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Molnlycke Health Care Senior Material Developer in Gothenburg, Sweden
Senior Material Developer
Gothenburg, SE
Ref. number: 7468
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Could you help improve healthcare outcomes around the world?
If the answer is yes, you think just like us and should apply for this exciting opportunity that we have below.
Continuing to invest in a sustainable future, Mölnlycke is now hiring aSenior Material Developer to join our Material and Technology Development team, situated at our global HQ in Gothenburg. The purpose of the position is to lead the development and implementation of new and/or improved materials for Mölnlycke Wound Care products in order to meet customer needs and/or to secure supply, compliance, and competitiveness.
To invest in a sustainable future, we call for a person that is creative but structured, perseverant, positive and does not see problems, but endless possibilities. Do you enjoy setting sails into the unknown and want to help shape the future of Material Development in Med Tech? Do you have experience in Material Development? Then you hopefully would like to join us!
Key Responsibilities
Project
Drive and execute material development projects
Within the assigned material area; plan, develop, deliver and document material solutions in assigned role in early development projects and new product development project.
Identify the needs within the organization, lead cooperation between different parts of the organization and drives stakeholder management
Line
Responsible for development of new materials and knowledge of materials
Propose new product ideas leveraging on new material opportunities
Secure supply for existing material by working with internal partners and suppliers within assigned material area
Suggesting continuous improvements such as processes, work instructions, and ways of working
Represent Mölnlycke Health Care and lead technical aspects during discussions and negotiations with appointed suppliers
Responsible to ensure material documentation within assigned material area is up to date and compliant
Coaching of material developers in the team
Coordinate/Lead material activities within the team
What you’ll need
Capabilities
Deep knowledge in the assigned material areas, such as silicone, non-woven materials, crosslinked and absorbent gelling polymers, plasticizer, and silver products
Experiences from development and testing of materials - such as but not limited to - biocompatibility and surface characterization
Technical understanding of Medical Devices R&D
Knowledge of Global Regulatory Requirements and standards
Understanding of customer and end user needs, including market insight
Understanding of QMS and Design control
Communication skills and stakeholder management
Fluent English written and spoken
Assigned business area knowledge and general business acumen
Qualifications and Experience
Master’s degree in engineering, chemistry or life science or equivalent
Knowledge of materials such as silicone, absorbing fibers, non-woven materials, crosslinked and absorbent gelling polymers, plasticizer, and silver products
Experiences from development and testing of materials
Experience from product development/ R&D preferably from MedTech or other similar highly regulated industries, i.e., Hygienic, Pharma, Food industry etc.
Documentation skills
Experience from sustainability is a merit
What you’ll get:
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunities for professional growth and development
A dynamic and supportive working environment
Your work-life balance:
Flexible hybrid working options
Full-time permanent position
Application
Are you ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a difference at Mölnlycke? Send your resume and cover letter asap. We look forward to hearing from you!
About Mölnlycke
Mölnlycke is a world-leading medical solutions company. We design and supply solutions to enhance performance at every point of care – from the hospital to the home proven it every day.
We specialise in:
Wound management: including dressings with Safetac® such as Mepitel® and Mepilex®
Surgical solutions: including Mölnlycke trays and drapes and Biogel® surgical gloves
Mölnlycke was founded in 1849. Nowadays, our solutions are available in around 100 countries; we’re the number one global provider of advanced wound care and single-use surgical products; and we’re Europe’s largest provider of customised trays. Our headquarters are in Gothenburg, Sweden, and we have about 7,800 employees around the world.