Senior Specialist, Product Development, R&D

Requisition ID: 71926

Date: Nov 12, 2025

Location:

Dublin, Leinster, IE

Department: R\&D

Description:

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

In this role, you will support design and development activities within West's Product Development Process demonstrating leadership and strategic thinking within a goal-oriented organization. The incumbent will demonstrate accountability for the successful and timely achievement of goals, work independently only with strategic guidance in the most complex situations, interpret internal and external business issues and unmet needs, and take a broad perspective to define/plan/lead/develop solutions. You may collaborate with local and global functional groups, stakeholders, and management to deliver project goals and meet project milestones.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Plan and execute projects through all phases with a focus on design and qualification through verification and validation phases.

Facilitate and lead the generation of requirements documentation, risk management documentation (e.g., user and product FMEA) in support of R\&D projects.

Create and edit product design models/drawings.

Write engineering test protocols, reports, and work instructions. Plan, execute, and analyze design of experiments (DOE).

Lead technical and design reviews.

Drive innovation and process efficiency of integrated systems by applying innovative and logical risk-based approach to product development challenges with the capacity for original thinking.

Apply engineering principles for design/analysis of complex technical problems and develop solutions using sound principles, and utilizing experimental, computational, and analytical methods. Examine solutions based on functionality, quality and cost.

Write, implement, and leads bench studies, tolerance stack up analysis, design verification, validation, materials specifications, and component specifications.

Generate, record and analyze data, and present results to peers and business leadership.

Point of contact for technical product related discussions with the team. May provide technical expertise and communication for internal and external partners.

Integrate planning activities between West and development/manufacturing partners, and work closely with Procurement to identify and qualify vendors ensuring appropriate components are procured and delivered as needed throughout the phased development process.

May characterize system and/or sub-system inputs, outputs and functionality, utilize analytical skills and develop simulation tools to define appropriate product specifications, and system reliability.

May implement best practices for methodology, and attend and conduct necessary training for staff as methodology is established. Mentor and guide system engineers.

Additional Responsibilities

Leading new product ideation activities, concept development and evaluation.

Applying design for manufacture principles to support high-volume manufacturing processes.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering required; or equivalent experience

Master's Degree Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering preferred; or equivalent experience

Work Experience

Minimum 5 years experience in the medical device or combination product industry required

Experience in high-volume, automated manufacturing processes, and glass forming preferred

Experience in Human Factors for Medical Devices preferred

Expertise with test method development, validation strategy, and execution required

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of ISO 13485, 2017/745 (MDR) and 21 CFR Part 820 is essential

Expertise with risk management, design verification and validation strategy development and execution

Expertise in medical device design control and change management

Experience with combination products requirements and regulation

Proficiency in CAD solid modeling/drafting

Proficiency in solid mechanics/mechanics of materials

Proficiency in statistical methods/tools

Proficiency in project management

Knowledge of Six Sigma (DMAIC) practices, and Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies

Ability to lead and teach others to assess project/program needs, formulate strategies, build support, and execute initiatives

Strong interpersonal and decision-making skills and the ability to effectively manage change and uncertainty

Knowledge of applicable ISO, and USP standards for drug delivery

Knowledge of applicable health authority regulations including FDA, MDR

Ability to comply with the company's safety and quality policies at all times

Travel Requirements

20%: Up to 52 business days per yearPhysical Requirements

Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.Additional Requirements

Able to routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Position operates in a professional office environment. May stand or sit for extended periods of time

Must be able to communicate effectively with written and oral skills, make quick decisions, interpret data, read and write, speak in front of groups, express and exchange ideas, understand direction and adhere to procedures

Organizational skills will enable planning, prioritization and achievement of goals especially of importance for the successful execution of related activities

Read and interpret data, information and documents

Must maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations

Must be able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize

Ability to make independent and sound judgments

Observe and interpret situations, analyze and solve problems

Able to perform Research and Development lab activities

Must be able to deal with ambiguity, use timely decision making, understand sensitivity for IP protection, deliver concise presentations to high-profile conferences, understand strategic direction, make contributions to strategy formation, be reliable and have predictable attendance

What We Offer

This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per weekShift

Day shift: 8am - 5pm

Hybrid role: 2 days wfh and 3 days on-site

West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening. #LI-AS1