Is Kymanox the right fit for you?
You want to make a difference and have an impact…
You enjoy having an influence in your day-to-day work…
You are motivated by working alongside a team filled with
subject matter experts who will help you learn and grow…
You wake up every day and do what you do
… because patients deserve better.
If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place.
Responsibilities:
Job Description:
This position is responsible for the strategic oversight and coordination of GxP and non-GxP projects at the Kymanox medical device and combination product testing laboratory, with specific focus in physical test method development and validation, as well as design verification planning. This position is based at the Kymanox site in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania and requires presence on site (≥3 days/week).
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Collaborate with project-specific project managers and technical leads to coordinate laboratory activities in support of test method development, test method validation, and ensure design verification readiness.
- Support development, documentation, and qualification of test fixtures.
- Oversee test method development, planning and execution of test method validations, method documentation, and sample management
- Specify, purchase, and qualify equipment necessary to augment capacity and capabilities to support future testing needs
- Serve as liaison with sales, clients, and project teams to ensure projects are aligned with laboratory capabilities and resources
- Manage and coordinate personnel and equipment resources to support testing activities based on project timelines
- Work with Quality to ensure compliance with Quality Management System including managing and evaluating deviations and coordinating testing document reviews.
- Establish best practices for testing to ensure efficiency during testing and delivery of high-quality testing data
- Develop and deliver strategic initiatives for improving lab and testing functionality and efficiency
- Work with testing services to build and maintain laboratory master schedule
- Review and approve testing documentation including testing plans, method validation protocols and reports, and testing reports.
- Support statistical analysis and act as Data Reviewer of data collected during testing.
- Creating and/or updating applicable Standard Operating Procedures that govern laboratory workflows.
- Manage 3-5 laboratory engineers/operators as direct reports.
Educational Background:
- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in scientific, engineering, or other technical discipline from an accredited institution or equivalent.
Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in testing of medical devices, combination products, pharmaceuticals, and/or biotech/biologics is required.
- 5+ years of experience in developing and validating functional test methods. Experience designing, executing, and analyzing test method validation studies is required.
- 1+ years of project management experience preferred.
- 2+ years of personnel management experience preferred.
- Familiarity with GxP requirements, FDA/ICH guidance, ISO standards, and USP is required.
- Experience working hands-on in a laboratory setting is required.
- Specific experience with Design Verification activities is preferred.
- Experience using Minitab statistical software for method validation and data analysis is preferred.
- Experience working as a service provider is preferred.
Desired Aptitude and Skill Set:
- Highly organized and excellent attention to detail
- Ability to follow-up on assignments without reminders
- Strong analytical skills
- Fast learner and adaptable to change
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams, both within Kymanox and with clients or suppliers
- Strong planning and management skills
- Adept at proactive and creative problem solving
- Demonstrates strong accountability
- Solution-oriented, eye for improvement and efficiency gains
- Pleasant and positive communication style
- Strong customer-service aptitude
- Thrive in a fast paced, growing, and dynamic work environment
- Ability to follow procedures when they exist
- Appreciation for variety
- Technical writing skills (content and format)
- Adept at Microsoft Office suite of products
- Natural ability to exercise confidentiality and discretion with sensitive information
Travel:
Up to 10% travel domestically (primarily) and internationally may be necessary to support client work.
Career Development:
The position may evolve over time and responsibilities will be added. Since Kymanox is a growing company, there will be ample opportunities for advancement – both within the currently defined role, with other groups, and roles to be defined in the future.
Compensation:
Base compensation will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and other intangibles evident during the interview process – as well as market conditions. Eligible for bonus program after 6 months of outstanding work.
Benefits:
Medical healthcare including dental and vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, matching 401(k) retirement plan, continuing education assistance, and other benefits.
About Kymanox:
Join Kymanox – a life sciences professional services company dedicated to life sciences who has successfully delivered over 4000 projects across 20+ countries. Become a member of a dynamic, fulfilling team that helps a broad range of life science products get to market more quickly, more affordably, and with the highest quality and safety standards possible in today’s biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, and combination product industries. With a reputation of providing unparalleled professional services and our highly collaborative team of engineering, compliance, and project management experts, Kymanox provides an outstanding opportunity for learning and career advancement. Kymanox encourages team members, especially new graduates, and young professionals, to work on a variety of projects to gain increased learnings in Kymanox’s service offerings and the life science industry as a whole.
Kymanox is looking for motivated individuals who want to solve problems in the life science industries while doing the work they love and helping get modern medicines that enhance and save patient lives to market. Kymanox provides professional services related to engineering, compliance, and project management. We service clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to virtual start-up companies. The company was founded in 2004 and has been growing steadily since its inception. Our corporate HQ is based in Research Triangle Park, NC and we have offices in Pennsylvania along with Boston.
Kymanox is an equal-opportunity employer and works diligently to protect the rights of job seekers by following all local, state, and federal laws as well as best Human Resource (HR) practices in the Life Science industry.