Senior Biocompatibility Specialist | Hybrid (Manchester)

ConvaTec Inc.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Convatec is expanding its R&D footprint in Manchester with a Senior Biocompatibility Specialist joining the Applied Research team. You will design and execute biological evaluations for medical devices, analyze data, and prepare documentation aligned with ISO 10993 within a multi-functional environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in biocompatibility, an advanced degree, and strong collaboration skills to work with regulatory, NPD, and manufacturing teams on global submissions and product

Qualifications

• BS in Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biology, or related field.
• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) preferred.
• +5 years related to biocompatibility evaluations and/or toxicological risk assessments of medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver biological evaluations of new and existing devices in collaboration with project teams.
• Evaluate biocompatibility studies, including external labs, to support medical device programs.
• Develop and revise biological evaluation protocols, reports, and regulatory summaries.
• Write, edit, and approve technical documentation.
• Communicate project updates to expert and non-expert audiences.
• Collaborate with R&D, Regulatory, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to align goals and timelines.
• Derisk NPD and research projects early in development to provide data for decision making.
• Promote best practices and update procedures related to biocompatibility.

Skills

ISO 10993 knowledge

Biocompatibility methods

Toxicology risk assessment

Biomaterials familiarity

Project management

Data analysis

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory understanding

Education

BS in Biomedical Engineering / Bioengineering / Biology / Molecular Cell Biology / Biochemistry / Materials Science / Toxicology

MS or PhD preferred

Tools

Laboratory regulatory reports

Job description

Convatec is expanding its R&D footprint in Manchester with a Senior Biocompatibility Specialist joining the Applied Research team. You will design and execute biological evaluations for medical devices, analyze data, and prepare documentation aligned with ISO 10993 within a multi-functional environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in biocompatibility, an advanced degree, and strong collaboration skills to work with regulatory, NPD, and manufacturing teams on global submissions and product