Associate Principal Scientist Device Technical and Engineering Lead (Associate Director Equivalent)

Associate Principal Scientist Device Technical And Engineering Lead (Associate Director Equivalent)

Our company's Device Product & Process Development (DPPD) Team designs, develops, and commercializes novel biologic / drug / vaccine - device enabled combination products to achieve safe and effective delivery to their intended site of action. The DPPD Team manages the development of the device constituent of our company's pipeline of combination products across a variety of therapy areas and routes of administration including inhalation, implantation, and injection.

This position will be responsible for applying their knowledge of product and process development in the (bio)pharmaceutical and / or medical device industries to set tactical and strategic direction on programs they lead to ensure high quality products and robust manufacturing processes. This position interacts extensively with subject-matter experts on the DPPD team and members of internal cross-functional product development teams from concept through product launch. Additionally, the position will ensure products and processes are developed in accordance with applicable regulatory, quality, company, and customer requirements. This position will lead cross-functional development teams within and external to Device Development & Technology. The incumbent must be able to work well with all levels of employees and be able to effectively coordinate the execution of device development strategies. This individual will be expected to apply his / her knowledge of product design and development; manufacturing process development, qualification, and validation; and design control and risk management techniques to positively support and influence clinical and commercial combination product development and launches.

Principal Responsibilities

Lead and set direction for the device development strategy for multiple drug-device combination product development programs ranging from concept generation / selection, development, verification, and validation to launch readiness :

• Lead the cross-functional Device Working Groups to ensure full integration of the device development activities with the clinical, regulatory, formulation, commercial and other key company functions.
• Lead the Device Development Engineering Core teams focused on development of design requirements for the combination product and engineering execution against the established requirements.
• Represent Device Development and the project-specific Device Working Groups on cross-functional teams, including the Development and Commercialization Team (DCT). Additionally, maintain engagement with Early Development Teams (EDT) and Product Development Teams (PDT).
• Serve as key point-of-contact with potential external device designers, developers, and suppliers for selected device technology platforms.
• Oversee and serve as a technical integrator of all device development activities including engineering design, engineering analysis and testing, medical device design controls, risk management, test method / fixture development, design verification and validation, injection molding, automated assembly, and human factors analysis.
• Proactively anticipate and resolve project obstacles and effectively communicate complex product technical challenges, device development strategy, timelines, milestones, and risks within our Company and with external suppliers
• Author and review relevant portions of the regulatory submissions (INDs, IMPDs, NDAs, BLAs, etc.) for combination product programs under your leadership.
• Lead / support / oversee clinical supplies production with respect to device component manufacture and final assembly of biologic / drug product with device constituent part.
• Lead / support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Device Development and Device Project Leader processes, procedures, and tools.
• Maintain a high level of engagement in the program-specific design controls process and design history file development.
• Stay current with new device technologies, relevant worldwide regulations, standards, and effectively share this knowledge with others.
• Enhance our Company's professional image and competitive advantage through publications, presentations, patents, and professional activities.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS :

Required Skills : Combination Products, Combination Products, Communication, Computer Science, Cultural Diversity, Design Controls, Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (DFMEA), Design Verification Testing, Device Development, Diversity Awareness, Human Factor Engineering, Injection Moldings, Machine Learning (ML), Manufacturing Processes, Mechanical Testing, Medical Device Quality Systems, Medical Device Regulations, Medical Devices, Medical Devices Design, Negotiation, Process Manufacturing, Product Design, Production Process Development, Project Management, Quality Management Systems (QMS) {+ 4 more}

U.S. Hybrid Work Model : Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.

The salary range for this role is $139,600.00 - $219,700.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https : / / jobs.merck.com / us / en / compensation-and-benefits .