Senior Product Development Scientist
Technical Recruitment Solutions
- Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Great commercial science R&D opportunity
- Join a new and innovative biomedical company
- Escape the traffic and business - Palmerston North location
Our client is a New Zealand owned technology-leading company developing the next generation of surgical reconstruction medical devices using biological tissue regeneration materials that offer significant advantages over existing products and practices. With solid investment behind them and an established management team of experienced and respected professionals, the company is moving forward in commercialising their products. Based in the scenic Manawatu, the company offers great work/life balance in a location with affordable housing and a commute that big city dwellers can only dream about.About the Role:
Reporting to the Chief Scientific Officer, this is a newly created position and will be a significant contributor to delivering the company's R&D science program. Key responsibilities will include planning and performing research projects to support the development of our client's market launch products from concept though into a reproduceable manufacturing process. You'll also need to ensure the projects are delivering results that meet international medical device regulations. As you are joining the company in its very early stages, you'll have a real impact on the company's future and upcoming success.Please note, this job will require relocation as it is based in Palmerston North.About You, the Candidate:
Our client's I.P. is based around protein science and tissue regeneration, and so you must have a PhD in Biological/Biomedical/Biomaterial Sciences or similar and ideally previous experience in research and development of collagen-based materials for surgical applications in tissue regeneration and repair.With a company established and growing, you'll need to be able to put your hand to anything to support the successful development process. This means working collaboratively with colleagues and with leaders and researchers in the field. You'll be able to manage your time effectively, to keep both your and your junior team member's projects on track. The successful candidate will have the following qualifications, experience, and characteristics:
- PhD in Biochemistry, Biotechnology or a related field.
- Proven knowledge of tissue regeneration/modelling
- Ideally 3+ years commercial experience in biotech or medical device R&D
- Experience in developing methods into manufacturing processes
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Happy to be based in Palmerston North (essential).
In return our client offers a competitive salary package, flexibility with work from home/hybrid working and the opportunity to develop your career as the business rapidly grows.Apply:
If you are an experienced R&D Scientist with relevant industry experience and an interest in living in the Manawatu, apply now by clicking on the relevant APPLY button.For a confidential enquiry, please contact Tony De Barr at tony@trs.co.nz or 04 916 0541.