Data Scientist - Medical Imaging (Plymouth, MN)

Philips Iberica SAU; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k match

Stock purchase plan

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Philips seeks a Data Scientist to join our AI/ML Software team in Plymouth, MN, focused on medical image processing for state-of-the-art medical devices. You will oversee data quality, governance, and validation of imaging data used to develop and test AI models.

The role spans model design, training, evaluation, and collaboration with stakeholders to translate clinical needs into data-driven solutions, with emphasis on HIPAA/GDPR compliance and robust documentation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in a relevant field with strong domain knowledge in medical imaging or healthcare data.
• 3+ years of professional experience as a data scientist in healthcare, life sciences, or medical devices.
• Strong understanding of medical imaging standards/formats and data management tools for imaging.
• Proficiency in Python and data storage systems; familiarity with labeling platforms for annotation workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop ML models and algorithms for imaging data to support clinical decisions.
• Build and evaluate models, perform statistical analyses, and extract insights from imaging data.
• Gather, process, and ensure quality and reliability of raw data from multiple sources; address data drift.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into data science projects and communicate findings.
• Validate models via statistical tests and cross-validation; document data sources and model parameters.

Skills

Python programming

Data management

Medical imaging data handling

Statistical analysis

Education

Master's degree in Data Science or related field

PhD preferred

Tools

Python

SQL

NoSQL

Labelbox

Supervisely

DICOM

Job description

Job Title

Data Scientist - Medical Imaging (Plymouth, MN)

Job Description

We are seeking Data Scientist to join our AI/ML Software development team in developing state-of-the-art medical devices with a focus on medical image processing. As a Data Scientist, you will manage the oversight, governance, and quality control of medical imaging data used in developing and validating AI-driven models.

Your role:

• Design and develop machine learning models and algorithms to provide recommendations or support clinical decisions. Conduct model training, evaluation, and tuning for optimal results.
• Build and evaluate models, perform statistical analyses, and provide insights, particularly in imaging data. Use advanced analytics and machine learning techniques to identify patterns and trends.
• Gather, process, and verify the quality, consistency, and reliability of raw data from various sources. Identify and address data-related problems, such as data drift or incorrect preprocessing.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into data science projects. Communicate findings and offers data-driven recommendations to stakeholders.
• Validate models through statistical tests and cross-validation to ensure generalizability. Document data sources, cleaning processes, and detailed descriptions of models, including assumptions, parameters, and performance metrics.

You're the right fit if:

• You have a Master’s degree (Ph.D. preferred) in Data Science, Information Systems, Health Informatics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field. A background in Medical Imaging or Healthcare Data and knowledge of privacy regulations, including HIPAA, GDPR, and medical device compliance (ISO 13485, FDA guidelines).
• You’ve acquired 3+ years of professional experience, beyond education, as data scientist in a healthcare, life sciences, or medical device environment.
• Your skills include a strong understanding of medical imaging standards and formats (e.g., DICOM, NIfTI) and familiarity with data management tools specific to imaging (e.g., PACS, cloud-based storage for imaging data). Experience in managing medical imaging databases and understanding of how imaging data is used in AI/ML model development is important.
• You’re proficient in Python and data management tools for organizing, storing, and maintaining imaging datasets, such as SQL, NoSQL, or specialized medical data storage systems. Familiarity with data labeling platforms and tools for managing annotation processes (e.g., Labelbox, Supervisely).
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

This is an office role.

About Philips

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Philips Transparency Details

The pay range for this position in Plymouth, MN is $120,487.00 to $192,780.00.

The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.

In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered. Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.

At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.

Additional Information

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Plymouth, MN.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.