Clinical Drug Delivery Device Lead

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About the Role
We are looking for a Clinical Drug Delivery Device Lead who is methodical, detail-oriented, and possesses excellent stakeholder management skills to join a global Devices, Artwork & Packaging team. This role focuses on the selection, assessment, and implementation of drug delivery devices used in clinical trial programs. The successful candidate will act as a subject matter expert, ensuring that appropriate and fit-for-purpose devices are selected and evaluated throughout the clinical development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities
- Define and implement the overall strategy for drug delivery devices used in clinical trials.
- Lead the selection and assessment of clinical drug delivery devices, ensuring compliance with project requirements and regulatory standards.
- Provide technical expertise on devices such as: Injection pumps, Infusion lines and bags, needles and syringes for IV and SC administration, oral syringes, dosing cups, other clinical administration devices
- Conduct technical assessments of devices proposed by external vendors and CROs.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including Clinical Development, Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Safety, and other technical experts.
- Lead multidisciplinary project teams to ensure timely support for clinical trial activities.
- Drive decision-making and influence stakeholders across matrix organizations.
- Support clinical trial setup activities and ensure device suitability from First-in-Human (FIH) studies through Phase IV clinical trials. Required Qualifications & Experience
- Master's degree in a relevant scientific or healthcare discipline.
- Healthcare background (e.g., nurse, physician, or equivalent) is considered a strong asset.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in the selection and assessment of clinical drug delivery devices.
- Strong knowledge of both medical device and pharmaceutical environments.
- Experience in clinical trial setup and execution.
- Solid understanding of challenges related to device selection across different clinical development phases.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to lead and influence multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work autonomously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail. Regulatory & Quality Knowledge Strong understanding of:
- EU Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR)
- FDA 21 CFR Part 820
- ISO 13485
- Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)