At B. Braun Surgical we are seeking for an Innovation & Development, Expert Technician / Project Manager for our workplace located in Rubí.

Do you want to be part of a team that is committed and passionate about knowledge and challenges? Do you want to work in a learning and cooperative environment? Do you want to contribute with your work to improve the lives of patients?   

Role Purpose 

• Participate in the implementation of the multidisciplinary project strategy of the CoE ORS, acting as Project Manager or Subject Matter Expert. This includes projects executed in collaboration with other innovation hubs within the Group or with external technology partners through strategic alliances.
• As Project Manager, define, coordinate, and oversee the execution of assigned project plans, ensuring their successful implementation. Responsibilities include setting objectives, regularly reviewing timelines, adjusting plans, and establishing priorities to meet requirements in accordance with defined standards, deadlines, and budgets.
• Evaluate decisions that support the project teams in managing the triple constraint (time, scope, resources) and resolving challenges within the scope of responsibility.

• As Subject Matter Expert , provide recognized technical or technological expertise in a specific area of specialization, acting as the technical advisor in your area of expertise for designated projects or activities, ensuring compliance with established standards, requirements, and timelines.

Typical Activities May Include:

• Translating customer needs, strategic market demands, and clinical input into technical specifications and performance requirements for new products.
• Leading the Design Control process in accordance with internal development procedures (e.g., AIM).
• Conducting risk assessments for new products or design modifications to ensure safety and performance.
• Collaborating on the development of new technologies applicable to product or service innovation.
• Participating in the development and validation of analytical methods for new technical specifications.
• Leading the creation and management of technical documentation for new products or design changes, ensuring compliance with international regulations and quality management systems, in collaboration with Regulatory Affairs.
• Defining biocompatibility strategies in collaboration with external experts and internal teams.
• Supporting technology transfer to production, ensuring industrial feasibility of new products.
• Ensuring documentation complies with ISO 13485-certified quality management system procedures.
• Supporting regulatory submissions and responses to international health authorities (e.g., TÜV, FDA, PMDA, NMPA).
• Participating in audits by regulatory authorities and supporting post-market technical issue resolution.
• Acting as a technical advisor in product/process improvement initiatives led by other departments.
• Supporting supplier qualification for new materials/products.
• Initiating or participating in design-related change control processes.

Strategic and Collaborative Responsibilities:

• Actively identify new products or technological innovations and evaluate potential strategic partnerships or platforms.
• Contribute to the assessment of new ideas or technologies for inclusion in the CoE ORS portfolio.
• Foster collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including other innovation hubs, to promote best practices and methodologies.
• Provide technical guidance to internal teams (e.g., Scientific & Medical Affairs, Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Operations, Quality) and external partners.
• Share knowledge and provide training to strengthen internal expertise and cross-functional collaboration.
• Stay current with developments in your field to maintain professional competence.
• Contribute to the preparation of scientific-technical documentation for patents, presentations, or publications.
• Support the preparation and review of technical documentation for public R&D funding applications.
• Maintain an up-to-date database of technical-scientific publications and patents.
• Coordinate and prepare samples for studies, ensuring proper documentation and delivery.
• Ensure study objectives and requirements are clearly defined, communicated, and understood by assigned personnel, and provide support throughout execution.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements within your area of responsibility.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding B. Braun’s research and development projects.

Professional Competencies 

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or another relevant technical discipline is required.
• Previous experience of more than 5 years in in positions like the one offered.
• Solid knowledge of Medical Devices Industry with in-depth knowledge of the FDA, EU MDR and other global medical device regulations and/or biological regulations, ISO 10993, 14971 and 13485 series.
• Competence in using statistical tools for data analysis and trends.
• Full professional competence in English.
• High level of proficiency in MS Office software.

If you believe your profile matches the requirements of the position, don´t hesitate to apply, we want to hear from you!

B. Braun Surgical, S.A.U. | Victoria Merodio