Principal Scientist
About the job
Acute Care Technology
At ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives. We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.
The Acute Care Technology division of ZOLL Medical Corporation develops and delivers innovative lifesaving products and software solutions to EMS, hospital, public safety, and military customers globally. Products include AEDs, trauma kits, ventilators, temperature management solutions, and more. Our dedicated employees take pride in their commitment to improving patient outcomes while delivering world-class customer service.
At ZOLL, you won’t just have a job. You'll have a career—and a purpose.
Join our team. It’s a great time to be a part of ZOLL!
Job Summary
The Principal Scientist is responsible for planning, managing, analyzing, and presenting results of pre- clinical and clinical experiments and studies in a largely self-directed manner. The Principal Scientist will serve as a mentor to Research Scientists and will assist Scientific Affairs in the supervision of Research Scientists' work.
The Principal Scientist will also be a key participant on clinical trial development teams. The individual will establish and maintain relationships with KOL's and serve as key liaison to them. The position will also support other departments within the company with scientific support and clinical education as needed.
Essential Functions
- Manage scientific research including experimental design, site selection and contracting, protocol development and ethical approvals, data collection and analysis, and report/abstract/manuscript preparation and presentation
- Mentor and supervise Research and Senior Scientists
- Represent Scientific Affairs and ZOLL during customer presentations and at scientific meetings
- Participate in clinical development teams
- Develop and maintain KOL relationships
- Contribute to all stages of product development
- Develop and protect intellectual property
Skill Requirements:
- Background in physiology and/or medicine either through education or professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in organizing, processing, analyzing, and presenting physiological data, including statistical analyses
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills as demonstrated through presentations and publications
- Previous experience in product development (hardware or software)
- Previous experience in supporting medical regulatory filings
Required/Preferred Education and Experience
- PhD in a biomedical field or MD in relevant field
- 6+ years' experience in the design and implementation of clinical/pre-clinical studies required
- Experience with mechanical ventilation and intensive care is preferred
ZOLL is a fast-growing company that operates in more than 140 countries around the world. Our employees are inspired by a commitment to make a difference in patients's lives, and our culture values innovation, self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Join us in our efforts to improve outcomes for underserved patients suffering from critical cardiopulmonary conditions and help save more lives.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
