Job Title Clinical Scientist Job Description Drive value for Philips by providing clinical science insights and expertise across key Idea to Market processes, from co-creation and discovery, through clinical research, through proposition roadmaps, to evidence creation support. Shapes and drives research programs in collaboration with academic and other partners. Also contributes via deep subject matter expertise to building credibility of Philips in the market, in collaboration with Key Opinion Leaders and supporting cross-functional teams to launch and beyond. Your role: As part of the DXR Modality, you will have the opportunity to work with world class engineers who develop products that help save lives all over the world. The DXR (Diagnostic X-ray Imaging ) identifies and meets customer and market needs by designing, developing, X-ray Imaging Equipment You will work with Clinical Scientist in DXR Hamburg on on-going projects, travel to US/Europe on need basis for Hospital relationship management Closely work with regulatory affairs, clinical affairs, R&D to drive work as PI for targeted clinical studies with Government and University Hospitals (study charter, design of experiment, MoUs with concerned parties with legal due diligence) Continuously survey, compile and communicate new ideas from clinical research (journals, conferences, shows, competitive benchmarking) and create hopper of technology- & market-driven ideas for advanced / concept development work Guide and execute clinical research projects per plan Identify and connect new customer needs, solutions and technologies to initiate new methods (or disruptive enabling technologies) of diagnosis, and/or care within domain Initiate and drive co-creation and discovery in line with overall strategy and roadmap, including: early ideation; shaping funnel of ideas and research projects with clinical and research partners; clinical research collaboration; creating and evaluating clinical prototypes; contributing to shaping of overall innovation roadmaps Provide thought leadership in alignment with overall strategy, including supporting marketing strategies with key insights/trends, supporting market shaping and conditioning through publications, identifying and developing next generation Key Opinion Leadership by working with new partners Drive the execution of evidence creation in coordination with Clinical Affairs, including strategizing, identifying, setting up and executing clinical collaborations and studies Provide key insights on the way of working and decision process of the clinical customer, specifically regarding the incorporation of new methods and technological innovations and solutions. Contributing to the shaping of overall innovation roadmaps/strategies via insights, identifying new development and technology in academia and/or SMEs Prepare internal and external scientific presentations, research manuscripts and review articles, as required Provide sound scientific and technical advice during product testing phase Design, develop, maintain clinical database and analyze clinical data Assist with design, development, implementation, instructions and evaluation of device training programs Assist engineering team by providing input during risk management assessment process which includes product safety and usability from clinical perspective Support product validation activities including troubleshooting and analysis of data concluding root cause of failures Quality of innovation roadmap and EXPL/AD process via inclusion of clinical science insights (at relevant steps) Able to develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders from various internal and external functions to ensure intended goals are accomplished in timely manner Representing Philips at conferences and professional bodies, and establishing a global network of contacts in the scientific DXR community Deliver product training to the clinical users Conduct clinical validation activities at the customer sites Support clinical workflow related to patient treatments Troubleshoots product issues Escalate product complaints according to the Quality Management System You're the right fit if: Master's degree in related discipline like Biomedical Engineering. With 14+ years of experience PhD in Diagnostic X-ray or related areas Minimum 5 years' experience in clinical environment or medical devices industries, with specific experience and expertise in Radiology and imaging technology Knowledge on Regulations in Clinical Domain Strong Communication and Presentation skills: Ability to present technical data/concepts concisely and effectively to various audiences/stakeholders Detailed/ Structured documentation practices and decision making Functional competencies: Analytical/Fact Based/Logical problem solver Knowledge of embedded systems and digital control theory Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision About Philips We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help the lives of others. Learn more about our business. 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