Device Technology Deployment Manager – Assembly & Packaging

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Our department drives the industrialization of innovative medical devices and combination products, acting as the vital link between development and commercial manufacturing to reliably deliver high-quality treatments to our patients.

As a Device Technology Deployment Manager, you will lead complex technology deployment projects from early concept through industrial implementation. You will work at the intersection of device technology, process engineering, equipment engineering, automation, quality, and manufacturing.

• Lead end-to-end deployment of automated device assembly and packaging technologies, from concept assessment and equipment selection through design, FAT/SAT, commissioning, qualification, and manufacturing implementation.
• Translate product and process requirements into robust equipment concepts, technical specifications, and scalable manufacturing solutions for device assembly and packaging.
• Provide technical leadership for the development and deployment of automated and high-speed device assembly and packaging platforms.
• Drive strategic equipment and process technology initiatives to improve manufacturing robustness, efficiency, automation, and future readiness across the product lifecycle.
• Evaluate new assembly, packaging and robotic technologies through feasibility studies, pilots, and technical assessments to determine their readiness for industrial-scale deployment.
• Provide technical leadership during equipment design reviews, machine risk assessments, FAT/SAT, commissioning, qualification, and process validation.
• Ensure critical design, qualification, and validation deliverables are technically sound and aligned with product and process requirements, working closely with cross-functional teams.
• Lead technical collaboration with equipment suppliers, including supplier selection, technical clarification, design development, performance management, and review of critical technical documentation.
• Support the development and harmonization of global manufacturing technology standards and platform solutions for device assembly and packaging.

You are an experienced and technically strong leader who combines deep device manufacturing knowledge with the ability to lead complex technology deployment projects in a global, highly regulated environment. You are a collaborative team player with strong communication, negotiation, influencing, and stakeholder management skills across technical functions, manufacturing sites, and external suppliers.

Furthermore, you possess the following qualifications and experience:

• A Bachelor’s (B.S.) or Master’s (M.S.) degree in Engineering, such as Mechanical Engineering, Automation, Biomedical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in medical device, drug-device combination product, pharmaceutical, or similarly regulated manufacturing environments, including a solid understanding of cGMP, ISO 13485, and applicable FDA requirements.
• Strong hands‑on experience with automated device assembly equipment and processes, preferably including drug‑delivery devices such as autoinjectors or pen injectors.
• Demonstrated experience taking complex manufacturing equipment from concept and URS through design, FAT, SAT,…