Senior Device Technologist in Oxford

Owen Mumford are looking to hire an enthusiastic Senior Device Technologist! Could this be your next role?

Scope: As the Senior Device Technologist you will join the R&D department to provide technical leadership in device testing, evaluation, and stability assessment of medical devices, including drug delivery devices such as auto-injectors, pen injectors, pen needles, and lancing devices. The role combines hands-on technical expertise with project leadership and client-facing responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Device Design Engineers to establish the test matrices for Medical devices in R&D.
• Define and execute device testing strategies, including functional testing, usability, robustness, and stability studies for the different devices coming through R&D.
• Oversee verification and validation activities in accordance with ISO 13485 and FDA/EMA expectations.
• Interpret and report data from device testing and stability programs.
• Support regulatory submissions with technical documentation and justifications.
• Act as technical lead on client projects, providing expert guidance and problem-solving.
• Mentor junior device technologists and review technical work.
• Provide technical input into design controls, risk management (ISO 14971), and usability engineering (IEC 62366).
• Contribute to continuous improvement of laboratory methods and quality systems.
• Align with Regulatory on strategy for verification and validation activities to support device approvals.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Significant experience in medical device or combination product development.
• Deep knowledge of injection devices and associated testing methodologies.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and quality requirements for medical devices and combination products.
• Experience authoring and reviewing technical reports and protocols.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working with notified bodies or regulatory agencies. (desirable)
• Exposure to human factors/usability studies. (desirable)
• Leadership or line management experience. (desirable)

What will we give you?

You will be joining a successful, privately owned industry leader who are constantly innovating and looking to improve lives, empower patients and relieve the pressure on healthcare professionals. We invest heavily in our staff and offer a competitive salary and benefits package along with the opportunity to develop within the business:

• 25 days annual leave (with the opportunity to earn loyalty days with length of service)
• Flexi time covering 37.5 hours per week with core working hours of 9:30am-12 Noon and 2:00pm-4:00pm (3:30pm on Fridays)
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Holiday purchase scheme (up to 10 days purchased per holiday year)
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
• Enhanced Sickness Pay
• Group Life Insurance
• BUPA Private Medical Care
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and support
• Free parking, free tea & coffee, free fruit

About us: Owen Mumford is a global leader in medical device design and manufacture. For over 70 years we have been inventing life-enhancing devices that are tested and proven to deliver an industry benchmark in the safety, accuracy and comfort of medication administration. This strong heritage is the springboard for our future as we help to shape the progress of the healthcare industry by bringing pioneering concepts and solutions to life in an accountable and sustainable way. Headquartered in the UK, Owen Mumford is a family-run business with a large global presence across North America, EMEA and APAC.

Owen Mumford is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity. Every job offer is subject to satisfactory references and compliance with vetting requirements applicable to the job role.