Welland Medical brings to market the best and most innovative products that enhance the lives of people living with a stoma across the world. Investing in the most talented people, collaborating to create world-class, ground-breaking products and services devoted to improving peoples’ lives. We are passionate about making a difference in the world. Our reputation is based on a tradition of improvement, ethical leadership, and total commitment to quality and safety.
Welland Medical, established in 1988, is part of the CliniMed Group, and has over 240 colleagues committed to enhancing people’s lives.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Primary focus should be given to the optimisation or formulation of novel improved Hydrocolloid Adhesives and alternatives.
* Contribute to the development of new Ostomy-centric medical devices from early stage product concepts through to transfer to Operations, in line with the Welland Medical Innovation strategy, QMS procedures and NPD process.
* Lead formulation and/or materials research and development projects aligned to Welland Medical strategic goals and ambitions.
* Provide SME (subject matter expert) formulation and technical knowledge input to relevant activities and strategic business decision making.
* Manage multi-disciplinary projects to achieve key milestones through a staged product development process utilising project management principles. Deliver assigned projects in a timely manner, within budget, whilst managing risk and ensuring key stakeholders are kept informed.
* Contribute to allocated work-streams within product development projects, meeting project targets and ensuring products meet customer expectations and operational needs.
* Create and review technical reports and/or design documentation for distribution both within Welland Medical and – where applicable – externally.
* Adopt a continuous improvement approach, proactively seeking development opportunities to ensure the R&D team has the skills and expertise to deliver business needs.
* Execute testing and trials in a timely manner, including the development of new test methods where gaps are identified.
* Ensure continued maintenance and calibration of assigned test and pilot equipment. Create and review work instructions plus risk assessments.
* The nature of this role will require the individual to deal with a wide range of contacts at different levels of seniority within the organisation, ranging from within R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Sales & Marketing through to the Operations teams.
Additional Responsibilities
* Scope then drive exploration of novel materials to support the Welland Medical Innovation and Product strategies.
* Continuously improve and maintain the existing range of Welland Medical products currently in the market.
* Support and enhance technical analyses of the marketplace and competitive landscape; including creating data to drive key Welland Medical strategies and activities.
* Compile necessary documentation for new products and/or product improvements to support submission to notified bodies; ensuring compliance to applicable regulations and standards.
* Review and, where applicable, devise technical methodologies for the hydrocolloid space throughout the product lifecycle (including within Operations).
* Support QA/RA in technical investigations of customer complaints and in compilation of technical sections of regulatory submissions.
* Ensure novel inventions are suitably protected for the Business via creation of patents.
For more information please contact our recruitment team.
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