Senior Research Lead
Siemens Healthineers
Summary
Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. We are currently looking for an ambitious Senior Research Lead to join our Endovascular Robotics business within Advanced Therapies. We are a global technology leader in robotic-assisted vascular interventions. We believe the combination of endovascular robotics, image guidance and dedicated devices will change the way neurovascular procedures will be done in the future, enabling better outcomes, and enabling our customers to provide better access to care.
Job description
The Senior Research Lead at EVR will support an exciting new project that is focused on developing an autonomous and remote robotics system focused on stroke therapy. This project covers areas of interventional imaging, neurovascular device interfaces, robotics, and AI development.
Responsibilities
- Providing scientific and technical program leadership within a cross-functional, global project team.
- Serving as the central technical point of contact for the project, with responsibility for coordinating technology-related activities, deliverables, and milestones.
- Aligning internal and external stakeholders on project objectives, technical priorities, interdependencies, timelines, and expected outcomes.
- Collaborating with researchers, engineers, and medical experts to plan and execute project-related research activities.
- Translating program objectives into clearly defined technical work packages, deliverables, acceptance criteria, and measurable milestones.
- Evaluating and supporting the PI and Project Manager in monitoring scientific and technical progress, identifying risks and dependencies, and coordinating appropriate mitigation and escalation actions.
- Maintaining alignment between research activities, product-development objectives, regulatory considerations, and the commitments made to the project sponsor.
- Preparing and presenting milestone reports, technical updates, project results, risks, and recommendations to internal management and the project sponsor.
Qualifications and Experience
- More than 7-10 years of experience in research collaborations, technology development, or related activities within the medical technology or healthcare sector.
- At least five years of experience leading complex scientific or technical projects, including the coordination of multidisciplinary and multi-institutional teams.
- A Master's degree or equivalent professional qualification in engineering, medicine, physics, computer science, or a related scientific or technical discipline is required.
- A Ph.D. will be considered an asset.
- Strong experience in scientific evaluation, experimental planning, and study design.
- Demonstrated ability to define, negotiate, and maintain accountability for project deliverables, milestones, and sponsor commitments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to develop pragmatic and creative solutions to complex technical challenges.
- Excellent stakeholder-management, negotiation, facilitation, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including the ability to communicate complex scientific and technical information to executive, technical, clinical, and external audiences.
- A collaborative leadership style and the ability to influence decisions effectively across organizational and functional boundaries.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of neurovascular imaging, neurovascular devices and interventions, endovascular robotics, closed-loop safety architectures, or AI and machine learning for image-guided interventions.
- A demonstrated record of translating scientific research into product-development activities, technology solutions, or clinical applications.
Requirements
- More than 7-10 years of experience in research collaborations, technology development, or related activities within the medical technology or healthcare sector.
- At least five years of experience leading complex scientific or technical projects, including the coordination of multidisciplinary and multi-institutional teams.
- A Master's degree or equivalent professional qualification in engineering, medicine, physics, computer science, or a related scientific or technical discipline is required.
- A Ph.D. will be considered an asset.
- Strong experience in scientific evaluation, experimental planning, and study design.
- Demonstrated ability to define, negotiate, and maintain accountability for project deliverables, milestones, and sponsor commitments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to develop pragmatic and creative solutions to complex technical challenges.
- Excellent stakeholder-management, negotiation, facilitation, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, including the ability to communicate complex scientific and technical information to executive, technical, clinical, and external audiences.
- A collaborative leadership style and the ability to influence decisions effectively across organizational and functional boundaries.
- Knowledge of neurovascular imaging, neurovascular devices and interventions, endovascular robotics, closed-loop safety architectures, or AI and machine learning for image-guided interventions.
- A demonstrated record of translating scientific research into product-development activities, technology solutions, or clinical applications.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Paid parking
- Public transportation
- Paid time off
- Paid sick and safe time
Company overview
Siemens Healthineers is a German multinational medical technology company specializing in diagnostic and therapeutic imaging, laboratory diagnostics, and molecular medicine. Founded in 2017 as a spin-off from Siemens AG, the company has established itself as a global leader in healthcare technology with a comprehensive portfolio that addresses the complete care continuum for many of the world's most threatening diseases. With approximately 69,500 employees worldwide and operations in over 70 countries, Siemens Healthineers generates annual revenues exceeding €21 billion. The company's product offerings span across four main business segments: Imaging (including CT, MRI, ultrasound, and X-ray systems), Diagnostics (laboratory and point-of-care testing), Varian (cancer care and radiation therapy), and Advanced Therapies. Siemens Healthineers is particularly renowned for pioneering breakthroughs in medical imaging, having developed the world's first commercial PET/CT scanner and continuing to innovate in areas such as artificial intelligence, digital health solutions, and precision therapy. The company's commitment to research and development, with annual investments of approximately €1.5 billion, drives its mission to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare for everyone, everywhere, sustainably.