Senior Research Scientist

Description

The company develops medical technology and works to improve patient outcomes across healthcare.

This role sits in the Computed Tomography R&D Division and is based in Rochester, MN.

You will track trends and developments in a defined technology area and recommend next steps to R&D management.

The role suits an ambitious professional ready for their next career step.

The company has more than 72,000 employees in over 70 countries, and its portfolio supports clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

Responsibilities

• Manage scientific collaborations at the Mayo Clinic, leading joint projects that could produce high-impact publications, strategic data collection, expert feedback on current or future products, extramural grant applications, or patent applications.
• Maintain clinical and technical expertise in computed tomography (CT), working with CT R&D development teams and clinical partners to evaluate and test software and hardware prototypes and new products.
• Build and keep working knowledge of CT clinical applications, including Cardiology, Neurology, Oncology, Pulmonology, Pediatrics, Emergency, and Musculoskeletal, and develop deep expertise in one or two of these fields over time.
• Turn research findings into publications, conference presentations, and white papers that show the impact of the company's CT technology.
• Identify, build, and support strong relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs).
• Work with radiologists, medical physicists, and other clinical partners to find unmet needs and define study protocols that highlight CT benefits.
• Draft, negotiate, and execute collaboration contracts with support from internal legal, regulatory, and compliance teams.
• Track milestones and deliverables for research projects.
• Keep an accurate budget for research contracts and plan budgets with the relevant colleagues.
• Work with marketing and commercial teams to match clinical evidence to product positioning and value messaging.

Requirements

• Completed studies in Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Medicine and/or Computer Science, with a strong clinical and technical background in Computed Tomography, Medical Imaging, Artificial Intelligence and/or Radiation Therapy.
• PhD in a related field or MD.
• 1+ year of experience in industry or as a post-doctoral fellow.
• Experience working in a clinical and interdisciplinary environment.
• Experience presenting at scientific conferences, and the ability to write and critically review scientific literature.
• Ability to take initiative and lead projects in multi-disciplinary groups.
• Curiosity, resourcefulness, and creativity in finding innovative applications and solving complex problems.
• Willingness to take on administrative tasks and follow processes when needed.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Assertiveness and a can-do mindset.
• Optional: experience with photon-counting CT is a plus.

Conditions

Travel up to 10%, including short international trips.

Base pay range is $109,920 to $151,140, with starting pay depending on geography or market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

Commission eligibility, if applicable, follows the terms of the company's plan and depends on individual and/or company performance.

Equal employment opportunity applies, and reasonable accommodations are provided for persons with disabilities.

The role requires working with controlled technology under US export control law.

Applicants should not email CVs; create a profile in the talent community instead.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life insurance, and long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Paid parking or public transportation.
• Paid time off and paid sick and safe time.