Tech Transfer Engineer at OrganOx

Oxford, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Change Management, Medical Device Manufacturing, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Root Cause Analysis, Validation, Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Technical Documentation, Manufacturing Processes, Safety Standards

Industry

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Description

ABOUT ORGANOX: OrganOx is an innovative, fast-paced, global medical device company with a mission to save lives by making every donated organ count. We are a commercial stage organ technology company, spun out of the University of Oxford in 2008, committed to improving transplantation outcomes throughout the world. The company’s first product, the OrganOx metra® normothermic machine perfusion system for liver transplantation, has been used to support over 5,000 liver transplant operations globally. Position Summary We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Technology Transfer Engineer to execute the Operational elements required to successful deliver company change projects. This will involve Creation of Change Controls (CC) and the presentation at the CC Review Board, driving and completing CC activities and ensuring successful roll out of the changes within the company. This will be achieved by performing seamless updates to production processes & documentation whilst ensuring regulatory compliance leading to full continuity of supply. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, change management, medical device manufacturing, and cross-functional collaboration (between internal teams and external partners) which will deliver results on time and within scope. This is an on-site role in Oxford with flexibility, and occasional travel to supplier & CDMO sites. Listed below are the key responsibilities of the role and a brief description of some of the key tasks to be performed. This list is not totally exhaustive, and the Tech Transfer Engineer will be expected to complete additional tasks reasonably requested by the Senior tech Transfer Engineer, the Continuous Improvement & New Product Introduction Manager or Senior Leadership Team. Major Responsibilities Under the direction of the Continuous Improvement & New Product Introduction Manager and Senior Tech Transfer Engineer, the Tech Transfer Engineer will be responsible for: Ensure any changes required by any company department have a complete and robust “Roll Out” architecture in place so the change is successfully delivered. Deliver on the end-to-end project management of the change, including planning, execution, risk management, and reporting. Ensure all change related process validations, equipment qualifications, and method changes are completed in accordance with regulatory and quality standards. Creating and reviewing Specifications, Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions, working closely with the Quality department to ensure compliance with relevant medical device regulations. Executing validation and qualification protocols for production and test equipment, along with relevant processes used in manufacturing and servicing. Assisting with Root Cause Analysis investigations and any resulting CAPA. Support with risk assessments, mitigation strategies, and issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle. Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and mitigation strategies. Ensure all activities align with applicable regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485, MDR). Support regulatory submissions and documentation related to the change. Collaborate with Quality Assurance to ensure that quality systems and documentation are appropriately updated. Actively contributing towards the sites Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability requirements and targets. Assisting with general duties associated with a busy, expanding site. Ensuring adherence to OrganOx’s Code of Conduct and all relevant company policies. Skills and Experience Proven experience in Project & Change Management in the medical device or life sciences industry. Experience working with QMS / Change Control frameworks desirable. Good working knowledge of the Safety, Quality and Regulatory Standards applicable (ISO 14971, IEC 60601, ISO 13485 etc) to manufacture of medical devices (desirable). Good practical skills and experience in the manufacture, release testing and servicing of safety-critical devices (desirable). Familiar in project management tools (e.g, MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent). Proven strong knowledge and understanding of formal engineering/process principles and techniques. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Experience with process change, validation, equipment qualification, and method transfer. Experience of “dotted line influencing” of other Project stakeholders. Familiarity with risk management tools such as FMEA and control plans. Good understanding of manufacturing equipment and related systems. A hands-on approach to developing, evaluating, and improving manufacturing processes Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across departments and with external partners. The ability to evaluate, explain and simplify complex technical issues. Strong and concise communication skills, both verbal and written. Willing and able to travel outside UK on occasion (less than 10% of time). Qualifications A degree/equivalent qualification (in process, manufacturing, mechanical, biomedical or other relevant discipline) or experience in the medical device industry (or a comparably highly regulated industry) (essential). Good working knowledge or qualifications in process design and improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma (Green Belt desirable) At OrganOx, we value innovation, evidence, integrity, teamwork, respect, and passion. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including healthcare and retirement plans. We support work-life balance and provide opportunities for ongoing professional development. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation race, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Responsibilities

The Tech Transfer Engineer will manage the end-to-end project management of changes required by any company department, ensuring successful delivery and compliance with regulatory standards. Responsibilities include creating change controls, executing validations, and collaborating with various departments to maintain quality and safety.