Technical Director - Biocompatibility

Eurofins; South Brunswick (NJ); Remote; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services seeks a Technical Director - Biocompatibility to lead PSL's medical device biological evaluation program. You will guide scientific strategy, oversee studies and liaise with clients to drive growth across North America.

The role requires senior leadership, deep regulatory knowledge, and collaboration with Eurofins teams while supporting remote operations and travel to client sites and conferences.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in biology, toxicology, biomedical engineering, materials science or related field.
• 10+ years in medical device biocompatibility, regulatory science or related area.
• Experience recognized as SME in biocompatibility or biological evaluation.
• Familiarity with ISO 10993 series and risk management processes.
• Knowledge of FDA guidance, EU MDR and GLP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific, strategic and commercial leadership for PSL biocompatibility operations.
• Collaborate with Study Directors, lab management and business development to grow services.
• Represent PSL in client engagements, conferences and industry activities.
• Mentor staff and drive expansion of services and profitable growth.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Presentation skills

Remote leadership

Travel readiness

Computer skills

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree

Job description

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

The Technical Director - Biocompatibility is responsible for providing scientific, strategic, and commercial leadership for Product Safety Labs’ (PSL) medical device biocompatibility business. The position will serve as a senior scientific authority in biological evaluation and biocompatibility testing and will help establish PSL as a recognized industry leader while supporting significant growth of the business.

The Technical Director will work closely with Study Directors, laboratory management, business development personnel, and executive leadership to strengthen PSL’s scientific capabilities, mentor technical staff, support strategic client relationships, expand the scope of services offered, and identify opportunities for profitable growth. Study Directors will retain responsibility for the conduct of assigned studies in accordance with applicable regulations, protocols, and PSL procedures.

The position will represent PSL through client engagement, scientific presentations, publications, professional organizations, standards committees, conferences, and other industry activities. The Technical Director will collaborate closely with Eurofins Medical Device team members, particularly the Lancaster organization, and with other Eurofins laboratories in North America and Europe, as appropriate.

This position may be remote. Regular travel to PSL, other Eurofins locations, client sites, conferences, and industry meetings will be required.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in biology, toxicology, biomedical engineering, materials science, pharmacology, or another scientific discipline relevant to medical device biological evaluation. Ph.D. or equivalent terminal degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in medical device biocompatibility, biological evaluation, regulatory science, or a closely related field; 15 or more years strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated recognition within the medical device industry as a biocompatibility or biological evaluation subject matter expert.
• Intimate working familiarity with the ISO 10993 series, including biological evaluation within a risk management process; test selection and interpretation; sample preparation; chemical characterization; toxicological risk assessment integration; and applicable biological endpoints.
• Strong working knowledge of current FDA biocompatibility guidance and expectations (including ASCA requirements), Regulation (EU) 2017/745, ISO 17025 and applicable GLP requirements, and other international medical device requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and communicate scientifically sound biological evaluation strategies and to resolve complex technical and regulatory questions.
• Established record of scientific presentations, publications, standards involvement, professional organization participation, or comparable industry leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to support business growth through technical consultation, client engagement, service development, and collaboration with business development teams.
• Experience working in a contract research organization, testing laboratory, medical device manufacturer, regulatory authority, or comparable environment preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, presentation, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote leadership role and to travel as required.
• Strong computer skills.
• He/she must have a current tetanus vaccination.

Additional Information

Positions are full-time, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Candidates currently living within commutable distance to South Brunswick Township, NJ.

Compensation: $160,000 - $180,000 depending on related experience and qualification.

Excellent Full Time Benefits Including

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.