Site Name:UK - Hertfordshire - Ware RD
Posted Date:Nov 1 2024
407742 Principal Device Development Engineer / Device Project Lead
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Engineer to lead device workstreams for increasingly complex combination products. Do you enjoy a challenging role with the opportunity deliver robust products that improve the patient experience and can give them access to life changing medicines from the comfort of their own home? The Engineer is part of a dynamic and growing team that are key to delivering an expanding portfolio of injectable devices.
The role is to be based at GSK's R&D site in Ware, Hertfordshire (UK) and can offer flexible hybrid working. Occasional travel may also be required .
We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued and included. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme.
We embrace modern work practises; our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model, empowering you to find the optimal balance between remote and in-office work.
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In this role you will
- Lead a device development matrix team for R&D combination product development projects, accountable for the compilation of device development documentation including Design History Files (DHF) and Risk Management Files (RMF).
- Use problem solving skills and utilisation of different strategies to support resolution of design, manufacturing and regulatory challenges.
- Present project status to senior leaders for endorsement at GSK governance forums and lead design reviews at critical stages of device development.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across GSK and international sub-contractors.
- Be responsible for authoring device parts of global submissions (e.g. technical file, BLA / MAA) and agency interactions .
- Contribute towards continuous improvement activities to drive quality, efficiency and consistency.
Why you?
BasicQualifications & Skills:
We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:
- BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related degre e with strong academic performance
- E xperience in developing devices within in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry
- Expert knowledge of device regulatory requirements and industry processes such as design controls (21 CFR 820.30), EU MDR 2017/745, risk management (ISO 14971), QMS (ISO 13485) and GMP.
- Experience in leading medical device or combination product development programs.
- Working experience of managing multiple of projects of varying complexity simultaneously.
- Proven ability to quickly establish relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
Please note the following skills are not necessary, just preferred, if you do not have them, please still apply :
- Experience of human factors / usability engineering (IEC 62366)
- Drive to deliver results and continually improve.
- People orientated with s trong communication and presentation skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong time management / organisational skills
- Evidence of team working skills and flexibility
Closing Date for Applications - November 17th, 2024 (COB)
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GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose - to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together - so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns - as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).
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