Technical Fellow, Research and Development - Neuromodulation (Hybrid)

CVRx•Brooklyn Park, MN

19d•Hybrid

About The Position

Why work for CVRx? CVRx pioneers' unique therapies that harness and harmonize the body’s natural systems, benefiting society and making CVRx a universal role model in healthcare. We value our commitments to others and continue to overcome challenges through determination, collaboration and purpose. If our culture and values speak to you, and if you have a passion for cutting-edge medical technologies, join our team and our mission to help others live better lives. The Role The Technical Fellow at CVRx is an integral part of the Research and Development team with broad and deep knowledge of scientific techniques required to and demonstrated expertise in translating basic science into validated specifications suitable for product development and clinical evaluation. The Fellow is expected to apply mastery of engineering, basic science, and clinical skills in advancing CVRx’s Barostim Therapy and other products as assigned. The Fellow is expected to comprehensively understand the programs to which he/she is assigned, including educating the organization and mentoring co-workers on the activities and implications of research projects. Likewise, the Fellow is expected to champion ideas, help drive projects to practical outcomes, make decisions that may substantially impact the business, and ensure that projects fulfill the spirit of their intended purpose. This is a hybrid role in the Minneapolis, MN metro area and the selected individual will be required to work onsite a minimum of three (3) days per week.

Requirements

PhD in physiology (cardiovascular, integrative, neurophysiology preferred) or biomedical engineering and 5+ years post-degree in academia or industry, or equivalent experience (12+ years) in related field
Experience designing and conducting pre-clinical studies and/or clinical trials
Experience in experimental design, statistical analysis, and interpretation of physiological and clinical data
Experience in chronic electrical stimulation of excitable tissue (e.g. electrophysiology, neuromuscular, neural)
Superior oral and written communication skills
Experience working in a highly regulated environment
Experience presenting to cross-functional teams and leadership
Ability to travel up to 25% a year, potentially including international travel
Valid and current identification types to allow for national and international travel (or ability to obtain without barriers)
Current high-speed internet connectivity at home to support remote work in home office as required

Nice To Haves

Computational or systems modeling of physiological responses to stimulation.
Research in endovascular therapies, cardiology, and medical device industry.
Signal processing of physiological signals and associated algorithm development.
Clinical / pre-clinical monitoring and interpretation of cardiovascular hemodynamics
Training in the systemic effects of autonomic activation.

Responsibilities

Be seen as a subject matter expert (SME) in neurostimulation and neuromodulation, particularly as it applies to CVRx's Barostim Therapy.
Possess and share a deep knowledge and relatable experiences in the design and implementation of medical devices using neurostimulation to treat disease states, particularly as it applies to autonomic modulation.
Design, conduct, and report pre-clinical (including animal) studies and possibly human feasibility studies, in coordination with our internal Clinical Team and other cross-functional teams.
Lead analysis of physiologic data and report key results.
Build and maintain knowledge library of relevant scientific literature.
Contribute Intellectual Property to CVRx while assisting in the defense and interpretation of existing IP portfolio.
Collaborate in developing manuscripts, posters and public presentations with Clinical personnel.
Serve as internal expert in system physiology and mechanism of action of the Baroreflex.
Work closely with other CVRx employees or outside consultants to convert internally or externally generated “ideas” into tangible product concepts useable for demonstration, assessment, and evaluation.
Contributes ideas or opinions whenever possible to functional areas outside their engineering discipline.
Reviews and evaluates competitive product portfolio, and identifies industry trends and impact on a regular basis.
Responsible for keeping technically abreast of changes, advancements, or improvements within areas of assignment, discipline or specialization, incorporating these improvements where applicable.
Communicate complex topics of within own and other domains including inside and external business and customer communication.
Conduct animal studies including selection of the best animal model to assess new designs or products, modification of human designs to work with the animal model and coordinating and assessing reports of the results of these studies.
Participate and/or lead in definition of project-level goals, tasks, and schedules for internal teams as well as external partners.
Mentor and guide members of the technical team on topics related to therapy.
Be a key member of the R&D team, assisting in and providing input that will guide strategic direction for the product plan, product performance, and maturity of product systems.
Recruit and supervise other technical team members as needed.
Identify, initiate, and secure approval of appropriate extramural relationships with company-wide impact.
Perform preliminary benefit/risk analyses of new approaches to device design, technology implementation, or therapy approaches.

Benefits

Competitive Health & Dental Insurance options with generous Company contributions
Company contributions to an HSA with a high deductible insurance plan selection
401(k) with a company match
Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) & stock option grants
12 company-paid holidays per year in addition to a generous Flex PTO plan
Generous paid time off for new parents
Company-paid life insurance & disability options
Unlimited growth opportunities in a growing company
Endless training & learning opportunities
Flexible Schedule