Senior Silicone Materials Scientist - Wound Care Innovation

Mölnlycke Health Care AB

Mölndals kommun

Hybrid

SEK 700,000 - 900,000

Full time

9 days ago

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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.