Senior R&D Engineer M/F/X

DESCRIPTION DE L'ENTREPRISE 

Tissium is a mission-driven medical device company founded in 2013, headquartered in Paris, with a production facility in Roncq (near Lille) and an office in Boston. We are dedicated to creating a new era of body repair by leveraging our biopolymer platform to develop innovative solutions in surgery for a positive impact on patients' lives.

Tissium’s technology is based on research and intellectual property from the laboratories of Professor Robert Langer (MIT) and Professor Jeffrey M. Karp (Brigham and Women's Hospital), who co-founded the company with Christophe Bancel (CEO) and Maria Pereira (Deputy CEO & Chief Innovation Officer).

We are developing polymers for atraumatic tissue repair in various applications. Today, these polymers are used for sutureless nerve repair, hernia repair, and cardiovascular sealing.

Since our inception, we have raised a total of 170 million euros. Our latest fundraising round, which concluded in April 2023, resulted in 50 million euros in additional funding. This infusion of capital provides us with the necessary resources to finance the commercialization of our first products.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior R&D Engineer manages research and development activities, providing technical leadership to selected work packages or projects. This role involves applying technical capabilities to the design of new concepts/products, collaborating with cross-functional teams, defining clear project inputs/outputs, oversee design and testing activities, optimising project plans and mitigating project, product and other technical risks.

• Lead selected work packages within a project, providing technical expertise for concept/product design, testing strategy and the development of technical documentation, including definition of project inputs/outputs, risk management, designs/drawings/specifications, study plans, study reports, and/or other DHF documents.

• Develop, optimize and execute project plans, work packages, and budgets to meet company goals and milestones, acting as or in collaboration with the Project Lead.

• Proactively assess project and product technical risks and apply sound risk management practices to identify, manage and mitigate risks.

• Collaborate with cross-functional project teams, facilitating clear and structured communication to ensure a seamless flow of information, drive project progress and resolve challenges.

• Plan, oversee and conduct studies/testing, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and applicable standards, regulatory requirements, project timelines and maintaining accurate, traceable records.

• Support the selection of and lead activities with external vendors and suppliers for the delivery of testing, analysis, documentation, part supply and production activities, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, specification and quality requirements.

• Identifies and implements improvements to practices, procedures and products, sharing best practices and contributing to continuous improvement activities

• Apply company procedures, Quality Management System documentation and applicable Medical Device regulations.

YOUR BACKGROUND

• Engineering degree or equivalent.

• 5-8+ years of experience, depending on achievements in a relevant field.

• Experience authoring technical documentation, testing and data analysis.

• Sound understanding of design controls, risk management and medical device regulations (e.g. ISO 13485, ISO 10993, ISO 60601, ISO 14971).

• Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal).

TISSIUM BEHAVIORS & MINDSET

• Act with a sense of urgency: Align stakeholders around critical milestones and drive timely execution.

• Embrace calculated risk-taking: Take thoughtful risks that create cross-functional impact.

• Continuously learn and share: Demonstrate a strong learning mindset, share knowledge, and support team development.

• Challenge the status quo: Question existing practices to improve systems, processes, and outcomes.

• Balance tactical and strategic thinking: Combine operational excellence with a clear mid-term vision.

• Assume positive intent: Foster constructive and respectful collaboration across teams.

• Drive active collaboration: Coordinate multiple stakeholders toward shared objectives.

• Own outcomes: Take responsibility for project results and deliverables.

• Strive for excellence: Lead high-impact improvements in quality and performance.

WHY JOIN US

• A dynamic and stimulating environment, with a culture focused on initiative, learning, and continuous improvement.

• Real opportunities for growth and development, with evolving career paths and tailored training.

• The chance to join an ambitious startup at the forefront of high-impact medical innovation.

• A strong commitment to ESG, embedded in our strategy from day one.

• Attractive conditions: work-life balance, competitive package, and internal mobility (Paris, Roncq, Boston).

• An international and diverse environment, with more than 19 nationalities represented.

HIRING PROCESS

• The journey starts with an interview with Talent Acquisition Manager (30 mins).

• Then a face-to-face (virtual) meeting with the Manager of the department you are applying to join (1 hour).

• This will then be followed by a Technical Interview to validate your practical job-related skills (1 hour).

• At the final stage, shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 90-minute team and culture fit interview, conducted either on-site or by videoconference.

Intrigued? We’d love to hear from you! Apply today — we’re standing by for your resume!

👉 We firmly believe that building a company for everyone requires a diverse team. Our organization values diversity and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate against employees or applicants based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, pregnancy status, veteran status, or any other differences. Our company culture prioritizes human interaction and ensures that every individual's voice is heard, making our processes lightweight yet efficient.