Staff R&D Scientist

We are searching for the best talent for Staff R&D Scientist for our JnJ Surgical Vision located in Groningen, Netherlands.

Purpose: The Staff R&D Scientist is a key addition to the IOL optics and vision science team located in Groningen, The Netherlands, Europe. He/She will be responsible for R&D activities related to the design and development of intraocular lenses and will support the development of new optical metrology for testing intraocular lenses.

AMO Groningen BV is specialized in the development, improvement and manufacturing of state-of-the-art surgical ophthalmic products, mainly intraocular lenses. The facility consists of small and integrated Research, Development and Manufacturing teams that have strong track records.

You will be responsible for:

• Participate in the development of new concepts for unique medical devices from ideation to market phase.
• Lead in design and development of new intraocular lenses and new optical metrology for testing intraocular lenses.
• Develop test methods and validation systems to characterize new and existing intraocular lenses.
• Lead requirements development, documentation of design, writing and execution of protocols and reports.
• Participate in leading expert networks.
• Build and maintain relationships with critical partners and notified bodies. Lead expert networks and write grant proposals.
• Stay current with the status of competitive products, with cutting-edge medical device industry and with technological trends to ensure innovative product design. Investigate and evaluate existing technologies.
• Contribute to IP strategy and assess external ideation.
• Lead multi-disciplinary research teams and will be responsible for initiating and conducting independent research tasks with European research institutes.
• Work closely within a cross-functional team and with research institutes and R&D groups in USA.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• PhD in Optics, Physics or Vision Science, or Mechanical Modelling
• Preferably 5 or more years of relevant experience
• Proficient in optical design principles, using Zemax, OSLO or other design tools to design and simulate optical systems
• Has good level contacts regarding project and program definition
• Demonstrated research experience and interest in technology development