R&D Materials Specialist – Medical Devices

Medela Switzerland (HQ); Baar; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Medela is seeking an R&D Product Development Specialist Materials to advance medical device materials and lifecycle management in a regulated environment. You will define material requirements, select candidates, and lead testing with internal teams and external partners to ensure quality and safety.

You will contribute to design reviews, risk assessments and FMEA, document technical evidence, and maintain traceability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Material Science, Biomedical Engineering, Toxicology, Chemistry, Pharmacy or Human Biology.
• At least 2 to 4 years of professional experience in medical technology or materials science.
• Familiar with working in a regulated environment.
• Fluent in German or English; second language with very good written and spoken skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and lifecycle management of medical devices within scope, timelines, quality requirements and regulatory standards.
• Define and evaluate material requirements based on product, user, safety and regulatory needs.
• Select and assess materials for medical device applications, considering biocompatibility, sterilization, reprocessing, manufacturability and supply continuity.
• Provide material expertise in design reviews, risk assessments, technical evaluations, and FMEA activities.
• Plan, coordinate, execute and document material testing and verification activities with internal and external stakeholders.
• Analyze test results, assess technical evidence, and ensure compliance with defined requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including specifications, assessments, reports, and traceability records.
• Evaluate product, process, supplier, and regulatory changes for impact on material compliance, safety and performance.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing and external suppliers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes related to material compliance, biological safety and product quality.

Skills

Regulatory experience

Materials science

Biomedical engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor in Material Science, Biomedical Engineering, Toxicology, Chemistry, Pharmacy or Human Biology

Job description

Medela is seeking an R&D Product Development Specialist Materials to advance medical device materials and lifecycle management in a regulated environment. You will define material requirements, select candidates, and lead testing with internal teams and external partners to ensure quality and safety.

You will contribute to design reviews, risk assessments and FMEA, document technical evidence, and maintain traceability.