The Department of Surgery is place where people want to be. are offering an excellent opportunity for an Associate Director to oversee the manufacturing of cellular transplantation and drug delivery devices. The incumbent will be responsible for engineering and developing implantable cellular devices in the field of diabetes therapy. This position requires a high degree of professionalism. Exercising initiative, resourcefulness, integrity, and good judgment will be essential.
With more than 56 faculty members, the University of Arizona Department of Surgery is one of the largest multispecialty surgical groups in the state. Our surgeons provide patient-centered care to patients every day, engage in cutting edge research and mentor the next generation of surgeons and physicians. The incumbent must be a highly motivated, energetic, self-starter, who can work accurately with frequent interruptions.
Tucson is the second-largest city in Arizona. Metropolitan Tucson's population is more than 1 million; this includes roughly 60,000 students and employees at the University of Arizona- the first university in Arizona, founded in 1885. This region is a world-class destination with many resorts and resources associated with larger cities. Boasting an average of 350 sunny days a year and warm dry air, Tucson's climate is ideal for year-round outdoor recreation.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities - Lead engineering activities focused on manufacturing of implantable cellular containing devices designed to contain and protect from immune system rejection, therapeutic cells for treatment of protein deficiency related diseases.
- Create an implantable device manufacturing capability for non-clinical laboratory studies.
- Act as project manager on one or more projects, including: assigning tasks, monitoring budget and time line, overseeing and editing work, communicating with team and client, coordinating and attending meetings, etc.
- Perform duties specific to area of expertise including: fieldwork, teaching/training, archival research, organizing data, technical writing, use of specialized software, editing, etc.
- Manage own time and effort on projects consistent with project scope and budget.
- Manage the strategic aspects of complex projects and mitigates risk.
- Oversee project managers and client engagements.
- Review deliverables across projects.
- Provide leadership to project team, especially those involving multiple disciplines and expertise.
- Develop, implement, and maintain sound business practices.
- Hire and oversee students and staff as needed to successfully implement projects.
- Create an environment for professional growth of project staff.
- Ensure delivery of quality products and solutions to clients.
- Prepare, consolidate and analyze project budgets and performance.
- Address and resolve all billing issues.
- Ensure projects meet or exceed budgeted financial objectives, including labor hours, expenses and billing/revenue.
- Enforce standard policies and procedures.
- Develop and meet revenue and other financial goals for practice.
- Accurately budget and forecast revenue, expenses, billing rates and labor hours across project.
- Negotiate contract pricing when necessary.
- Additional duties may be assigned as it relates to the position.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of 10 years' experience developing medical products.
Preferred Qualifications - Prior experience in designing and manufacturing of implantable cellular chambers that provide immunoprotection from rejection of allogeneic tissue in non-immunosuppressed animals and/or humans; extensive experience in fabrication techniques that allow construction of devices using PTFE, polyester and polyethylene membranes; deep experience in sonic welding techniques is essential; publications and/or patents in the field of cellular immunoisolation related to the materials and techniques cited above.
- Prior experience in the field of diabetes therapy using implantable devices; prior experience in the area of glucose monitoring; prior experience in insulin delivery via infusion pumps.
- Experience working under the FDA's GLP and GMP regulations.
- Prior experience with IDE, IND, PMA and 510(k) submissions.
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Part Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 20
Job Category Research
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Posted Rate of Pay $100,000 to $160,000 prorated by FTE, DOE
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
