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Merck · 1 day ago

Associate Principal Scientist – Device Technical and Engineering Lead (Associate Director Equivalent)

Rahway, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$140K/yr - $220K/yr

10+ years exp

Merck is a leading company in the biopharmaceutical industry, and they are seeking an Associate Principal Scientist to lead device technical and engineering efforts for drug-device combination products. The role involves overseeing device development strategies, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Lead and set direction for the device development strategy for multiple drug-device combination product development programs ranging from concept generation/selection, development, verification, and validation to launch readiness:

Lead the cross-functional Device Working Groups to ensure full integration of the device development activities with the clinical, regulatory, formulation, commercial and other key company functions

Lead the Device Development Engineering Core teams focused on development of design requirements for the combination product and engineering execution against the established requirements

Represent Device Development and the project-specific Device Working Groups on cross-functional teams, including the Development and Commercialization Team (DCT). Additionally, maintain engagement with Early Development Teams (EDT) and Product Development Teams (PDT)

Serve as key point-of-contact with potential external device designers, developers, and suppliers for selected device technology platforms

Oversee and serve as a technical integrator of all device development activities including engineering design, engineering analysis and testing, medical device design controls, risk management, test method/fixture development, design verification and validation, injection molding, automated assembly, and human factors analysis

Proactively anticipate and resolve project obstacles and effectively communicate complex product technical challenges, device development strategy, timelines, milestones, and risks within our Company and with external suppliers

Author and review relevant portions of the regulatory submissions (INDs, IMPDs, NDAs, BLAs, etc.) for combination product programs under your leadership

Lead/support/oversee clinical supplies production with respect to device component manufacture and final assembly of biologic/drug product with device constituent part

Lead/support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Device Development and Device Project Leader processes, procedures, and tools

Maintain a high level of engagement in the program-specific design controls process and design history file development

Stay current with new device technologies, relevant worldwide regulations, standards, and effectively share this knowledge with others

Enhance our Company’s professional image and competitive advantage through publications, presentations, patents, and professional activities

Qualification

Device DevelopmentMedical Device RegulationsDesign ControlsCombination ProductsManufacturing ProcessesHuman Factor EngineeringDesign Verification TestingProject ManagementMechanical TestingCultural DiversityDiversity AwarenessNegotiationCommunication

Required

B.A./B.S in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial and System Engineering, or other types of engineering plus a minimum of 10 years of combined experience in medical device and combination product development. Advanced degree is preferred

Leadership experience with working knowledge of device, biologic/drug product, and process development including regulatory submission and approval processes. Including development drug-device combination product or a medical device component of a combination product

Leadership experience of managing device or combination product development programs and leading cross-disciplinary project teams

Has broad knowledge of medical device development, design controls and risk management, alongside deep knowledge in device design, requirement management, design verification, automation/process development, design validation, and control strategy

Knowledge of U.S. and global medical device and healthcare regulations, including FDA combination products cGMP, Quality System Regulation, FDA Human Factors guidance, ISO 14971, 11608 and 11040, EN 62366, Council Directive 93/42/EEC, etc

Proven track record of applying analytical skills in product design, development, and validation

Self-motivated with ability to work independently

Proven ability to lead team members of diverse skill sets and backgrounds

Strong interpersonal skills and a strategic thinker; able to influence without formal authority; ability to influence and present ideas to senior leadership

Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, project management, and organizational skills

Experience with leading complex development projects at an enterprise level

Willing to travel

Able to multi-task continuously