Senior Research Scientist

Siemens Healthineers AG; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 114,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefits

Pension plan

RRSP matching

Job summary

Siemens Healthineers Canada is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to oversee verification and validation activities for handheld and other products, supporting regulatory submissions and post‑market documentation.

The role requires a Master’s/PhD in a technical field, 8+ years of clinical research experience, and expertise in point‑of‑care blood gas analysis. Collaboration with Regulatory, Clinical, and Marketing teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in a relevant technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of clinical research in medical devices, healthcare, or pharmaceuticals.
• Expertise in point-of-care blood gas and chemistry analysis in diagnostics or clinical labs.
• Ability to interface with external sites and collaborate effectively.
• Proven track record of handling high‑level technical assignments with minimal oversight.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Mentoring and developing other team members.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute internal validation, preliminary evaluations, and post‑market studies.
• Acquire data for in‑house and field verification studies including Alpha tests and method comparison.
• Analyze data, generate reports, and support regulatory summaries.
• Coordinate product supply logistics with export controls and shipping to sites.
• Contribute to customer-facing collateral with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Marketing.
• Assist in regulatory submissions (FDA/IVDR/CLIA) as needed.

Skills

Doctorate or MSc

8+ years experience

POC blood gas analysis

external collaboration

complex technical assignments

time management

mentoring

Excel

JMP

communication

presentations

Education

Master’s or PhD in a technical discipline

Tools

Excel

JMP

Job description

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably. Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

Position Overview

Under the supervision of the Manager, Stability, Verification and Validation (Handheld), the Research Professional oversees verification and validation activities for both new and on‑market products in support of regulatory submissions and post‑market documentation. The role operates at a scientist level and requires a high degree of independence and technical expertise. Responsibilities include technical development and experimental screening, as well as the design, execution, and interpretation of complex studies with minimal supervision. The Senior Research Scientist engages and collaborates with cross‑functional stakeholders, including Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Affairs, Marketing, Product Health, Research and Development, and Stability, Verification and Validation.

Responsibilities

• Manages planning and execution activities for internal validation, preliminary evaluations, continuous improvement initiatives, product portfolio life‑cycle management, and post‑market evaluations. This includes protocol development and study design, document management.
• Performs data acquisition for a broad range of in‑house and field verification and validation studies, including but not limited to Alpha studies, method comparison, precision, limit of quantification, and interference testing.
• Compiles, analyzes, and clinically interprets study data, and prepares technical reports and support regulatory summaries.
• Manages investigational product supply logistics, working closely with Export Control and Customs specialists as well as Shipping and Receiving to ensure timely delivery to collaboration sites and to resolve logistical issues as needed.
• Contributes to the development of customer‑facing collateral, including case studies, proof points, white papers, and customer bulletins, in close collaboration with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Marketing.
• Supports preparation of regulatory submissions, including but not limited to FDA Pre‑Submissions, FDA 510(k) submissions, IVDR submissions, and CLIA Waiver applications, as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Education, And Experience

• Master’s or PhD's degree in a relevant technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and applicable technical experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of clinical research experience in the medical device, healthcare, or pharmaceutical industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in point‑of‑care blood gas and chemistry analysis within the medical diagnostics or clinical laboratory environment.
• Proven ability to interface professionally with external sites and to establish and maintain effective working relationships and collaboration agreements.
• Demonstrated success in managing complex, high‑level technical assignments with minimal oversight.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented, with strong time‑management and prioritization skills.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, with a demonstrated commitment to mentoring and developing others.
• Proficient in the use of data collection and analysis tools, such as Excel and JMP.
• Willingness to proactively identify issues, raise concerns, and propose practical solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable developing and delivering presentations to internal and external stakeholders in both one‑on‑one and group settings.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Education, And Experience

• In‑depth understanding of the epoc® blood analysis system, with the ability to apply this knowledge to troubleshoot issues related to sample preparation, testing protocols, workflows, and product performance.
• Experience in launching a commercial product.
• Ability and willingness to travel upon request (less than 25%).

Who we are:

We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision‑making and treatment pathways.

How we work:

When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

To find out more about Siemens Healthineers' businesses, please visit our company page at Siemens Healthineers Canada.

The Expected Compensation For This Position Is

$80,000 - $114,000
Factors which may affect starting compensation within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits

• Siemens Healthineers offers a variety of health and wellness benefits including a flexible benefits plan, Defined Contribution Pension Plan, Registered Retirement Savings Plan matching contributions, plus a competitive paid time off program including vacation, company holidays, sick leave, and parental leave (all subject to eligibility requirements).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Siemens Healthineers is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. While we appreciate all applications we receive, we advise that only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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