Research Fellow, Medical Device Toxicologist

Bausch+Lomb Companies Inc.•USA - Remote, OR

7d•$150,000 - $200,000•Remote

About The Position

The Research Fellow - Medical Device Toxicologist will provide cross functional Preclinical medical device expertise supporting internal and external stakeholders pertaining to biocompatibility and associated focus areas, for medical device development, product expansion and maintenance. The Research Fellow - Medical Device Toxicologist is responsible for professional, first-line impression of the department within and outside the company through effective interactions via written and oral communications.

Requirements

Ph.D. in Toxicology or related discipline
12+ years of relevant Medical Device industry experience
Experience managing a team
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

DABT preferred
Ophthalmic medical device experience a plus

Responsibilities

Manage team responsible for medical device biocompatibility support
Responsible for project strategies, risk assessments, biocompatibility evaluation plans and reports for medical devices
Ensures that development and execution of nonclinical strategies are aligned with product development and life cycle management activities, and with key regulatory expectations and milestones
Ensures that essential nonclinical data are obtained, and effectively presented for successful clinical development, regulatory and quality compliance, market launch, and maintenance of business
Coaches and mentors junior staff
Deep understanding of medical device relevant standards staying abreast of changes to applicable industry practice and guidance documents
Implement new and revised standards into product development projects and/or assess impact on existing products as appropriate
Authors and reviews department’s technical documents as needed
Manage interactions with other functions (e.g., Product Development, Clinical Development, Analytical Chemistry, Regulatory, Quality, Compliance)
Liaise with company international offices on nonclinical safety matters for country-specific submissions/registrations and maintenance of business activities
Development and maintenance of department best practices and processes