Associate Director, Engineering Sciences- Biomedical

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When you join Secretariat, you become part of a rapidly growing elite team of bright minds and passionate problem-solvers. Your skills and expertise will be utilized on day one – working with the world’s most renowned investment funds, law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions to answer complex questions that shape critical financial, economic, and strategic business decisions.

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We are seeking a technically accomplished and highly experienced Associate Director to join our Biomedical Engineering Sciences Practice. This role is ideal for a professional with deep expertise in orthopaedic measurement, bio-metrology, and medical device performance.

As part of our elite consulting team, you will lead high-stakes biomedical engineering investigations, provide expert technical and regulatory advice, and support litigation matters involving medical devices, implants, and combination products.

 Responsibilities

• Lead complex biomedical engineering investigations, including orthopaedic implants, surgical instruments, medical devices and combination products.
• Conduct root cause analyses using advanced measurement, imaging, and experimental techniques.
• Advise clients on device design, performance, and regulatory compliance (FDA, EU MDR, ISO standards).
• Prepare technical reports, expert statements, and evidence for litigation, regulatory, and risk management purposes.
• Provide thought leadership, publish findings, and represent the practice in professional and standards committees (ASTM, BSI, XCT societies).
• Drive business development and contribute to expanding the practice’s client base.

Requirements

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Bio-Metrology, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• Proven track record in standards development and professional committees.
• Strong technical leadership, project management, and mentoring experience in academic and applied research environments.
• Experience preparing technical reports for regulatory or legal purposes highly desirable.
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical findings for non-technical audiences.

Secretariat is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and we support the continuing professional development of our employees.

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