Clinical Scientist (Northeast)

ZipRecruiter; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Clinical Scientist to enhance MRI-guided ablation techniques for prostate treatments. The role involves educating doctors, contributing to clinical trials, and collaborating extensively with internal and external stakeholders. Candidates should possess a PhD or Masters and demonstrate a strong background in related technical fields.

Qualifications

• Track record of clinical, scientific, and technical contributions.
• Experience in MR-guided therapeutic procedures.
• Excellent communicator of complex medical information.

Responsibilities

• Guide physicians during TULSA procedures and troubleshooting.
• Contribute to clinical trials and collaborate with key opinion leaders.
• Educate customers on TULSA-PRO technology and optimize workflows.

Skills

Clinical contributions

Technical communication

Team collaboration

Publications

Teaching ability

Software development

Education

PhD or Masters degree in a related discipline

Job description

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Our mission is to Profoundly change the standard of care by creating a tomorrow where clinicians can confidently ablate tissue with precision; a tomorrow where patients have access to safe and effective treatment options, so they can quickly return to their daily lives. Changing the standard of care is part of our fabric. We are a group of energetic, problem-solvers focused on innovation and looking to change the world. We are changing the paradigm for treating diseases such as prostate cancer by using real-time MR Imaging, thermal ultrasound and close-loop temperature feedback control, to gently ablate the diseased tissue with minimal side effects.

If you share our values and want to work in a collaborative results-focused culture and want to make a profound impact in healthcare and your career, here is your chance.

**Candidate should reside between Washington, DC and Boston - i.e. New Jersey, Philadelphia, New York City, Connecticut, etc.)

General Accountability:

TULSA-PRO clinical scientists educate, mentor, and collaborate with urologists, radiologists, and their staff on the technical and clinical aspects of MRI-guided transurethral ultrasound ablation of the prostate using Profound Medical's TULSA-PRO system. They also contribute to the strategic of clinical evidence supporting TULSA-PRO in support of reimbursement and utilization, and the development of meaningful improvements to the TULSA-PRO technology.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Guide physicians and staff during TULSA procedures at hospitals and imaging centers in their region based on best practices from expert sites and from the latest clinical literature.
• Troubleshooting first-of-a-kind situations in the field, which requires in-depth understanding of the technology and its application to urology, as well as the humility and confidence to work collaboratively and effectively under pressure.
• Assist physicians with TULSA-PRO patient selection and pre-treatment planning, and perform in-depth post-treatment analyses identifying rate-limiting steps and areas for improvement to coach physicians and their teams towards more efficient procedure workflow and optimal patient outcomes across a wide variety of prostate disease states.
• Contribute to the design and execution of sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical trials, and collaborate with key opinion leaders in urology and radiology on conference abstracts and publications.
• Partner with sales and marketing teams to educate potential customers, contribute to patient education events, streamline the initiation of new sites, and identify areas where we can help existing customers offer TULSA to more patients.
• Serve as subject matter experts within the company, providing technical and clinical education for our sales, marketing, engineering, and management teams.
• Contribute expertise to cross-functional projects on topics that include development of regulatory documents and strategy, engineering investigations of MRI sequences / RF compatibility / ultrasound applicator design, scientific guidance on acoustic and thermal simulations of the TULSA treatment algorithm, and incorporation of artificial intelligence and new technologies into the product.
• Serve as the voice of customer in identifying and prioritizing the most impactful areas for improving the technology by developing close relationships with physicians that use TULSA-PRO, and by leveraging their own subject matter expertise in related disciplines.

Education and Certification:

• PhD or Masters degree in a related discipline

Key Attributes (experience, skills and technical knowledge):

• Track record of clinical, scientific, and technical contributions in the field of MR-guided therapeutic procedures, including conference presentations and first-author publications.
• Technical experience with MRI, in-bore interventions, or therapeutic ultrasound in a clinical, research, or industry environment.
• Has the energy and resilience to be an agent of change by disseminating information and changing the standard of care in mens health.
• Ability to build rapport quickly, as well as to establish trust and maintain effective relationships with a wide variety of external and internal stakeholders.
• Excellent teacher and communicator of complex technical and medical information in oral, written, and visual formats.
• Team player with a strong work ethic, has the self-motivation and focus to organize and prioritize activities, builds credibility by holding themselves to the highest standards of honesty and personal integrity.
• Experience with software development, product development, and applied mathematics.
• Must have a valid passport and be willing to travel 60-80% of the time, including some nights and weekends, sometimes with short notice.

We thank you for your interest in Profound Medical. Please note only candidates that are short-listed will be contacted.

We strive to promote and equal opportunity in the workplace and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection, and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.

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