Principal Clinical Engineer

Imperative Care$188K — $220K *
Healthcare
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or biomedical engineering or related discipline
  • Minimum of 12 years related experience in the medical device industry
  • Extensive experience in clinical/technical innovation roles focused on design and usability
  • Ability to comprehend clinical significance of technology for healthcare professionals
  • Expert in product design regulations and quality systems, particularly ISO 13485
  • Proficient in regulatory submissions including MDRs, IDEs, PMAs, and 510(k) filings
  • Strong communication skills with technical writing experience

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the subject matter expert in project planning for product development
  • Oversee budget and resource allocation for pre-clinical projects
  • Contribute to clinical strategies and recommend solutions for product alignment
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to address project issues and progress
  • Provide management updates on project status and critical issues
  • Create and execute design verification and testing plans
  • Ensure compliance with design control and regulatory standards in pre-clinical testing
  • Engage in hiring, training, and performance management of team members

Benefits

  • Stock options and bonuses
  • Competitive salaries
  • 401k plan
  • Health benefits
  • Generous paid time off (PTO)
  • Parental leave program
  • Emotional health resources
Full Job Description
Title: Principal Clinical Engineer
This position is based in our Campbell, California offices. This position is on-site & full-time

What You'll Do
As an expert level professional, the Principal Clinical Engineer will offer subject matter expertise to drive the development and improvement of Telos' technology to elevate our products clinical application through intuitive design and meaningful improvements for physicians when using our products. This position will establish processes and best practices based on user needs that are transformed into relevant design requirements and are validated through preclinical studies. An incumbent in this role may supervise the work of junior staff, or other project professionals, internally or externally, where a Principal Clinical Engineer is the lead.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert when establishing and implementing project plans for product development including preclinical testing, bench testing, model development needs, in-vitro test methods and plans and in-vivo animal studies.
  • Oversee budget spending for pre-clinical projects and to ensure appropriate resources are used for the continuous development and improvement of internal testing capabilities.
  • Contribute to strategies for the clinical use of products and recommend solutions that align with Company objectives.
  • Collaborate with internal and external multi-disciplinary teams, with a broad scope of discretion, to identify critical issues and communicate project advancements.
  • Provide regular updates to management regarding project status, and critical issues that may affect attainment of project completion dates. Collect input and direction to revise tactical plans for projects to move forward.
  • Create and execute design verification and testing plans, leading team meetings where progress is discussed, decisions are made, and updates are communicated.
  • Ensure project teams are conducting pre-clinical testing of new products within the design control and applicable quality standards, and products are designed, developed, tested, manufactured and documented according to applicable global regulatory requirements.
  • Participate in the hiring, training and performance management of assigned team aiming toward productively achieving department goals.
  • Stay current on information related to high quality pre-clinical testing capabilities.
What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or biomedical engineer, or related discipline and a minimum of 12 years of related experience in the medical device or related regulated industry or equivalent combination of education and work experience
  • Preferred extensive experience in a clinical/technical innovation role, with specific focus on process, GLP, HFU, and/or assessing design and usability of endovascular or neurovascular devices.
  • Preferred prior experience leading technical teams through the execution of novel technologies.
  • Ability to understand the intricate nuances to what is clinically meaningful to physicians who use similar type of technology.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels to accomplish project goals, example: senior management, field experts, investors, regulatory agencies, etc.
  • Deep knowledge and expertise in execution throughout the product development cycle.
  • Expert knowledge of product design under ISO 13485 with ability to interpret regulations, guidelines and policy statements (QSR, MDD, and ISO), or any comparable quality systems.
  • Experience and involvement with MDRs, IDEs, PMAs and 510(k) filings.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with technical writing capabilities.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple projects independently, and influence others with proven decision making, hands-on and results-oriented work style.
  • Ability to travel 15-20% of time.

Employee Benefits include a stake in our collective success with stock options, bonus, competitive salaries, a 401k plan, health benefits, generous PTO, and a parental leave program.

Join Us! Apply today.
Salary Range: $188,000 - 220,000 annually
Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Imperative Care considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity, as well as location, market and business considerations when extending an offer. As part of our total rewards package, Imperative Care offers comprehensive benefits including a 401k plan, health benefits, generous PTO, a parental leave program and emotional health resources.

The use of external recruiters/staffing agencies requires prior approval from our Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department at Imperative Care requests that external recruiters/staffing agencies not to contact Imperative Care employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. Complying with this request will be a factor in determining future professional relationships with Imperative Care.

Imperative Care will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates themselves for either current or future positions. Submission of unsolicited resumes in advance of an agreement between the Human Resources Department and the external recruiter/staffing agency does not create any implied obligation on the part of Imperative Care.

About Imperative Care

Imperative Care is a medical device company that develops and commercializes devices for the treatment of ischemic stroke. The company was founded in 2016 by Fred Khosravi and Vikram Janardhan. Imperative Care's flagship product is the Zoom Aspiration System, which is used to remove blood clots from the brain during a stroke. The company's mission is to improve patient outcomes and reduce the burden of stroke on healthcare systems. Imperative Care has raised over $85 million in funding from investors such as Ascension Ventures, Bain Capital Life Sciences, and Rock Springs Capital.
Learn more about Imperative Care
Size
50 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$2 million
Founded
2016
5 Year Trend
+60%
Revenue
$10 million

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