Minimum: Bachelors in Engineering (biomedical, electrical, mechanical)

Preferred: 2-4 years field experience with proven record of customer satisfaction; Blood processing, apheresis, plasmapheresis or transfusion medical equipment experience

B.S or M.S. degree in Engineering (Biomedical, Biochemical, Mechanical, Systems, or similar) with over 3-4 years of related experience

Has a minimum of 2-4 years of experience managing the relationship between a device manufacturing organization and a contractor engineering organization or working with a contract engineering firm.

Working knowledge of all aspects of device manufacturing and contract engineering process from contract through product delivery

Success in leading medical device product development teams.

Track record of delivering on commitments, timelines, budgets and quality metrics.

Experience in managing engineering programs with multiple sub-systems.

High bandwidth, strong leadership with ability to scale to manage operations.

Demonstrated technical leadership, including creative problem solving.

Ability to provide technical and operational leadership at various organizational levels.

Experience in blood collection, transfusion, apheresis/plasmapheresis related devices preferred

Ph.D. degree required in a biological field of study, preferably cell biology

Strong and diverse understanding of basic cell biology and protein production

10-15 years industry experience required in relevant areas which should include autologous cell therapy; preference to experience in drug-device combination product development

Understanding of the U.S. regulatory and EU regulatory process

Outstanding interpersonal skills and established collaborative working habits 

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Must be comfortable in a “roll up your sleeves”, “wear lots of hats” and entrepreneurial company