Clinical Scientist

University Health Network; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical technology company is seeking a Clinical Scientist to support regulatory submissions and provide customer training in the organ transplantation field. This role requires a strong educational background in biomedical sciences and excellent communication skills. Candidates will conduct research and work on cross-functional teams. The position is permanent, full-time, based in Mississauga, Canada.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with regulatory standards (FDA, Health Canada, ISO) and medical device development lifecycle.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout North America (up to 30%) for customer support and training.

Responsibilities

• Prepare clinical and scientific sections of regulatory submissions.
• Deliver clinical education and technical training.
• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews to inform R&D.

Skills

Regulatory standards familiarity

Strong understanding of organ transplantation

Excellent written and verbal communication

Scientific writing and presentation

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences

Job description

Company Description

About Traferox:

Traferox is a medical technology company transforming the field of organ transplantation. Our mission is to improve transplant outcomes and access through innovative preservation and perfusion technologies grounded in rigorous science. We are the creators of the FDA-cleared X°Port Lung Preservation System and pioneers in next generation lung perfusion systems, setting new standards in donor organ care.

Job Description

Union: Non-Union

# of Vacancies: 1

Department: Clinical Development

Reports to: Director of Clinical Development

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Status: Permanent full-time

Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Clinical Scientist to join our growing team. This role is central to the clinical and scientific advancement of our organ transplant device portfolio. The successful candidate will support regulatory submissions, provide customer-facing field support and training, and contribute to research and development through literature reviews and pre-clinical initiatives. This is a cross-functional position involving collaboration with clinical, regulatory, R&D, and commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Support:

• Prepare and contribute to clinical and scientific sections of regulatory submissions, including IDE, PMA, 510(k), and Health Canada filings.
• Coordinate with clinical and regulatory teams to ensure scientific accuracy and completeness of submitted documentation.
• Interpret clinical and pre-clinical data to support claims of safety and effectiveness.
  
  
  

Customer-Facing Support & Training

• Deliver clinical education and technical training to transplant teams and procurement organizations on the use of Traferox products.
• Provide on-site or virtual case support for organ retrieval and transplantation procedures.
• Serve as a scientific liaison to clinical partners, ensuring appropriate use and understanding of our technologies.
  
  
  

Scientific Research & Pre-Clinical Support

• Conduct comprehensive literature reviews to inform R&D, regulatory, and clinical initiatives.
• Assist in protocol development and data analysis for pre-clinical studies.
• Draft and contribute to scientific publications, conference abstracts, and presentations.
  
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, Physiology, Pharmacology, or a related field.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards (FDA, Health Canada, ISO) and medical device development lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of organ transplantation and/or ex vivo organ support systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in scientific writing and presentation.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout North America (up to 30%) for customer support and training.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of experience in a clinical or scientific role in the medical device or transplant field.