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Aligns system engineering activities to meet these.\nAcquires expertise in existing device performance and behaviour to guide lifecycle management and new technology development projects.\nAcquires deep understanding of user / stakeholder needs (from multiple sources) to guide project definition.\nCreates system-level design input requirements to define overall device behaviour using best-practice approaches.\nCreates and assesses system architecture options with cross-functional (electrical / mechanical / SW) team to define optimal system solutions. Conceptualizes complete solutions.\nDecompose system requirements to subsystem requirements (including SW), ensuring functional coverage.\nAssesses technical challenges using a systems engineering mindset. Uses recognised problem-solving techniques to arrive at data-driven solutions.\nActs as the system owner / SME, takes responsibility for system-impacting decisions.\nSupports Regulatory and Quality activities related to medical devices.\nExecutes work under Keenova’s design controls process and in compliance with the company’s quality management system. Proactively improves product quality through their project work.\nWorks with program managers to help create project schedules. Leads and facilitates architectural and design decisions to ensure on-time delivery of projects. Escalates technical issues in a timely manner to Systems Engineering leadership.\nWorks with multiple internal stakeholder groups (Verification, Validation, Quality, Commercial, Clinical, Regulatory Affairs etc.) to resolve system definition challenges.\nAssesses and clearly communicates technical status of projects.\nProactively identifies product improvement / innovation opportunities.\nEducation / Experience / Skills:\nBS degree (or above) in a scientific or engineering discipline.\n8+ years’ Systems Engineering experience in complex Electrical/Mechanical products, preferably in a systems lead role.\n5+ years’ medical device development experience.\nDemonstrated development experience using key medical device standards (e.g., ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601) and regulations.\nINCOSE certification and/or demonstrated knowledge of Systems Engineering best-practices is a distinct advantage.\nFamiliarity with Systems Engineering tools (e.g., Jama Connect) preferable.\nFacilitation and presentation skills: Strong ability to engage and influence diverse stakeholder groups, both technical and non-technical.\nCommunication and interpersonal skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, with proven ability to communicate effectively across cross-functional teams and to senior leadership.\nOrganisation and time management: Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.\nAttention to detail and compliance focus: High level of accuracy with a strong emphasis on GDP compliance and documentation standards.\nOperational agility: Comfortable operating in fast-paced, project-driven environments.\nProblem-solving and continuous improvement: Demonstrated capability to identify issues and drive process optimization and operational improvements.\nAdaptability and initiative: Proactive and self-directed, with the ability to anticipate challenges and drive effective solutions independently. Takes ownership of their tasks.\nCollaboration and knowledge sharing: Strong team-oriented approach. Gains consensus, leads, influences and ensures cross-discipline participation and feedback. Mentors others by sharing expertise and providing guidance.\nAt Keenova, we believe that no one should be alone in their pursuit of better health. This purpose drives us as we pair quality therapeutics with human support-showing up in big moments and small to help patients find comfort and confidence.\nWe bring deep expertise and resolve to every therapeutic area we serve, including immunology, urology, men’s health, orthopedics, critical care, and pediatric endocrinology. We work with patients, care partners, and physicians to help them navigate healthcare system complexity and access therapies that make a meaningful difference.\nWe are Keenova-keen to solve, keen to serve. 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