Medical Device Product Development Engineer Jobs in Chicago, IL

Ventura Solutions is a leading consulting, staffing, and training firm specializing in the medical device and combination products industry. We help companies accelerate product development and ensure market compliance.

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Medical Device Sales Engineer to drive the growth of our consulting, staffing, and training services. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in the medical device industry, combined with strong business development skills. This role requires identifying and qualifying leads, building long-term client relationships, and delivering customized service solutions that align with client needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead Generation & Prospecting: Identify and qualify potential clients in the medical device and combination products sectors.
• Client Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with R&D, Quality, and Regulatory teams to understand their challenges and position Ventura Solutions’ services as tailored solutions.
• Sales Pipeline Management: Manage the sales funnel, including initial outreach, follow-ups, scheduling meetings, and closing deals.
• Solution Selling: Articulate the value of our consulting, staffing, and training services in areas such as product development, design controls, risk management, quality systems, and regulatory compliance.
• Proposal Development: Collaborate with internal teams to create detailed scopes of work and negotiate contracts that align with client needs.
• Industry Expertise: Leverage knowledge of medical device product development processes to identify opportunities where Ventura Solutions can add value, including support for FDA and MDR compliance.
• Networking & Industry Presence: Represent Ventura Solutions at industry conferences, networking events, and webinars to promote our services and expand our client base.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a scientific discipline (e.g., biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the medical device industry, with exposure to product development, manufacturing, regulatory, and quality systems.
• Understanding of the medical device product development and post-market surveillance process.
• Regulatory knowledge related to FDA and MDR compliance is required; combination products experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Proven track record in business development, sales, or client-facing roles, preferably within consulting or staffing services, is preferred but not mandatory. 
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented, with strong organizational and time-management skills.

Why Join Ventura Solutions?

• Be part of a growing company that is making an impact in the medical device and combination products industry.
• Good work life balance, flexible hours, and opportunities to attend industry events nationwide.
• Competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and opportunities for professional growth.

If you’re passionate about helping companies bring innovative medical devices to market and thrive in a dynamic sales environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Location

• Lake Barrington, IL or Remote for the right candidate

Employment Type

• Full-time

Compensation and Benefits

• $60k-$120k plus bonus and commission (unlimited earning potential - no current cap on commission)
• Choice of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Paid vacation time
• 401(k)

About Ventura Solutions

Ventura Solutions is a reputable end-to-end medical device and combination product consulting, staffing, and training firm. With our deep industry expertise spanning medical devices and combination products, coupled with an outstanding talent pool, we stand out as the preferred option for a diverse array of projects. On the consulting side, we integrate seamlessly into your team and manage small to complex Statement of Work (SOW) projects. On the staffing side, we help source, screen, and on-board reputable employees to fill temporary, temp to permanent, and permanent job openings. We accelerate product development, keep products compliant, and help build great organizations. For more information, visit us at www.ventura-solutions.com.

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