As a Medical Device Development Specialist, you will play a vital role in the creation of innovative heart support devices for interventional cardiologists. Your primary responsibility will be to design the next generation pVAD catheter, from concept development to proof of principle design and prototyping.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop device requirements and create design concepts for the next generation pVAD catheter
* Design assembly and manufacturing processes for the catheter
* Anticipate potential risks and challenges, ensuring adequate mitigation plans are in place
* Collaborate with colleagues on procedure and test development
* Work closely with management and marketing to ensure physician advisor input
* Translate clinical use and loading conditions into a robust design development process
* Protect novel developments with intellectual property generation
* Manage relationships with third-party vendors
Requirements:
* Strong background in cardiovascular device development
* Experience with mechanical and functional test methods
* Knowledge of polymer processing techniques
* Excellent communication skills in English, with proficiency in another European language preferred
* Master's or primary degree in engineering required, with equivalent experience