Senior Material Developer

Mölnlycke Health Care AB; Mölndals kommun; Hybrid; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Mölnlycke Health Care AB in Gothenburg is seeking a Senior Material Developer with a focus on silicone technology. You will join a team delivering next-generation silicone solutions for wound care, combining hands-on lab work with strategic technology development.

You will lead development, drive projects from concept to product, and partner with suppliers and external institutes. Strong technical leadership and collaboration are essential for patient outcomes and healthcare impact.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in material development within silicone technologies.
• Deep technical expertise in silicone chemistry, physics, or related material technologies.
• Experience driving development projects and solving complex technical challenges.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, collaborative and customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to translate patient and healthcare professional needs into material solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and characterization of silicone-based materials and technologies.
• Drive innovation projects from early concepts through technology development.
• Identify new material opportunities and translate user needs into technical solutions.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, research institutes and external partners.
• Support product development and new product innovation within Wound Care.
• Monitor emerging technologies, material trends and intellectual property landscapes.
• Contribute technical leadership by sharing knowledge, influencing decisions and driving collaboration across teams.

Skills

Silicone chemistry

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Materials Science, Chemistry or related field

Job description

At Mölnlycke, we believe that real impact starts with people.

People who are bold enough to challenge the status quo. People who care deeply for their work, their colleagues, and the world around them. People who know exactly why they do what they do.

As a global medical solutions company, we design and deliver innovative products and services across wound care, operating room solutions, gloves and antiseptics. Our mission is to advance performance in healthcare by supporting professionals, improving outcomes, and making a difference where it matters most.

In Wound Care at Mölnlycke, we help to prevent, manage and accelerate the healing of wounds.

Mölnlycke is now looking for a Senior Material Developer within silicone technology to join our global HQ in Gothenburg.

Where You'll Make a Difference

In this role, you'll be joining a team of silicone technology experts, driving the development of next-generation silicone solutions for wound care applications. You will combine deep technical expertise with a strong innovation mindset, helping shape future material that create value for patients, healthcare professionals and the planet.

Here's how you'll make an impact:

• Lead the development and characterization of silicone-based materials and technologies.
• Drive innovation projects from early concepts through technology development.
• Identify new material opportunities and translate user needs into technical solutions.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, research institutes and external partners.
• Support product development and new product innovation within Wound Care.
• Monitor emerging technologies, material trends and intellectual property landscapes.
• Contribute technical leadership by sharing knowledge, influencing decisions and driving collaboration across teams.

You’ll join a team of experienced engineers and specialists in a collaborative, down-to‑earth environment where people enjoy working together and helping each other succeed. The role combines hands‑on laboratory work, testing and prototyping with analysis, planning and strategical technology development.

What You'll Get

Be part of a culture built on trust, care and shared ownership

Join a team that values collaboration, curiosity and continuous learning, where innovation happens through teamwork and shared expertise.

Your Growth and Development

• Opportunity to shape future silicone technology platforms within Wound Care.
• Exposure to external research networks and strategic innovation initiatives.
• Opportunities to develop your technical leadership and influence across the organisation.
• Work that directly contributes to better patient outcomes.

Flexibility, Wellbeing and Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible hybrid working environment, combining remote work flexibility with three mandatory in‑office days per week to support collaboration and team engagement
• Learning and development opportunities within a global organization

What You Bring

• Degree in Materials Science, Chemistry or related field.
• Significant experience in material development within silicone technologies.
• Deep technical expertise in silicone chemistry, silicone physics, or related material technologies.
• Experience driving development projects and solving complex technical challenges.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive, collaborative and customer‑focused mindset.
• The ability to translate patient and healthcare professional needs into material solutions.

Nice to have:

• Experience working with sustainability initiatives
• Knowledge of IP generation and innovation processes
• Experience with various material development, adhesion, surface chemistry or fluid handling technologies

Our Approach to Diversity & Inclusion

We're building a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. We believe that a diverse mix of people from different cultures, ages, geographies, and genders makes us stronger. It brings fresh perspectives, drives better decisions, and helps us deliver solutions that reflect the world we serve. Inclusion isn't just a value, it's how we work, grow, and lead together.

Mölnlycke is a world‑leading medical products and solutions company that equips healthcare professionals to achieve the best patient, clinical and economic outcomes.

Our business is organised in the four business areas Wound Care, Operating Room Solutions, Gloves and Antiseptics, where customer centricity, sustainability and digitalisation are at the heart of everything we do.

Mölnlycke employs around 8,700 people. The company headquarters are in Gothenburg, Sweden and we operate in more than 100 countries worldwide. Mölnlycke is a founding partner of GoCo Health Innovation City, a world‑class innovation cluster for health.

Since 2007, the company has been part of Investor AB, an engaged owner of high‑quality, global companies which was founded by the Wallenberg family in 1916. For more information, please visit www.molnlycke.com and www.molnlycke.com/careers .