Blatchford is an innovative, multi-award-winning, global, manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices.
Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users.
Through innovation, science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.
Due to the continued growth and development of our dynamic, multi-disciplinary R&D team, we have an exciting opportunity for a System Engineering Manager – Clinical Trials & Validation, at our Head Office in Basingstoke.
The role
As System Engineering Manager – Clinical Trials & Validation, you will be responsible for trials and studies of company products, including identification of KPIs and creation of reports. You will support the development of V&V and Post market Surveillance activities.
Key duties.
- Leading the team to define and successfully execute Clinical Evaluations and studies for the products.
- Defining the roadmap for the R&D clinical team and drive its implementation to achieve superior clinical outcomes.
- Actively contributing to the quality improvement process.
- Reviewing and approving technical documentation, as defined in QMS, contributing to Design Reviews for active projects and ensuring effective technical leadership.
- Effectively communicating status on a regular basis to management and interacting with peers to optimise activities.
- Managing allocated budget.
What can we offer you?
As System Engineering Manager – Clinical Trials & Validation, you will receive the following:
Benefits
- Highly completive salary
- Flexible, hybrid working.
- 25 days holiday (rising with service)
- Option to purchase additional annual leave.
- Pension
- Death in service
- Discounted shopping and leisure activities
- Health cash plan
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Opportunity to be part of an award-winning organisation with a culture that centres around our core values; courage, learning, integrity, collaboration, and innovation
What are we looking for?
To be considered for the System Engineering Manager – Clinical Trials & Validation opportunity, you will have the following:
Essential skills
- MSc in Biomechanics or similar discipline.
- Extensive experience of applying biomechanical principles.
- Proven experience in leading gait lab.
- Experience executing clinical trials and clinical evaluations for medical devices.
- Experience with MDD/MDR.
- Experience applying ISO-13485 and ISO-14971.
- Breadth of understanding across other engineering domains, i.e. electrical, mechanical, software.
- A naturally inquisitive, problem solver.
- A positive, team player with a “can do” attitude.