What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Engineer I, Device Development position at Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.?
Location: Boston, MA or New Haven, CT
This Is What You Will Do
This position will serve the role of Development Engineer within the Alexion Device Development organization. The candidate will act as the technical SME/project engineer supporting the development of combination products. This role will be accountable for key technical design and development deliverables. This individual will interact with multiple functions and functional teams including Device Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, Global Technical Operations (GTO), and Alexion Dublin Manufacturing Facility (ADMF) from clinical development through commercial development.
You Will Be Responsible For
Deep understanding of the device design: this may include development/ identification of critical dimensions, systems engineering, sensitivity analysis, tolerance stack-ups. Technical assessments to be conducted via analytical and empirical means. Devices of interest include: pre-filled syringes, autoinjectors, pen injectors, and on-body delivery systems.
Based on understanding of device design, manage facets of technical development. This can include interactions with suppliers, CMOs, technology vendors and/or internal cross-functional teams.
Oversee the characterization and design verification testing as well as determine relevant success criteria. This includes development, qualification, and the transfer of the appropriate methods.
Author technical documentation in support of the development process or design control deliverables.
Root Cause analysis of product or process deviations or failures. Utilization of six sigma tools to manage the investigation.
Ability to clearly communicate learnings and educate other team members on methods and analytical approaches.
Acts independently within team expectations, coordinates with functional leadership to identify priorities, completes tasks under his/her accountability while balancing a high level of autonomy .
Demonstrate technical rigor and creativity, continuous learning and improvement, and alignment to customer needs and value creation.
Demonstrate strong and clear accountability/responsibility for successful and timely completion of designated tasks.
You Will Need To Have
BS Degree (Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science and Engineering) or closely related disciplines
6 years of experience as a product design/development engineer in the medical device or pharmaceutical industries or related experience (experience with combination products, specifically prefilled syringes, autoinjectors, pen injectors, and on-body injectors preferred).
Experience with developing products or implementing product changes through a structured, phase-gated, product development process.
Demonstrated experience with all phases of the Design Control process.
Demonstrated experience in a technical, product development role on a cross-functional team, leadership role preferred.
Understanding of medical device product development risk management methodologies.
Possesses expertise in statistical analysis (Minitab, Crystal Ball, etc), analytical tools (e.g. FEA), benchtop testing (e.g. Zwick, fixture design) and experience in root cause analysis/investigation
Strong team building and collaboration skills across the organization. Possesses intellectual curiosity to deeply understand technical concepts.
Knowledge of performance and regulatory compliance (EU and FDA) requirements of medical device and combination products (e.g. IEC 62366, ISO 11608 series, ISO 14971, IEC 60601 series, FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 4 and 820 / ISO13485 quality system requirements).
The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.
We Would Prefer For You To Have
Master’s, or PhD Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical or Materials Science and Engineering) or closely related disciplines preferred.
6-10 years experience in medical device/container closure development with 2 years in combination product commercialization.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $97,000 to $146,000. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles) or to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Date Posted
05-Jun-2026
Closing Date
02-Aug-2026
Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
This Is What You Will Do
This position will serve the role of Development Engineer within the Alexion Device Development organization. The candidate will act as the technical SME/project engineer supporting the development of combination products. This role will be accountable for key technical design and development deliverables. This individual will interact with multiple functions and functional teams including Device Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical, Global Technical Operations (GTO), and Alexion Dublin Manufacturing Facility (ADMF) from clinical development through commercial development.
You Will Be Responsible For
Deep understanding of the device design: this may include development/ identification of critical dimensions, systems engineering, sensitivity analysis, tolerance stack-ups. Technical assessments to be conducted via analytical and empirical means. Devices of interest include: pre-filled syringes, autoinjectors, pen injectors, and on-body delivery systems.
Based on understanding of device design, manage facets of technical development. This can include interactions with suppliers, CMOs, technology vendors and/or internal cross-functional teams.
Oversee the characterization and design verification testing as well as determine relevant success criteria. This includes development, qualification, and the transfer of the appropriate methods.
Author technical documentation in support of the development process or design control deliverables.
Root Cause analysis of product or process deviations or failures. Utilization of six sigma tools to manage the investigation.
Ability to clearly communicate learnings and educate other team members on methods and analytical approaches.
Acts independently within team expectations, coordinates with functional leadership to identify priorities, completes tasks under his/her accountability while balancing a high level of autonomy .
Demonstrate technical rigor and creativity, continuous learning and improvement, and alignment to customer needs and value creation.
Demonstrate strong and clear accountability/responsibility for successful and timely completion of designated tasks.
You Will Need To Have
BS Degree (Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science and Engineering) or closely related disciplines
6 years of experience as a product design/development engineer in the medical device or pharmaceutical industries or related experience (experience with combination products, specifically prefilled syringes, autoinjectors, pen injectors, and on-body injectors preferred).
Experience with developing products or implementing product changes through a structured, phase-gated, product development process.
Demonstrated experience with all phases of the Design Control process.
Demonstrated experience in a technical, product development role on a cross-functional team, leadership role preferred.
Understanding of medical device product development risk management methodologies.
Possesses expertise in statistical analysis (Minitab, Crystal Ball, etc), analytical tools (e.g. FEA), benchtop testing (e.g. Zwick, fixture design) and experience in root cause analysis/investigation
Strong team building and collaboration skills across the organization. Possesses intellectual curiosity to deeply understand technical concepts.
Knowledge of performance and regulatory compliance (EU and FDA) requirements of medical device and combination products (e.g. IEC 62366, ISO 11608 series, ISO 14971, IEC 60601 series, FDA QSR 21 CFR Part 4 and 820 / ISO13485 quality system requirements).
The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.
We Would Prefer For You To Have
Master’s, or PhD Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical or Materials Science and Engineering) or closely related disciplines preferred.
6-10 years experience in medical device/container closure development with 2 years in combination product commercialization.
The annual base salary for this position ranges from $97,000 to $146,000. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles) or to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Date Posted
05-Jun-2026
Closing Date
02-Aug-2026
Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
Salary : $97,000 - $146,000