Posted:
3/25/2026, 8:47:01 AM
Location(s):
Reading, England, United Kingdom ⋅ England, United Kingdom
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Product
Workplace Type:
Remote
About Convatec
Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With more than 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec’s revenues in 2024 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com
Position Overview
Key Responsibilities:
Manage and develop the biocompatibility team
Manages and allocates resource in line with project needs and priorities
Identifies training opportunities for the team towards continuous improvement
Ensures seamless and proactive collaboration with the project teams
Synthesises a development plan with each team member
Ensure the team has up to date knowledge of biocompatibility standards, techniques and protocols
Instills a positive working culture of collaboration in line with Convatec’s values and leadership behaviors
Deliver on biocompatibility for NPD, LCM and research projects
Foster cross functional collaboration and team work between the biocompatibility team, the business units, project teams, regulatory and clinical teams
Lead on accurate project planning and timely execution in partnership with project teams in order to keep biocompatibility activities visible and integrated into overall project plans
Work closely with program/project cross-functional teams to provide biocompatibility deliverables in compliance with global regulatory requirements
Evaluate and execute biocompatibility studies in support of programs dealing with our medical devices
Creative approach to problem solving and detailed knowledge of approaching ISO standard testing
Identify, obtain stakeholder buy in and implement continuous process improvements and learning
Demonstrates commitment to the ConvaTec values and leads a culture that implements these values alongside our high performance team principles
Addresses roadblocks by assuming positive intentions of others and takes accountability for finding solutions
Support biological hazards risk analysis activities
Analyse, interpret, and draw conclusions from biocompatibility testing, including, but not limited to, extractable and leachable chemical characterization and biological evaluations
Assists in conducting technical audits of suppliers, contract manufacturers and laboratories
Deliver to company quality metrics (CAPA, NC, IA, etc.)
Skills & Experience:
At least 10 years experience in biocompatibility assessments for NPDs and LCMs in territories including Europe and USA
Experience with complex FDA submissions and dealing with FDA queries and feedback is essential
10+ years’ industrial experience in the field of Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, or Biotechnology with expertise in biocompatibility, toxicology, related principles and industry standards,
Qualifications/Education:
BSc or higher degree in one or more of the following disciplines: Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biology (Biological Sciences), Molecular Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or Toxicology; advanced degree (MS or PhD) in these fields preferred
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Travel Requirements
Position may involve travel around 25% of the time, mostly within Europe but overseas travel is expected. Most trips will include overnight travel.
Working Conditions
Remote working from home with presence in the office based on business needs.
Special Factors
May need to support global discussions in different time zones.
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Website: https://convatec.com/
Headquarter Location: Reading, Reading, United Kingdom
Employee Count: 5001-10000
Year Founded: 1978
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Commercial ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Medical Device