Senior R&D Scientist, Biomaterials

Senior R&D Scientist, Biomaterials

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for a Senior R&D Scientist, Biomaterials, located in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

The Senior R&D Scientist, Biomaterials, plays a critical role in advancing orthopedic medical device technologies through materials science and biological evaluation expertise. This position contributes directly to product development, innovation, and lifecycle support by applying deep technical knowledge to ensure materials performance, biocompatibility, safety, and regulatory compliance. The role offers the opportunity to influence next-generation solutions that improve patient outcomes while collaborating across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Manufacturing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support materials and biological evaluations for orthopedic medical devices, including metals, polymers, ceramics, and coatings.
• Design, plan, and execute laboratory studies to assess material properties, biocompatibility, and performance in accordance with internal standards and global regulations.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to cross-functional teams throughout product development and lifecycle management.
• Interpret and document experimental data; author technical reports, protocols, and regulatory submissions.
• Support root cause investigations and material-related risk assessments for product or process issues.
• Contribute to the selection, qualification, and characterization of new materials and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality system requirements, industry standards, and regulatory expectations.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement and innovation initiatives.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Chemistry, or a related scientific or engineering discipline (required).
• Master's or PhD in Biology, Biomaterials, or a related field (preferred).

Experience and Skills

Required:

• Typically requires 4–6 years of relevant engineering or scientific experience aligned with a senior-level individual contributor role.
• Demonstrated expertise in biology and/or biomaterials for medical devices or regulated products.
• Experience designing and interpreting laboratory or preclinical studies.
• Strong technical writing skills, including reports and regulatory documentation.
• Working knowledge of ISO, ASTM, FDA, and other applicable regulatory standards.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in cross-functional teams.

Preferred:

• Experience in orthopedic, implantable, or Class II/III medical devices.
• Hands-on experience with biocompatibility testing, surface characterization, or failure analysis.
• Experience mentoring or providing technical leadership to other scientists.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis and experimental design.

Other:

• Travel:
  Up to 10% (domestic), as needed.
• Language:
  English (fluent).
• Certifications:
  
  Relevant professional certifications (e.g., materials, quality, or regulatory) preferred but not required.

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees and/or eligible dependents are eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance.

Subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees are eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k))

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Johnson & Johnson announced plans to separate our Orthopaedics business to establish a standalone orthopaedics company, operating as DePuy Synthes. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed within 18 to 24 months, subject to legal requirements, including consultation with works councils and other employee representative bodies, as may be required, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions and approvals.

Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the transaction, you would be an employee of DePuy Synthes and your employment would be governed by DePuy Synthes employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by DePuy Synthes at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes. Johnson

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