Research Fellow, Medical Device Toxicologist

Bausch + Lomb • US-NY-Rochester, NY

11h • Onsite

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

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Eye Health, Disability and Life Insurance begins on your hire date
• 401K Plan with company match and ongoing company contribution
• Paid time off – vacation (3 weeks - prorated upon hire), floating holidays and sick time
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with company match
• Employee Incentive Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement (select degrees)
• Ongoing performance feedback and annual compensation review
• company holidays
• well-being benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree