Senior Oncology/Medical Technology Engineer

Position Description

We are seeking an experienced scientific professional with a background in medical device innovation-spanning both hardware and software-and deep familiarity with oncology-related disciplines. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of eight years of industry experience in areas such as cancer biology, biomedical engineering, biochemistry, or related fields. This role supports a high-impact health research organization focused on advancing transformative solutions to critical public health challenges.

Key Responsibilities

In collaboration with program leadership and interdisciplinary teams, the selected candidate will help drive forward advanced research and development initiatives. Responsibilities include both technical and programmatic contributions to ensure successful execution of complex projects.

Core duties include:

• Providing strategic and technical guidance to program leadership to support the advancement of both emerging and ongoing initiatives.
• Evaluating the current scientific and technological landscape to identify unmet needs, research gaps, and opportunities for innovation aligned with organizational priorities.
• Tracking and assessing project performance against defined objectives and milestones.
• Translating complex scientific concepts into clear, concise materials suitable for diverse audiences, including senior leadership.
• Applying rigorous analytical thinking to assess technical data, research findings, and program outputs.
• Working both independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary environment to support ongoing research efforts.
• Preparing internal reports, summaries, and briefings based on collected and analyzed data related to health-focused programs.
• Participating in occasional domestic travel (approximately 10–20%) to support program activities and stakeholder engagement.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD) in a biomedical or engineering discipline, such as oncology, cell biology, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, or mechanical engineering.
• At least eight years of professional experience in industry settings (e.g., biotech, pharmaceutical, diagnostics), with exposure to product development environments such as startups or mid-sized companies.
• Familiarity with regulatory considerations in diagnostics or medical device development.
• Advanced proficiency in presentation and data analysis tools, particularly PowerPoint and Excel, including the ability to work efficiently under time constraints.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated intellectual curiosity, self-motivation, and strong task focus.
• Eligibility to obtain a U.S. government Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in both basic and applied research environments.
• Experience supporting senior leadership overseeing large-scale research programs or funding portfolios.