Senior Manager- Technical Excellence (Biological Sciences)

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Cork, CO, T23, IE
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Work flexibility: Hybrid or Onsite Req ID: R536089 Employee type: Full Time Job category: RAQA Travel: Relocation: No

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Job description

This is a Hybrid role (2 days onsite) and can be located in Cork or Limerick​

What you will do:

  • Provide support and direction to scientists and engineers in the field of Biocompatibility and Toxicology.
  • Partner with cross-functional project teams to define evaluation/verification strategies of medical devices.
  • Identify new/emerging regulatory requirements and customer needs and develop strategies that enable business to react in a compliant and efficient manner.
  • Proactively identify risks and deficiencies in product designs and manufacturing processes/supply chain and collaborate with the business to drive mitigation strategies.
  • Lead projects to increase capabilities that enable cost savings, speed to market, and efficient use of resources.
  • Interpret, assess, analyze, and apply international standards (i.e. cleaning, disinfection, and biocompatibility) to drive best-in-class processes.
  • Lead the development or revision of quality system procedures. This may include serving as a divisional and/or corporate process owner.
  • Support Business Development/Acquisition reviews as an SME.
  • Assess new/game changing technologies for use within/across businesses and product lines.
  • Support internal and external regulatory audits as an SME.
  • Lead interactions with FDA or Competent Authorities.
  • Lead responses to internal and external customer inquiries.
  • Mentor and coach internal talent to increase technical competencies.
  • Lead and participate in Corporate wide projects or initiatives.
  • Partner with internal/external labs to support biological safety testing.
  • Represent the company on a scientific level at international meetings. This may involve presentation to regulatory authorities and/or writing scientific papers for publication.

Technical Skills:

  • Expert knowledge of the field of biocompatibility for medical devices and applicable standards and regulations (i.e. ISO 10993)
  • Expertise and ability to lead teams in implementing FDA, GMP, ISO, and other medical device regulatory requirements.

What you will need:

  • Bachelor of Science required; in Science in Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or Biomedical Engineering, preferred.
  • 10+ years of work experience, required.
  • Advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years experience leading teams

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