Convatec has announced a major milestone in our R&D journey and commitment to our vision of pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. We have unveiled plans to relocate the majority of our UK-based research and development (R&D) activities from Deeside to Manchester from late 2027/early 2028, alongside a significant expansion of our facilities in Boston.
An exciting future in Manchester
The new, planned Manchester facility has the potential to be a major R&D hub in our global network which will initially function as the company’s global testing laboratories, with cutting-edge analytical R&D capabilities including quality control and materials, regulatory functions, and health innovation, positioning Convatec at the forefront of medical technology development. Our new state-of-the-art facilities will also strengthen our collaboration with Manchester’s vibrant life sciences ecosystem, which includes leading universities, hospitals, and research institutions.
The Senior Manager of Biocompatibility leads a team of biocompatibility specialists in delivering biological evaluations in line with ISO 10993 standards or the equivalent from regulated markets globally across our four categories (Ostomy Care, Infusion Care, Advanced Wound Care and Continence Care). The biocompatibility team supports New Product Development (NPD) and Lifecycle Management (LCM) projects, and consults on early-stage developments, as well. Biocompatibility is an integrated part of project teams and has a critical role in delivering timely and effective biological evaluations for new products and in evaluating changes to existing products. The team also partners closely with the Regulatory and Medical / Clinical teams. Fostering effective collaboration is a critical part of the role. The Senior Manager of Biocompatibility is responsible for coaching and developing the team to maintain up to date knowledge of global medical device standards and regulations as well as keep abreast of the state of the art within the field.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage and develop the biocompatibility team
Manages and allocates resource in line with project needs and priorities
Identifies training opportunities for the team towards continuous improvement
Ensures seamless and proactive collaboration with the project teams
Synthesises a development plan with each team member
Ensure the team has up to date knowledge of biocompatibility standards, techniques and protocols
Instills a positive working culture of collaboration in line with Convatec’s values and leadership behaviors
Deliver on biocompatibility for NPD, LCM and research projects
Foster cross functional collaboration and team work between the biocompatibility team, the business units, project teams, regulatory and clinical teams
Lead on accurate project planning and timely execution in partnership with project teams in order to keep biocompatibility activities visible and integrated into overall project plans
Work closely with program/project cross-functional teams to provide biocompatibility deliverables in compliance with global regulatory requirements.
Evaluate and execute biocompatibility studies in support of programs dealing with our medical devices.
Creative approach to problem solving and detailed knowledge of approaching ISO standard testing
Identify, obtain stakeholder buy in and implement continuous process improvements and learning
Demonstrates commitment to the ConvaTec values and leads a culture that implements these values alongside our high performance team principles
Addresses roadblocks by assuming positive intentions of others and takes accountability for finding solutions
Support biological hazards risk analysis activities
Analyse, interpret, and draw conclusions from biocompatibility testing, including, but not limited to, extractable and leachable chemical characterization and biological evaluations.
Deliver to company quality metrics (CAPA, NC, IA, etc.)
10+ years experience in biocompatibility assessments for NPDs and LCMs in territories including Europe and USA.
Experience with complex FDA submissions and dealing with FDA queries and feedback is essential.
10+ years’ industrial experience in the field of Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, or Biotechnology with expertise in biocompatibility, toxicology, related principles and industry standards.
Qualifications/Education:
BSc or higher degree in one or more of the following disciplines: Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biology (Biological Sciences), Molecular Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or Toxicology; advanced degree (MS or PhD) in these fields preferred
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About Convatec
Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch:
Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With over 10,000 colleagues, we provide products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention, treatment for hard to heal wounds, at-risk skin and ulcerated tissue to supporting debilitating conditions, improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec's revenues in 2025 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit: http://www.convatecgroup.com.
