Clinical Scientist - Ultrasound

About the role

United Imaging’s Ultrasound Business Unit is building a global team covering product management, product development, clinical applications, and research. We are establishing a new Ultrasound R&D team in the Seattle area focused on innovation in high-performance ultrasound imaging that benefits customers and patients in clinically meaningful ways. As part of our global team, you will collaborate with talented colleagues while developing and expanding your career.

This position may be opened at multiple levels depending on years of experience relative to the posted requirements.

Responsibilities

• R&D
  • Define, develop, and drive internal and external clinical evaluation plans for new products
  • Support Ultrasound R&D, drive and participate in clinical research collaborations with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)
  • Conduct Voice-of-Customer (VOC) research to collect customer needs in North America and Europe
• Pre-market
  • Contribute to and advise on clinical aspects of marketing execution for collaterals, presentation content, etc.
  • Co-work with KOLs on clinical testimonials
  • Manage the clinical aspects of national shows, reference sites, and the site visit process (Seattle site and national show sites)
• New Product Introduction (NPI)
  • Provide and create clinical content for Ultrasound product marketing to support adoption and integration of key-product messaging and clinical claims into marketing materials
  • Work with NPI teams globally to ensure successful planning and execution of clinical marketing training
• Post-market
  • Demonstrate Ultrasound capabilities at industry trade shows, HQ Customer Center, and during sales calls
  • Actively participate in all site visits for system demonstration and resolution of clinical-related topics
  • Participate in customer engagements, focus groups, user groups, medical advisory boards, and other market-related activities to assist in the collection, definition, and validation of clinical market needs and requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related scientific or clinical discipline; or relevant equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of medical imaging research or clinical experience
• Experience in training end users is preferred
• Strong presentation skills and ability to synthesize and explain complex issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Ability to quickly build relationships with internal and external teams and customers
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 25%)
• Experience in product management/marketing is preferred
• Creative, flexible, and well-organized
• Team-oriented with the ability to motivate and work well with diverse, global, and cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated passion for change

Working Conditions

Magnetic Environment Exposure: This position requires working in an environment where strong magnetic fields may be present. Employees may be exposed to powerful magnets, electromagnetic equipment, or other devices that generate magnetic fields.

Risk to Ferrous Metals in the Body: Due to the nature of the magnetic environment, employees must not wear or carry ferrous metals on their person while in the designated work area. This includes, but is not limited to, metal objects such as steel, iron, and other ferrous materials. Additionally, employees with implants, medical devices, or foreign objects containing ferrous metals within their body (e.g., certain surgical implants, pacemakers, or metal pins) may be at risk and must disclose any such conditions to their supervisor prior to starting work.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays

Compensation decisions are based on the candidate’s level of skill, qualifications, geographical location, and experience. The position may also be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation (such as cash bonuses).