Device Development Lead

Talentmark

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

2 months ago

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Talentmark are recruiting for a Device Development Lead to join a company in the pharmaceutical industry on a contract basis for 12 months, with the possibility of extension. This role is site based in Cambridge.

Salary:
From £34.42 ph PAYE to £63.63 ph via an umbrella company. Rate depending upon experience.

Device Development Lead Role:

lead a multi-disciplinary project team in the development of drug delivery devices and life cycle management.
To apply design control and risk management to all device projects.
Provide input to supplier specifications for devices and device components.
To provide input and support to human factors usability studies.
Support the assessment of external design companies and suppliers for the capability of quality systems, facilities and procedures.Your Background:

Hold a relevant scientific/Engineering degree, or have equivalent working experience.
Experience with principles of device design control, as well as knowledge of ISO13485, GMP, ISO14971, ISO62366.
Knowledge of using risk assessment tools, including FMEA.
Knowledge of human factors engineering.
Previous experience in leading a team within the medical device industry.Company:
Our client is one of the world's premier innovative biopharmaceutical companies, discovering, developing and providing over 160 different medicines, vaccines and consumer healthcare products to help improve the lives of millions of people in the UK and around the world every year.

Apply:
For more information, or to apply for this Device Development Lead please contact the Key Accounts Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Please quote reference (Apply online only).

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.
Please note: This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

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