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Medical Device Engineering & Manufacturing Consultant
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Product Development Generalist with a strong foundation in medical device innovation to lead early-stage development from concept through to prototyping. This is a non-hands-on, cross-functional leadership role focused on opportunity assessment, concept generation, and technology validation. The ideal candidate brings a biodesign-oriented mindset, excels in cross-disciplinary collaboration, and thrives at the intersection of engineering, clinical needs, and strategy.
Key Responsibilities
* Drive the identification, exploration, and evaluation of unmet clinical needs and novel medical device concepts.
* Lead technology scouting, feasibility assessments, and early-stage prototyping strategy.
* Translate clinical and business insights into actionable product concepts.
* Collaborate closely with R&D, clinical, regulatory, and commercial teams to shape product vision and early development pathways.
* Guide and influence multidisciplinary teams without direct management authority.
* Serve as a thought leader in innovation strategy and early product definition.
Candidate Profile
Education & Experience
* Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering.
* Strong track record of success in the medical device industry, ideally across multiple product lifecycles.
* Demonstrated ability to assess new technologies, guide innovation processes, and translate ideas into validated concepts.
* Experience working in or with early-stage innovation groups, incubators, or biodesign teams.
Skills & Attributes
* A generalist with depth: technically fluent, strategically sharp.
* Comfortable navigating ambiguity and rapidly evolving project scopes.
* Strong communicator, with the ability to influence stakeholders across technical and non-technical domains.
* Cross-functional thinker with a holistic view of product development — from engineering through to clinical and market fit.
Nice to Have (Not Required)
* Exposure to AI, data collection, data management, or data analysis in a medical device or healthtech context.
* Experience with digital health platforms or software-enabled devices.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering, Product Management, and Design
Industries
* Medical Equipment Manufacturing and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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