Independently manages external vendors and consultants (i.e., toxicologist, test houses, etc.) Understands and utilizes Acumed project funding processes to manages all aspects of biocompatibility budget (planning process, budget levels and spend, etc.) Participates as a member of technical review boards for applicable projects/expertise. Strong technical writing, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Proficiency of testing methods (bioburden, Cytotoxicity, Irritation, Extractible/Leachable, Sensitization, etc.) Working knowledge of statistical models and how to apply to test data for biological evaluations.