About This Role
This Senior Research & Development Scientist role involves leading teams to identify new product opportunities, define product specifications, and design and develop new products. The position functions as part of cross-functional project teams working on new product development, ensuring programs are executed effectively and consistently with company values. It suits a candidate with a strong scientific background who can support the strategic and operational objectives of the business.
Responsibilities
- Develop expertise in Collagen Matrix’s core technical competencies, including collagen, mineral, and polymer processing and surgical applications for medical devices based on the company’s regenerative technology platforms
- Build strong relationships with key surgeons to identify customer needs and opportunities for new products
- Lead and manage efforts to perform technical feasibility assessment of new product opportunities
- Work with outside consultants, vendors and subcontractors involved in the project to ensure protocols are adhered to and programs are kept on schedule
- Support the transition from product development to manufacturing including technical training of personnel in order to ensure a smooth manufacturing start up
- Oversee R&D equipment maintenance and calibration program, ensure appropriate activities are performed in accordance with established schedules
- Write and revise R&D procedures and provide training in accordance with R&D Training program
- Work closely with Marketing, Sales, and customers to create prototype products and develop new product specifications
- Develop and maintain effective cross functional working relationships and provide support to Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Regulatory and Quality Assurance
- Keep senior management and development team members informed of technical developments and issues
- Provide guidance for project team members in following Design Control procedures
- Apply risk analysis and problem solving techniques to identify potential issues, assess their impact, and develop and implement mitigation strategies and resolution plans
- Ensure that all appropriate technical documentation, drawings, specifications are generated in compliance with Collagen Matrix’s procedures and statutory requirements (e.g., U.S. FDA and notified bodies)
- Provide technical input for analysis of manufacturing or design changes to existing products
- Effectively plan experiments and analyze data utilizing experimental design and statistical analysis software
- Use Microsoft Office software to create reports, spreadsheets, and presentations
- Plan and coordinate product design and development activities
- Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through designated channels
