Senior Biocompatibility Specialist

Mölnlycke Health Care; Göteborgs kommun; Hybrid; SEK 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Collaborative environment

Opportunities for influence

Job summary

Mölnlycke Health Care is seeking a Senior Biocompatibility Specialist in Gothenburg, Sweden, to expand their Biological Safety team. In this role, you will lead evaluations and support decision-making processes essential for product safety.

With 8+ years of experience in biocompatibility and strong regulatory knowledge, you'll collaborate in a flexible, international environment focused on improving healthcare outcomes. Join us to influence strategies and make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience within biocompatibility, toxicology, or a closely related field.
• Experience working with medical devices.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements related to biological safety.
• Ability to operate as a subject matter expert and guide decision-making.
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead biological evaluations of medical devices in line with regulatory requirements.
• Drive the development and implementation of biocompatibility procedures.
• Coordinate and oversee biocompatibility testing.
• Act as Subject Matter Expert for projects and regulatory activities.
• Support capability growth through coaching within the team.

Skills

Biocompatibility expertise

Toxicology knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, life sciences

Job description

At Mölnlycke, a global medical solutions company, we are expanding our team with a newly created Senior Biocompatibility Specialist role within the Biological Safety team.

We design and deliver innovative products and services across wound care, operating room solutions, gloves, and antiseptics, supporting professionals and improving healthcare outcomes worldwide.

Why This Role Matters

In this role, you will lead biological and toxicological evaluation of medical devices, combining scientific depth with practical application. The position focuses on advancing toxicological assessment and interpreting biological risk to support robust product safety assessments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, perform, and review biological evaluations of medical devices in line with global regulatory requirements.
• Drive the development and implementation of procedures, guidelines, and ways of working within biocompatibility.
• Coordinate and oversee biocompatibility testing, both internally and with external partners.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert, supporting projects, regulatory activities, and decision‑making.
• Contribute to interpreting biological risk from a scientific and toxicological perspective to support robust product safety assessments.
• Build and maintain external networks, representing Mölnlycke in scientific and industry forums.
• Support capability growth through coaching and knowledge‑sharing within the team.
• Contribute to standards development, scientific discussions, and potentially publications.

Benefits

• A key role in a growing and evolving expert function.
• Opportunities to influence both strategy and execution within your field.
• A collaborative, international environment with strong scientific expertise.
• Flexible working options and a strong focus on wellbeing.
• The chance to contribute to solutions that improve patient outcomes globally.

What You’ll Bring

Strong expertise in biocompatibility and/or toxicology with the ability to translate science into practical, compliant solutions.

Must‑haves

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, life sciences, or equivalent.
• Solid experience (typically 8+ years) within biocompatibility, toxicology, or a closely related field.
• Experience working with medical devices.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements related to biological safety.
• Ability to operate as a subject matter expert and guide decision‑making.
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English.

Nice‑to‑haves

• Experience in toxicological risk assessment or a strong understanding of toxicological principles.
• Certification within toxicology (e.g., ERT, DABT) is advantageous.
• Demonstrated leadership through mentoring or coaching colleagues.

Diversity & Inclusion

We build a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. We believe that diversity in culture, age, geography, and gender strengthens our organization and drives better decisions.

About Mölnlycke

Mölnlycke is a world‑leading medical products and solutions company that equips healthcare professionals to achieve the best patient, clinical and economic outcomes. The company employs around 8,700 people and is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, operating in more than 100 countries worldwide.