CareerPlan

Research Scientist II- Study Director

Round Lake, Illinois, USFull-time$128k2026-10-16 → 2026-11-10
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Designing and executing extractables and leachables (E&L) studies for medical devices, pharmaceutical products, and combination products to support regulatory submissions and product lifecycle management.

Role type

Senior IC Research Scientist II (Study Director)

Builds

Regulatory-compliant E&L programs and study reports for medical device and pharmaceutical portfolios

Domain

Medical devices / Pharmaceuticals / Materials Characterization

Required skills

E&L program design and execution, mass spectroscopy, strategic leadership, project and resource management, technical governance, external laboratory management, regulatory standards knowledge (ISO 10993-18, USP <1663>, USP <1664>)

Preferred skills

People management experience, cross-functional stakeholder collaboration

Technologies

Mass spectroscopy, ISO 10993-18, USP <1663>, USP <1664>

Responsibilities

Design and execute E&L studies; provide technical leadership and oversight for internal and external studies; partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align E&L priorities; oversee multiple E&L projects for consistency and budget; develop departmental E&L strategies; review and approve protocols and reports from Study Directors; build organizational expertise in E&L science and toxicological risk assessment.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with people management