Site Name: UK - Hertfordshire - Ware RD
Posted Date: Nov 1 2024
407742 Principal Device Development Engineer / Device Project Lead
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Engineer to lead device workstreams for increasingly complex combination products. Do you enjoy a challenging role with the opportunity to deliver robust products that improve the patient experience and can give them access to life-changing medicines from the comfort of their own home? The Engineer is part of a dynamic and growing team that is key to delivering an expanding portfolio of injectable devices.
The role is to be based at GSK’s R&D site in Ware, Hertfordshire (UK) and can offer flexible hybrid working. Occasional travel may also be required.
We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued, and included. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme.
We embrace modern work practices; our Performance with Choice programme offers a hybrid working model, empowering you to find the optimal balance between remote and in-office work.
In this role you will
* Lead a device development matrix team for R&D combination product development projects, accountable for the compilation of device development documentation including Design History Files (DHF) and Risk Management Files (RMF).
* Use problem-solving skills and utilization of different strategies to support resolution of design, manufacturing, and regulatory challenges.
* Present project status to senior leaders for endorsement at GSK governance forums and lead design reviews at critical stages of device development.
* Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across GSK and international sub-contractors.
* Be responsible for authoring device parts of global submissions (e.g. technical file, BLA / MAA) and agency interactions.
* Contribute towards continuous improvement activities to drive quality, efficiency, and consistency.
Why you?
Basic Qualifications & Skills:
* BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering or related degree with strong academic performance.
* Experience in developing devices within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
* Expert knowledge of device regulatory requirements and industry processes such as design controls (21 CFR 820.30), EU MDR 2017/745, risk management (ISO 14971), QMS (ISO 13485) and GMP.
* Experience in leading medical device or combination product development programs.
* Working experience of managing multiple projects of varying complexity simultaneously.
* Proven ability to quickly establish relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills:
* Experience of human factors / usability engineering (IEC 62366).
* Drive to deliver results and continually improve.
* People oriented with strong communication and presentation skills.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong time management / organizational skills.
* Evidence of team working skills and flexibility.
Closing Date for Applications – November 17th, 2024 (COB)
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When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.
At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people over the next 10 years. R&D is committed to discovering and delivering transformational vaccines and medicines to prevent and change the course of disease. Science and technology are coming together in a way they never have before, and we have strong tech-enabled capabilities that allow us to build a deeper understanding of the patient, human biology and disease mechanisms, and transform medical discovery. We are revolutionising the way we do R&D. We’re uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.
Why GSK?
GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/immunology, and oncology).
Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged, and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued, and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together.
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