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Principal Research Scientist II

North Chicago, IL, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-04 → 2026-09-25

Core

Provide technical leadership for the development, evaluation, and lifecycle management of medical devices and combination products.

Role type

Principal, hands-on IC device technical lead

Builds

New or improved injection devices and combination products

Domain

Biopharmaceuticals / Medical Devices

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Device design, combination product development, design controls, verification and validation, risk management, human factors, technical strategy execution, regulatory standards knowledge, mentoring

Preferred skills

Master's degree or PhD, experience leading in regulated environments, product launch success

Technologies

21 CFR 820, ISO 13485

Responsibilities

Develop and execute technical strategy aligned with program priorities; Lead cross-functional collaboration with operations, R&D, quality, regulatory, and manufacturing teams; Provide expertise in device design, design controls, verification and validation, risk management, and human factors; Ensure strong technical planning, early risk assessment, and effective mitigation strategies; Evaluate emerging technologies and regulatory trends; Drive innovation through improved tools and methods; Mentor and influence technical colleagues and project teams; Present technical concepts and study results to varied audiences.

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC

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