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Product Lifecycle Engineering Principal Scientist - Medical Device & Combination Products
Vertex Pharmaceuticals —Boston, MA
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- Full-time
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Vertex Pharmaceuticals —Boston, MA
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Atrium —Boston, MA
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Pathology Senior Principal Research Scientist
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Principal Scientist, Process Development (Expression Systems)
Moderna, Inc. —Norwood, MA
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- Tuition reimbursement
AS&T Principal Scientist - CGT & Biologics
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- Full-time
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Research Principal Fellow (Remote)
Merck KGaA —Burlington, MA
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- Doctor of Philosophy
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Principal Scientist, Protein Design
Moderna, Inc. —Cambridge, MA
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- Doctor of Philosophy
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Principal Scientist - Translational Biology & Program Leadership
WuXi Biologics —Natick, MA
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Principal Scientist, Biologics Cell Line Development
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- Full-time
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- Doctor of Philosophy
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Exponent Inc. —Natick, MA
- $200,000 - $300,000 a year
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Bayer —Cambridge, MA
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- 5 years
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Associate Principle Scientist – Product Discovery and Development
AstraZeneca —Waltham, MA
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- Overtime
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Doctor of Philosophy
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Principal Research Associate, Analytical Development
Moderna, Inc. —Norwood, MA
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- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
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- Doctor of Philosophy
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Principal Biostatistician
eClinical Solutions —Mansfield, MA
- $150,000 - $175,000 a year
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- Master's degree
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Principal Scientist, Computational Protein Design
Moderna, Inc. —Cambridge, MA
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- Full-time
- Office
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Mentoring
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Sr. Principal Scientist - Translational Muscle Biology
UCB —Cambridge, MA
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- Office
- Presentation skills
- Doctor of Philosophy

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Product Lifecycle Engineering Principal Scientist - Medical Device & Combination Products

Vertex Pharmaceuticals -
Boston, MA

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Job Details

Full-time
$145,600 - $218,400 a year

Benefits

Loan repayment program
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Developing medical devices
Content creation for technical audiences
Management
GxP
ISO standards
Technical writing within manufacturing
Collaboration with product development teams
Bachelor’s degree in engineering
Quality risk management
Packaging
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Collaboration with manufacturing teams
Engineering product development
Design for manufacturability (DFM)
Design controls
Biomedical regulatory compliance
Engineering design modification
Cross-functional team management
Manufacturing company experience
Product design documentation
Cross-functional communication
Engineering manufacturing support
Engineering quality assurance

Full Job Description

Job Description

In June 2019, Vertex announced the establishment of new research sites in Boston and Providence where research, development, and clinical manufacturing for cell, biologic, and genetic therapies will be primarily based. Cell and genetic therapies represent two rapidly emerging therapeutic modalities with the potential to treat—and even cure—several diseases Vertex is focused on. At Vertex, our teams bring together the best talent to ensure we bring these cutting-edge transformative therapies to patients as quickly as possible.

As the Product Lifecycle Engineering Principal Scientist, you will focus on the sustaining activity with drug delivery devices and combination products. You will ensure design and development processes and risk documentation associated with drug delivery systems are maintained throughout commercialization post-market lifecycle. The successful candidate will work closely with Process Development, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Analytical, and Manufacturing functions, as required. The position will be on-site in Boston, MA.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with highly cross-functional teams to Lead sustaining engineering activities for commercialized medical devices and drug delivery combination products.
Maintain and update design history documentation, engineering records, and lifecycle deliverables in accordance with internal procedures and regulatory expectations.
Ensure risk management documentation is current and aligned with post-market product changes, investigations, and ongoing commercialization needs.
Support engineering assessments related to design changes, component updates, supplier changes, and product improvements.
Partner with Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Process Development, Analytical, Labeling, and Manufacturing to assess product impact and implement lifecycle changes effectively.
Evaluate technical issues arising during commercialization and post-market support, and drive timely resolution.
Provide engineering input to change control, deviation investigations, CAPA, and nonconformance activities, as applicable.
Support continued compliance with applicable design control, risk management, and medical device / combination product requirements.
Contribute to product robustness, reliability, and manufacturability through data-driven engineering decisions.
Participate in cross-functional reviews to ensure product lifecycle activities are appropriately documented and executed.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in sustaining engineering processes, documentation practices, and cross-functional workflows.
Serve as a technical resource for lifecycle management activities associated with commercial drug delivery systems.
Support Regulatory activities including authoring regulatory submission documentation.

Experience

Must have experience with product development of combination products, specifically drug delivery systems.
Must have experience with design controls and risk management as it pertains to FDA, EU MDR, and associated harmonized standards (ISO 13485, ISO 14971, 21CFR.820 and 21CFR Part 4) and a thorough understanding of GxP principles and practices.
Must have experience leading technical teams and projects in highly matrixed environments.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related scientific/engineering discipline.
Minimum of 10 years of experience working within a regulated medical device, drug delivery, and combination product environment.
Strong knowledge of design controls and risk management for regulated products.
Demonstrated experience in sustaining engineering, product lifecycle management, or post-market design assurance in collaboration with cross-functional product support from Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams.
Working knowledge of process engineering and manufacturing methods, analytical methods, labeling and packaging, and systems engineering.
Strong technical writing, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across teams.
Experience supporting change assessments and design updates in a structured quality system.

May require occasional travel to other Vertex locations

Pay Range:

$145,600 - $218,400

Disclosure Statement:

The range provided is based on what we believe is a reasonable estimate for the base salary pay range for this job at the time of posting. This role is eligible for an annual bonus and annual equity awards. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

At Vertex, our Total Rewards offerings also include inclusive market-leading benefits to meet our employees wherever they are in their career, financial, family and wellbeing journey while providing flexibility and resources to support their growth and aspirations. From medical, dental and vision benefits to generous paid time off (including a week-long company shutdown in the Summer and the Winter), educational assistance programs including student loan repayment, a generous commuting subsidy, matching charitable donations, 401(k) and so much more.

Flex Designation:

On-Site Designated

Flex Eligibility Status:

In this On-Site designated role, you will work five days per week on-site with ad hoc flexibility.

Note: The Flex status for this position is subject to Vertex’s Policy on Flex @ Vertex Program and may be changed at any time.

#LI-Onsite

Company Information

Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.

Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.

Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected]

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