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Device Engineer II, Device Development

Who We Are

At the Roche Group, about 80,000 people across 150 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we've become one of the world's leading research-focused healthcare groups. A member of the Roche Group, Genentech has been at the forefront of the biotechnology industry for more than 30 years, using human genetic information to develop novel medicines for serious and life-threatening diseases. The headquarters for Roche pharmaceutical operations in the United States, Genentech has multiple therapies on the market for cancer and other serious illnesses. Please take this opportunity to learn about Genentech, where we believe that our employees are our most important asset and are dedicated to remaining a great place to work.

The Position

• The successful candidatewill be responsible for the design, development and implementation of delivery devicesfor parenteral pharmaceutical therapeutics.  Primary technologies in-scope of the role includemanual injection systems, automated injection systems, and interfaces withpre-filled syringes and cartridges.
• Major responsibilitieswill include the development and commercialization of devices includinginterfaces with the primary container.
• This person will be atechnical expert and will provide technical leadership in the development andcommercialization of new drug-device combination products in collaboration withRoche and Genentech's engineering, scientific, and manufacturing organizations.
• He/she will provideguidance and input regarding product development and will regularly interfacewith staff and leaders in Commercial Marketing, Clinical Sciences, ContractManufacturing, Product Core Teams, Pharmaceutical Development, PackagingDevelopment, Quality and Regulatory Affairs.
• He/she will also regularlyinteract with external development partners and component suppliers, and may alsosupervise staff members.

Who You Are

• The ideal candidate willhave a university degree in Engineering, with preference for MechanicalEngineering,  Materials ScienceEngineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or the equivalent.
• Expertise in any/all ofthe following areas is valued and highly preferred: 6-sigma green belt /methodology, electromechanical system design, system engineering, process/industrialengineering, injection molding and mold-flow analyses, mechanical modelingmethods, research of user needs, human factors evaluations, usabilityengineering, medical device risk management, medical device design controlrequirements, and test method development and validation is highly preferred.
• Experience in the Pharmaceutical,Biotech or Medical Device industry is expected,with previous work on development of injection devices required.  The candidate must have prior experienceworking on primary containers, needle safety systems, injection devices withautomated features, and container-device compatibility and interactions.
• Statistical expertise(DOE, simulation, data analysis) is also mandatory.
• A proven track record ofworking effectively in a matrix organization with a highly cross-functional andcollaborative environment is very
• desirable.
• Excellent communicationskills are required. Experience in working with external companies is alsohighly desirable.

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Genentech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.