Biocompatibility Program Manager

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdingswhich is backed by Berkshire Hathawayyoull be doing things that matter leading at every level and winning a better way. Were committed to making a positive impact on the world providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities and fostering a culture where everyones empowered to be their best.

Job Scope TheBiocompatibility Program Manageris responsible forestablishingand directing all aspects of the biocompatibility(biocomp)program forAcumed(theCompany).. This individual will ensure all products released and in the fieldare in compliance withcurrent biocompatibility standards for safe use of products inpatients. This individual will work cross functionally with each business unit to ensurebiocompprinciples are appropriately applied to new product development.This individual will ensuretheorganization understandstheimportance ofbiocompprinciples and procedures provideappropriate trainingguidanceandwillreview and approve finalbiocompdocumentation.This individual will manage and report onthestatus ofbiocompinitiatives to management teams includingtheexecutive teamon a periodic basis. This individualwillwork within a matrixed organization and may directly manage others on the biocompatibility team.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Worksindependently andoncross-functionalteamsin a matrixed environment.
• Communicatestechnical principles related tobiocompeffectivelyandinfluenceskey stakeholders internally and externally.
• Authors reviewsand approvesbiocompevaluation planstest reportsandfinal biocompatibility reports.
• Responsible for presentingbiocompprogram updatesto large audiences includingthe Executive Team
• Usesproject management tools to manage biocompatibility program initiatives.
• Remainscurrent with biocompatibility standardstestingand regulatory interpretations inthemedical deviceindustry.
• Createsand trainsothers onwork practices in compliance with applicable ISO and CFR regulations/guidance.
• Appliesappropriate testingmethods forbiocompevaluations (i.e. cytotoxicity sensitization MMP Irritation Extractable / Leachable etc.)
• appropriatestatisticalprinciples tobiocomptestingandanalysis.
• Utilizesknowledge ofAcumedproducts andtheirindicationsand method of use to evaluate biological indicators andrisks.
• Independently manages external vendorsand consultants (i.e.toxicologist test houses etc.)
• Understandsand utilizesAcumedproject funding processes tomanages all aspects of biocompatibility budget (planning process budget levels and spend etc.)
• Participates as a member of technical review boards for applicable projects/expertise.
• Interfacesand collaborates with department leaders to influence and helpshapeCompanystrategic initiativesrelated tobiocomp.
• Supportsnew product development across all business units for biocompatibility compliance.
• Work withinengineering systems includingSAP CAD Windchillto perform job functions and document results.
• Follows and works withinAcumedsDesign Control process and framework.
• Completes the duties described in the Quality Manual.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in biological or physical sciences or engineering
• Preferred: advanced education in toxicology or microbiology
• Minimum 5years ofexperience applying biocompatibility (surgically invasive and implantable) principles.
• Proficiencyin Project Management for organizing and managing deliverables.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize projects that align with departmental and organizationalobjectives.
• Strong technical writing verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiencyof testing methods(bioburden Cytotoxicity Irritation Extractible/Leachable Sensitization etc.)
• Working knowledge of statistical modelsand how to apply to test data for biological evaluations.
• Proficiencywith ISO-10993 ISO-14971 FDA and EU-MDR regulations and application to biocompatibility evaluations.
• Familiarity to SAP Windchill CAD software

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

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