Senior Scientist - Biocompatibility

Our client is one of the world's leading manufacturers of medical devices with a presence in over 100 countries. They have a permanent opportunity for a Senior Scientist - Biocompatibility with a particular focus on Biological Evaluation.

In this role, you will be responsible for generating, maintaining, and updating Biological Evaluation Reports (BERs) per EU MDR requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Compile and deliver biocompatibility assessments and biocompatibility evaluation plans
• Generation and maintenance of Biological Evaluation Reports to meet EU MDR regulations
• Perform and assist with risk assessments and gap analysis of external standards, regulatory requirements, and guidance documents
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support projects requiring biocompatibility evaluation
• Keep abreast of regulatory requirements including monitoring EU MDR, FDA and other agency regulations and international standards
• Prepare or collaborate in the preparation of toxicological safety assessments including materials, chemicals, technologies and processes or finished products
• Work within multi-disciplinary teams (notably R&D, HS&E, Import/Export, Supply Chain and RA/QA)
• Ensure due process is followed under R&D Policies
• Support the creation and development of the strategy for biological/toxicological evaluation (including testing requirements) for materials and finished products
• Provide technical support and coaching for members of R&D, regulatory or any other relevant department
• Provide consultancy on technical issues both within R&D and other stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Either a BSc in a biological science (Pharmacology, Biology, Physiology, Biochemistry or similar) or related discipline (MSc in Toxicology or any work-related experience in toxicology a bonus)
• Industrial experience within the chemical area (Medical device/pharmaceutical preferred)
• Direct experience working with ISO 10993
• Success in leading change in particular for the implementation of ISO 10993 standards

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