Job Description
Company Description:
With sales of €700m and 3,300 employees worldwide, Nemera is one of the leading global manufacturers of complex drug delivery systems for the pharmaceutical industry, offering to patients a broad product portfolio which includes inhalation devices, injection devices, nasal and dermal pumps and ophthalmic delivery devices. Nemera has built very long lasting, strong relationships with the leading global pharmaceutical companies globally by providing high quality development, industrialization and manufacturing services. Nemera develops and manufactures its own IP product platforms but also offers also fully custom developments and contract manufacturing. Nemera’s manufacturing sites are located in the US, France, Germany, Brazil and Poland. The headquarters and Innovation Center for early device design and development are located in France (Lyon).We have big ambitions at Nemera! We are growing our franchises and strengthening our capabilities.
Job Description
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Lab Project Specialist to lead the planning, development, and execution of verification activities for medical device products. This individual will serve as a technical expert in device testing, design inputs, risk analyses, and product requirements into robust verification strategies and test methods. The ideal candidate possesses a strong engineering background, understands how medical devices function from both a design and user perspective, and can independently determine what testing is required to demonstrate that design requirements have been met. This role works closely with R&D, Lab, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and external partners throughout the product development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Design Verification:
Develop and execute design verification strategies for new and existing medical devices.
Review product requirements, design inputs, and risk analyses to determine appropriate verification activities.
Create verification protocols, test plans, acceptance criteria, and reports in compliance with applicable design control requirements.
Ensure objective evidence is generated to demonstrate compliance with design requirements.
Test Method Development and Test Execution:
Identify and implement appropriate measurement systems, instrumentation, fixtures, and data acquisition methods.
Evaluate test method capability, repeatability, and reproducibility (e.g., GR&R).Develop custom test equipment and fixtures as needed.
Support TMV and testing execution.
Data Analysis and Technical Reporting:
Analyze test data using statistical and engineering methods.
Support root cause analysis and recommend corrective actions.
Prepare clear technical reports and present findings to project teams and management.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Collaborate with Design Engineering, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, and Lab staff.
Coordinate testing activities with external laboratories, consultants, and suppliers.
Mentor junior engineers and provide leadership in verification and testing practices.
Support overall project planning from a testing strategy perspective.
Compliance and Quality:
Ensure verification activities comply with applicable standards, guidance documents, and internal procedures.
Participate in Design Control, Risk Management, and Design History File (DHF) activities.
Expertise in ISO 13485, ISO 14971
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related discipline.3+ years of experience in medical device development, verification, testing, or systems engineering.
- Demonstrated experience developing verification strategies and executing design verification programs.
- Strong understanding of medical device design controls and product development processes.
- Experience developing test methods and analyzing data.
- Excellent technical writing and communication skills.
- Ability to independently assess designs and determine appropriate verification approaches.
- Ability to work in a lab and/or clean room environment requiring PPEPreferred Qualifications
- Experience with inhalation, drug delivery, combination products, surgical, diagnostic, or other complex medical devices.
- Knowledge of risk management and failure analysis methodologies.
- Experience with statistical analysis tools such as Minitab, JMP, or equivalent.
- Familiarity with IEC 60601, ISO 11608, or other applicable medical device standards.
- Experience managing external test laboratories and contract development partners.
Additional Information:
Why Join Nemera? At Nemera, we prioritize patients when creating drug delivery devices, understanding that accurate dosing and ergonomics are crucial for treatment adherence. Joining Nemera means becoming part of a team that enjoys working together and consistently delivers on its commitments. We take pride in our work because it improves patients’ lives. We look forward to receiving your application (resume submitted in English is appreciated). We offer varied jobs job in an international group, if you want to discover more about Nemera, please look at our website www.nemera.netKnow someone at Nemera? We have a Referral Program so, be sure to have them submit you as a referral prior to applying for this positionPOSITION RANGE: $85,000- $115,000 USD Salaried (This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.)For US Benefits, CLICK HERE.Nemera is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class indication. This company is required by federal law to hire only persons who can establish they are eligible to work in the United States.
