Senior Clinical Scientist – Computed Tomography (Rochester, MN)

Philips•Rochester, MN

18d•$139,000 - $223,000•Onsite

About The Position

Philips is hiring a Senior Clinical Scientist to help shape Computed Tomography (CT) technology and advance patient care. The role works with clinicians, researchers, and business leaders on imaging innovations in cardiology, diagnostic radiology, and oncology. The scientist identifies clinical needs and partners with clinicians and researchers to develop ideas, technologies, and research projects. The role contributes clinical input to prototypes, innovation roadmaps, and long-term plans aligned with business and marketing objectives. It also builds collaborations with clinical experts, Key Opinion Leaders, and research partners to conduct feasibility studies, validate concepts, and explore future technologies. The position generates clinical evidence through research partnerships, investigator-initiated studies, and Philips-sponsored trials. As a clinical thought leader, the scientist provides market and customer insights, monitors clinical and regulatory trends, publishes findings, and communicates the clinical and technical value of technologies to customers and stakeholders. This is an onsite position based in or within commuting distance of Rochester, Minnesota. The role requires travel to hospitals, customer sites, and medical conferences as needed. US work authorization is required; sponsorship is not available. Relocation benefits are not provided. The posted pay range is $139,000–$223,000, with possible additional compensation such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission, or long-term incentives.

Requirements

MD, PhD, or MSc in biomedical sciences, engineering, medical imaging, or a related field.
At least 4 years of experience working with clinical partners and conducting clinical research.
Strong clinical imaging background, ideally in CT or a related modality.
Experience conducting clinical investigations in hospital environments.
Understanding of imaging procedures, clinical workflows, and emerging innovations across radiology, cardiology, and oncology.
Track record of generating evidence through clinical studies, research collaborations, and investigator partnerships.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills across physicians, researchers, marketing teams, clinical scientists, and R&D organizations.
Ability to translate complex clinical and technical concepts into clear insights for diverse audiences.
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to travel to hospitals, customer sites, and medical conferences as needed.
US work authorization; candidates requiring work-authorized visa sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.
Must reside in or within commuting distance of Rochester, Minnesota.

Responsibilities

Identify emerging customer needs and partner with clinicians and researchers to co-create ideas, technologies, and research projects that improve patient care.
Contribute to clinical prototypes, innovation roadmaps, and long-term clinical plans aligned with business and marketing objectives.
Build and lead strategic collaborations with clinical experts, Key Opinion Leaders, and research partners.
Execute feasibility studies, validate concepts, and explore future technologies.
Generate clinical evidence through research partnerships, investigator-initiated studies, and Philips-sponsored trials.
Provide market and customer insights and monitor clinical and regulatory trends.
Publish key findings and communicate the clinical and technical value proposition to customers and stakeholders.
Lead co-creation, ideation, and multidisciplinary clinical research initiatives.