology performance and stability.
Supporting future product introductions.
Accomplishing trial work for new technologies.
Working with patent counsel to support patentability/infringement searches and preparation of patent applications.
Work Experience 8+ years relevant industry experience preferably in medical device Educational Requirements A Bachelor's Degree (Honours / Level 8) in Biomedical Engineering or related discipline is required.
Masters or PhD in a related discipline is preferred.
Project Management experience is preferred Specialized Skills/Technical Knowledge Innovation/Creative Thinker – must have a demonstrated ability to conduct exploration of subject areas for novel concepts and approaches
Experience dealing with medical personnel and reducing feedback to device concepts
Demonstrated integration of human factors requirements during concept development
Demonstrated advanced analytical problem solving abilities, including statistical analysis
Good organisation and communications skills
Good team skills a high level of enthusiasm and motivation
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Product design and prototype development experience
Good working knowledge of medical device quality & regulatory systems and medical device directives
Working knowledge of SolidWorks and 3D modeling experience (Preferred) Local Specifications (English and Local Language): Fluency in English (written and spoken)
About Hollister IncorporatedHollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide.
The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals.
Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries.
Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services, as well as its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.
EOE StatementAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Job Req ID: 35096