Development Scientist/Engineer – Healthcare
On-siteMorrisville Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Lead development of differentiated technology platforms, including materials, formulations, and additive systems aligned to performance, regulatory, and sustainability goals. Drive experimentation, prototyping, testing, qualification, and scale-up in collaboration with Research, Manufacturing, and Engineering while ensuring adherence to Management of Change processes. Manage execution through stage-gate processes, milestones, and continuous workflow improvement. Partner with Design Teams, Sales, and customers on technology transfer, trials, and application optimization. Provide clear project updates through reviews and customer engagements. Contribute technical insight to growth strategies, monitor competitive technologies, and support IP initiatives. Stay engaged with industry trends and organizations. Develop talent, support recruitment, and strengthen technical capabilities. Maintain strong documentation and IP practices. Integrate sustainability objectives into product and platform design. Travel up to 20% to R&D sites, manufacturing plants, and customer locations. Requires 10+ years of experience in Healthcare applications including medical devices, surgical instruments, drug delivery systems, and diagnostics under ISO & USP regulations. Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related field.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Advanced degree (Ph.D. or M.S.) in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related field
- 10 years plus of relevant work experience developing commercial products in the Healthcare industry in applications such as medical devices, surgical instruments, drug delivery systems, diagnostics, and relevant ISO & USP Healthcare Regulations
- Experience with polymer processing, compounding and injection molding
Desired Qualifications
- Strong ownership and accountability with the ability to manage projects end-to-end
- Highly organized, adaptable, and effective at prioritizing in fast-changing environments
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
- Self-motivated with strong problem-solving capabilities
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