GSK

Device Engineer

GSK$80K — $110K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in device or medical product development
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific or technical field
  • Hands-on experience with CAD tools for device design
  • Familiarity with design controls and risk management processes
  • Experience in quality processes related to medical device development

Responsibilities

  • Lead device development from concept to testing and validation
  • Conduct technology scouting and technical evaluations for device solutions
  • Design and run laboratory testing to ensure device safety and reliability
  • Identify and manage technical and regulatory risks throughout development
  • Prepare and maintain essential documentation such as design and risk management files
  • Collaborate with teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and scalable
  • Act as the technical lead to oversee Critical Process Parameters

Benefits

  • Hybrid working model with on-site requirements for lab work
  • Opportunity for professional growth and development
  • Engagement in shaping innovative device technologies
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams for meaningful impact
  • Potential for occasional travel for project needs
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

You will join a cross-functional team designing and developing patient-focused delivery devices. You will lead technical assessments, prototype testing, and risk management while working closely with experts across engineering, formulation, quality, and supply. We value practical problem-solvers who are curious, collaborative, and focused on building safe, reliable, and manufacturable solutions. This role offers clear growth, the chance to shape next-generation device technologies, and meaningful impact aligned with our mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities:

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

  • Lead early device development activities from concept through feasibility and engineering confidence testing.
  • Perform technology scouting and technical evaluations to identify suitable device solutions.
  • Design, prototype, and run lab-based testing and simulations to verify device function, safety, and reliability.
  • Identify and drive mitigation for technical, manufacturing and regulatory risks.
  • Prepare and maintain core device documentation such as design history files, risk management files, and technical reports.
  • Work with internal teams and external partners to support design for manufacturability and scale-up.
  • Act as technical lead for the device ensuring Critical Process Parameters are identified, understood, monitored and controlled.
  • Actively participate in the investigation team for device and equipment related issues. Lead quality investigations, RCA and CAPA associated with the device.
  • Drive the improvement of unit operation process capability and batch yields. Specifically, be accountable for Cost of Goods and Cost of Waste improvements.
  • Responsible for delivering key technical activities including NPI trials and planned change implementation.
  • Lead/support development work in support of equipment installations and validation.
  • Maintain a strong level of validation understanding and proficiencies within life cycle management, including expertise in design controls, manufacturing technologies and upcoming combination products for commercialization.
  • Able to perform technical coaching of operators to ensure knowledge transfer to the manufacturing shop floor allowing operators to improve their accountability and timeliness of issue resolution.
  • Lead/support risk management activities through the life cycle for devices and conduct periodic risk reviews based on ISO requirements.
  • Create/Maintain Device History Files. Provide technical SME input for complaints related to the device


Why You?

We want people who care about patients and practical engineering outcomes. This role is offered as a hybrid position with on-site presence expected for laboratory work, prototype testing and key team activities. Occasional travel may be required.

Basic Qualifications:

We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:

  • 3 + years of device or medical product experience with hands-on experience using CAD tools for device design and running prototype testing.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related scientific or technical discipline such as chemical engineering, chemistry, pharmacy, or pharmaceutical engineering.
  • Experience with design controls, risk management and quality processes used in medical device development.


Preferred Qualifications:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

  • Master's degree in engineering or related field and additional device development experience.
  • Experience with simulation tools (for example finite element analysis) and in-silico modelling.
  • Experience in combination products or drug-device systems, including autoinjectors, pre-filled syringes, or on-body injectors.
  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and standards relevant to device design, usability, and safety.
  • Experience working with contract manufacturers, suppliers, or external partners on prototyping and scale-up.
  • Hands-on skills in rapid prototyping, 3D printing, or mechanical test method development.
  • Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary work and communicate technical results clearly.
  • Proven record of managing multiple tasks and delivering to project timelines.


How to Apply:

We encourage you to apply if this role fits your skills and ambition. Share your resume with a brief note about what excites you about this opportunity and how you can contribute to our team. We look forward to learning more about you.

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About GSK

GSK is a British multinational pharmaceutical company that specializes in researching, developing, and manufacturing a wide range of prescription drugs and vaccines. The company was founded in 2000 through the merger of Glaxo Wellcome and SmithKline Beecham. GSK's products are used to treat a variety of conditions including respiratory diseases, HIV/AIDS, and cancer. The company operates in over 150 countries and has a workforce of over 99,000 employees. GSK is headquartered in Brentford, England and is listed on the London Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange.
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