Staff R&D Scientist

Role description

Overview

We are searching for the best talent for Staff R&D Scientist for our JnJ Surgical Vision located in Groningen, Netherlands.

Purpose: The Staff R&D Scientist is a key addition to the IOL optics and vision science team located in Groningen, The Netherlands, Europe. He/She will be responsible for R&D activities related to the design and development of intraocular lenses and will support the development of new optical metrology for testing intraocular lenses.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of new concepts for unique medical devices from ideation to market phase.


• Lead in design and development of new intraocular lenses and new optical metrology for testing intraocular lenses.


• Develop test methods and validation systems to characterize new and existing intraocular lenses.


• Lead requirements development, documentation of design, writing and execution of protocols and reports.


• Participate in leading expert networks.


• Build and maintain relationships with critical partners and notified bodies. Lead expert networks and write grant proposals.


• Stay current with the status of competitive products, with cutting-edge medical device industry and with technological trends to ensure innovative product design. Investigate and evaluate existing technologies.


• Contribute to IP strategy and assess external ideation.


• Lead multi-disciplinary research teams and be responsible for initiating and conducting independent research tasks with European research institutes.


• Work closely within a cross-functional team and with research institutes and R&D groups in USA.

Qualifications

• PhD in Optics, Physics or Vision Science, or Mechanical Modelling.


• Preferably 5 or more years of relevant experience.


• Proficient in optical design principles, using Zemax, OSLO or other design tools to design and simulate optical systems.


• Has good level contacts regarding project and program definition.


• Demonstrated research experience and interest in technology development.