Senior R&D Engineer MFX

Tissium is a mission-driven medical device company founded in 2013 headquartered in Paris with a production facility in Roncq (near Lille) and an office in Boston. We are dedicated to creating a new era of body repair by leveraging our biopolymer platform to develop innovative solutions in surgery for a positive impact on patients lives.

Tissiums technology is based on research and intellectual property from the laboratories of Professor Robert Langer (MIT) and Professor Jeffrey M. Karp (Brigham and Womens Hospital) who co-founded the company with Christophe Bancel (CEO) and Maria Pereira (Deputy CEO & Chief Innovation Officer).

We are developing polymers for atraumatic tissue repair in various applications. Today these polymers are used for sutureless nerve repair hernia repair and cardiovascular sealing.

Since our inception we have raised a total of 170 million euros. Our latest fundraising round which concluded in April 2023 resulted in 50 million euros in additional funding. This infusion of capital provides us with the necessary resources to finance the commercialization of our first products.

The Senior R&D Engineer manages research and development activities providing technical leadership to selected work packages or projects. This role involves applying technical capabilities to the design of new concepts/products collaborating with cross-functional teams defining clear project inputs/outputs oversee design and testing activities optimising project plans and mitigating project product and other technical risks.

• Lead selected work packages within a project providing technical expertise for concept/product design testing strategy and the development of technical documentation including definition of project inputs/outputs risk management designs/drawings/specifications study plans study reports and/or other DHF documents.

• Develop optimize and execute project plans work packages and budgets to meet company goals and milestones acting as or in collaboration with the Project Lead.

• Proactively assess project and product technical risks and apply sound risk management practices to identify manage and mitigate risks.

• Collaborate with cross-functional project teams facilitating clear and structured communication to ensure a seamless flow of information drive project progress and resolve challenges.

• Plan oversee and conduct studies/testing ensuring compliance with safety regulations and applicable standards regulatory requirements project timelines and maintaining accurate traceable records.

• Support the selection of and lead activities with external vendors and suppliers for the delivery of testing analysis documentation part supply and production activities ensuring adherence to project timelines budgets specification and quality requirements.

• Identifies and implements improvements to practices procedures and products sharing best practices and contributing to continuous improvement activities

• Apply company procedures Quality Management System documentation and applicable Medical Device regulations.

• Engineering degree or equivalent.

• 5-8 years of experience depending on achievements in a relevant field.

• Experience authoring technical documentation testing and data analysis.

• Sound understanding of design controls risk management and medical device regulations (e.g. ISO 13485 ISO 10993 ISO 60601 ISO 14971).

• Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal).

• Act with a sense of urgency: Align stakeholders around critical milestones and drive timely execution.

• Embrace calculated risk-taking: Take thoughtful risks that create cross-functional impact.

• Continuously learn and share: Demonstrate a strong learning mindset share knowledge and support team development.

• Challenge the status quo: Question existing practices to improve systems processes and outcomes.

• Balance tactical and strategic thinking: Combine operational excellence with a clear mid-term vision.

• Assume positive intent: Foster constructive and respectful collaboration across teams.

• Drive active collaboration: Coordinate multiple stakeholders toward shared objectives.

• Own outcomes: Take responsibility for project results and deliverables.

• Strive for excellence: Lead high-impact improvements in quality and performance.

• A dynamic and stimulating environment with a culture focused on initiative learning and continuous improvement.

• Real opportunities for growth and development with evolving career paths and tailored training.

• The chance to join an ambitious startup at the forefront of high-impact medical innovation.

• A strong commitment to ESG embedded in our strategy from day one.

• Attractive conditions: work-life balance competitive package and internal mobility (Paris Roncq Boston).

• An international and diverse environment with more than 19 nationalities represented.

• The journey starts with an interview with Talent Acquisition Manager (30 mins).

• Then a face-to-face (virtual) meeting with the Manager of the department you are applying to join (1 hour).

• This will then be followed by a Technical Interview to validate your practical job-related skills (1 hour).

• At the final stage shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 90-minute team and culture fit interview conducted either on-site or by videoconference.

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We firmly believe that building a company for everyone requires a diverse team. Our organization values diversity and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants based on gender identity or expression sexual orientation race religion age national origin citizenship disability pregnancy status veteran status or any other differences. Our company culture prioritizes human interaction and ensures that every individuals voice is heard making our processes lightweight yet efficient.