Senior Staff Scientist - Biomaterials

Description

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The Senior Staff Scientist will be responsible for leading scientific research that advances New Product Development and Sustaining Engineering for products within the BDI Surgery portfolio, with a focus on Biomaterial applications.

The associate will work with a high degree of independence to resolve and pursue the scientific course of action vital to achieve high level business objectives for Biomaterial projects of commercial products and products in active Product Development.

The individual will be responsible for analyzing, interpreting, and communicating results to a broad range of scientific and non technical stakeholders, that may include external publications and presentations.

The associate will also be engaged in driving strategic innovation to identify high-value clinical adjacencies that may support Biomaterial technology solutions.

This includes leading sub-teams to evaluate new opportunities in the Idea phase and assessing their potential to drive strategic growth, as well as contributing to the organization’s long-term strategy to build its portfolio in growth areas.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Leads and manages complex scientific strategies that drive a comprehensive compilation of benchtop and preclinical evidence to support successful regulatory submissions, clinical trials, and product launches.

Identifies and develops products and technologies to drive sustainable growth in the value of the Surgery new product portfolio.

Supports sustaining engineering projects to address scientific challenges that arise for commercial biomaterial products.

Applies expert knowledge in scientific / engineering theories to execute overall project assignments.

Contributes significantly to projects in specialty through original / novel / innovative input.

Conceptualizes, prioritizes, schedules and executes project deliverables.

Identifies and creates strategic partnerships with external KOL physicians and scientists as needed to resolve scientific challenges.

Maintains technical liaisons with collaborators within and outside the organization.

Designs experiments and test protocols and executes and / or directs their execution.

Interprets experimental results to determine appropriate course of action. Acts as a subject matter expert to the organization for testing scientific hypotheses and as a stimulus for the highest caliber of scientific rigor.

Publishes and / or submits patent applications in area of expertise.

Formulates and conducts systematic investigation of problem areas of considerable scope and complexity which must be approached through a series of complex and conceptually related studies.

Provides technical consultation on the application of new technology to the business strategy.

Interfaces with other departments and internal / external partners to facilitate product development and sustaining engineering.

Completes assessments of programs in the Idea phase of the innovation process to evaluate their potential to drive strategic growth.

Collaborates with R&D and Strategic Innovation leaders in the organization to contribute to the development of a long-term strategy to enter high-value clinical adjacencies that may justify a Biomaterials approach, including technology landscaping, market research and analyses, and needs finding.

Qualification, Knowledge and Skills :

6-10+ years medical device proven experience (post-doc inclusive).

Advanced research-oriented degree(s) (Ph.D. essential) with technical depth in biomaterials, engineering, technology, or life sciences fields, with academic and research distinction.

Demonstrated ability to apply innovative ways to technology and product development preferred

Demonstrated track record of peer-reviewed publications in high-impact scholarly journals and podium presentations at highly regarded international conferences.

Proficiency in scientific method, experimental design, data analysis, and results interpretation.

Strong relationship-builder, with a consistent record of leading and collaborating in teams and across functions.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and social skills.

Able to lead and excel in a highly matrixed and cross-functional environment.

Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency and willing to take hands-on work.

Capable of balancing multiple priorities and working under deadline pressure.

For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and / or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.

Why Join Us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work.

It’s also a place where we help each other be great, we do what’s right, we hold each other accountable, and learn and improve every day.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do.

We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health.