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R&D Technical Leader

Geneva Interim View Job Description
Our client is seeking an experienced R&D Technical Leader to lead sustaining engineering activities and product lifecycle management initiatives for a portfolio of innovative healthcare products. This position plays a critical role in driving engineering changes, continuous improvement projects, and technical execution while ensuring product quality, compliance, and continuity of supply.

Added 10/07/2026

  • Lead impactful product lifecycle projects.
  • Work with diverse international teams.

About Our Client



Our client is a global leader in the life sciences sector, providing innovative solutions that support the development and manufacture of critical therapies. With a strong culture of innovation and quality, the company operates in a highly regulated environment serving customers worldwide.

Job Description

  • Lead sustaining engineering activities and product lifecycle initiatives for the disposable kits portfolio.
  • Manage engineering changes, including impact assessments, risk evaluations, and stakeholder alignment.
  • Drive implementation of product, material, supplier, and process changes.
  • Support lifecycle management activities such as obsolescence management and component substitutions.
  • Coordinate verification activities required to support product modifications.
  • Conduct risk assessments and contribute to root cause investigations.
  • Resolve technical, quality, and manufacturing issues through cross-functional collaboration.
  • Maintain technical documentation in accordance with quality system and design control requirements.
  • Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, and suppliers to ensure successful project execution.
  • Support CAPAs, non-conformance investigations, audits, and quality-related activities.
  • Identify risks proactively and drive mitigation plans to ensure project delivery.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across products and processes.



The Successful Applicant

  • Academic degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, Plastics Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 6 years of experience in sustaining engineering, product development, manufacturing engineering, or product lifecycle management.
  • Proven experience managing engineering changes and technical documentation within a regulated environment.
  • Good understanding of medical device and/or biopharmaceutical industry requirements.
  • Knowledge of Design Control principles and ISO 13485 standards.
  • Experience with single-use technologies, disposable systems, plastics, or tubing assemblies is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as assembly, injection molding, extrusion, or sterilization technologies.
  • Working knowledge of risk management, root cause analysis, and product verification activities.
  • Ability to independently lead technical activities and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across international teams.
  • Fluent in English; French is considered a strong asset.



What's on Offer

  • Exciting temporary opportunity within a leading life sciences organization.
  • Exposure to innovative technologies and complex engineering challenges.
  • Collaborative international environment with strong cross-functional interaction.



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Job summary

Job Function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Specialisation
Mechanical Engineering
Industry
Healthcare / Pharmaceutical
Location
Geneva
Contract Type
Interim
Job Reference
JN-072026-7060303

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