Medical Device Engineer)

ECS Tech Inc

4d•Remote

About The Position

Everforth ECS is seeking a Senior Scientist/Engineer with a mix of expertise in oncology and medical device development to serve as a Scientific Engineering Technical Advisor (SETA) to support an ARPA-H Program Manager and work in our Remote office. This role involves supporting the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) in their mission to accelerate better health outcomes by supporting complex and leading-edge research and development (R&D) projects. The individual will collaborate with the ARPA-H Program Manager and team to effectuate bold ARPA-H research initiatives, and support the development, funding, and management of new and existing R&D programs.

Requirements

PhD in biomedical sciences with a preference for one of the following or related fields: oncology, cancer biology, biomedical engineering, biochemistry, cell biology, mechanical engineering, and chemical engineering.
At least eight years of industry (e.g., biotechnology or biopharmaceutical companies) experience in diagnostics startups or mid-cap companies.
Some experience with regulatory affairs in diagnostics.
Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills, which include proficiency with keyboard shortcuts and ability to create PPT slides and Excel files on the fly during a meeting in a high-pressure environment.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Professional curiosity, continuous drive for learning, and the ability to focus on assigned tasks.
Must be able to obtain a federal government Public Trust clearance.

Nice To Haves

Expertise in oncology and medical device development (hardware and software).

Responsibilities

Assist, support, and provide advice to the Program Manager to further the development and progress of new and existing programs.
Conduct thorough technical scientific evaluation of the current R&D landscape to identify gaps in research portfolios and address critical needs that are aligned with the ARPA-H mission.
Monitor and track performers progress toward established metrics.
Read and digest complex information and develop team and executive level briefings for technical and non-technical audiences.
Use strong logical and critical thinking skills to critically review scientific and technical data.
Integrate into an existing team to support current ARPA-H efforts and operate independently and in a group environment in support of technical R&D efforts.
Perform basic administrative tasks such as collecting, sorting, analyzing, and writing Internal programmatic reports/briefings on relevant topics in a health-related field.
Some CONUS travel is expected (~10-20%) as needed to fully support the Program Manager and Program.