Manager - Computational Modeling and Simulation (Remote)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of computational engineers and scientists, including personnel development, performance management, resource allocation, and recruitment.
• Establish and execute a computational modeling strategy supporting Product Development, Biomechanical Research, MRI Safety, and emerging clinical and regulatory applications.
• Develop and expand computational capabilities, including Finite Element Analysis (FEA), structural and nonlinear simulations, multiphysics modeling, and computational biomechanics.
• Partner with Product Development teams to apply simulation to early feasibility assessments, design optimization, device evaluation, and reduction of physical prototype iterations.
• Collaborate with Biomechanical Research teams to integrate computational modeling with experimental studies, including model development, validation, and mechanistic analysis.
• Oversee computational activities supporting MRI Safety evaluations and regulatory submissions for implantable medical devices.
• Establish technical standards and best practices for model development, verification, validation, uncertainty quantification, documentation, and interpretation of simulation results.
• Evaluate and implement computational software, high-performance computing infrastructure, and emerging simulation technologies.
• Develop cross-functional workflows and establish project priorities in collaboration with Research, Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, and other stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to advance computational modeling applications, including in silico clinical trials and simulation-based regulatory evidence generation.
• Manage departmental resources, budgets, project timelines, and external collaborations to ensure effective execution of business priorities.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends, regulatory expectations, and advances in computational modeling and simulation technologies.
• Support scientific publications, technical presentations, and external collaborations as appropriate.
• Some travel and flexibility of work hours may be required.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training

• Advanced knowledge of computational modeling and simulation principles, including FEA, nonlinear structural analysis, and model verification and validation.
• Strong understanding of biomechanics, orthopedic medical devices, mechanical testing, and product development processes.
• Experience with commercial simulation platforms such as ANSYS, Abaqus/SIMULIA, COMSOL Multiphysics, or equivalent software.
• Demonstrated ability to translate computational modeling results into actionable engineering and research recommendations.
• Experience translating measurable/external biomechanics data (e.g., motion capture and force) into internal biomechanics data (e.g., muscle/tendon forces) using software such as OpenSim.
• Ability to develop and apply unique nonlinear material models and spatially-dependent material properties from medical imaging data.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, computational modeling credibility assessment practices (verification, validation, and uncertainty quantification), and Good Documentation Practices.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including personnel development, technical mentoring, project management, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to establish technical strategies, develop organizational capabilities, and manage competing business priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience with computational infrastructure, software evaluation, and technical resource planning.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline required.
• Master's degree or PhD in a relevant field preferred.
• 8 years of relevant experience in computational modeling, simulation, FEA, or related engineering applications required.
• Experience applying computational modeling within medical device development, biomechanics, or another regulated industry preferred.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and experience leading engineers, scientists, or multidisciplinary technical projects required.
• Prior direct personnel management experience preferred.
• Experience establishing or expanding computational modeling capabilities preferred.

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills

Experience with commercial simulation platforms such as ANSYS, Abaqus/SIMULIA, COMSOL Multiphysics, or equivalent software. Microsoft Office, CAD software, engineering workstations, and computational analysis tools.