Senior Scientist / Engineer – Advanced Oncology, Medical Devices, Diagnostics
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Senior Scientist/Engineer working on oncology and medical device R&D with ARPA-H initiatives. Collaborating with teams to accelerate transformative health outcomes and innovation in diagnostics.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as a senior scientific and technical advisor to the Program Manager, supporting the development and execution of new and existing ARPA‑H R&D programs
- Conduct rigorous evaluations of the current scientific and technical landscape across oncology, diagnostics, and medical device development
- Identify gaps, risks, and opportunities within research portfolios aligned with ARPA‑H mission objectives
- Monitor and assess performer progress against defined technical milestones and quantitative performance metrics
- Critically review complex scientific, engineering, and technical data using strong logical and analytical reasoning
- Read, synthesize, and distill large volumes of information into concise, executive‑ready briefings for technical and non‑technical audiences
- Support program execution through documentation, internal reporting, and coordination across multidisciplinary teams
- Perform programmatic support tasks including data collection, analysis, and preparation of internal reports and briefings
- Operate effectively both independently and as part of an integrated team supporting ongoing ARPA‑H efforts
- Travel within CONUS (~10–35%) to support program reviews, meetings, and stakeholder engagements
Requirements:
- Minimum 8 years of industry, applied research, or medical‑institution experience (e.g., biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, medical device, diagnostics, or advanced technology organizations)
- PhD in biomedical sciences or engineering, with preference for oncology, cancer biology, biomedical engineering, biochemistry, cell biology, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or related fields
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey abstract or highly technical concepts
- Proven ability to synthesize large volumes of complex information into actionable, decision‑ready insights
- High level of professional curiosity and comfort operating in fast‑paced, high‑pressure R&D environments
- Proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel, including rapid development of materials during live discussions
- Ability to obtain and maintain a federal Public Trust
- Hands‑on experience with medical device and/or diagnostic development, including hardware and/or software components (preferred)
- Familiarity with regulatory considerations in diagnostics or medical devices (preferred)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts clearly and effectively (preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex technical information into actionable insights (preferred)
- Experience supporting senior leaders managing large or complex R&D portfolios (preferred)
- Background spanning both basic and applied research (preferred)
- Prior experience working with government agencies or federally funded R&D programs (preferred)
- Experience bridging scientific discovery, product development, and program execution (preferred)
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
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