Principal Imaging Scientist

Job description

·  Job facts

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides technical guidance to a highly collaborative team of imaging scientists, software developers, and scientists in medicine and biology to solve image and data analysis problems in the field of Digital Pathology.

Manages projects by working with a team of Imaging Scientists (including Senior) to work on either a Research or Commercial project.

Initiates, directs, and executes research and development activities for technology assessment, internal project collaborations, and commercial medical devices. Makes strategic decisions and provides direction for the team's R&D activities in the field of image processing, machine learning, pattern recognition, and data mining.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

·  Serves as technical lead for the design and development of innovative algorithms to analyze histopathology images and data. Runs algorithm feasibility for new projects.
·  Evaluates technology needs for algorithm development and makes recommendations. Designs and implements algorithms and software platforms for prototyping and commercial product development.
·  Makes strategic decisions to optimize algorithms and platforms for efficiency, accuracy, performance, and scalability.
·  Conceives, designs, conducts and leads advanced independent or multi-disciplinary research driven by strategic business needs.
·  Conceives, plans, and executes projects; defines project requirements, deliveries, and time lines; tracks progress and ensures on time quality results.
·  Keeps up-to-date with and assess technology advances, the competitive landscape, and job training requirements in the medical device industry.
·  Manages advanced technology initiatives within the team. Makes major contributions to strategic directions and projects in the Roche group using technology and application expertise.
·  Creates strategic input for the creation of the Intellectual Property portfolio of the group.
·  Partners with research, development and product development teams within Roche Pharma and Diagnostics; networks with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., pathologists, biochemists, instrumentation engineers, software engineers, and marketing representatives) and subject matter experts in the Roche group and in academia.
·  Provides technical direction, mentorship, guidance and feedback to others.
·  Other duties as may be assigned by management in the pursuit of the operational goals of the group.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Formal Training/Education:

·  Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

·  At least eight (8) years of industry R&D experience with software development for image or data analysis algorithms.
·  Proven track record of technical leadership to deliver innovative analysis and software solutions.
·  Proven track record of publications and intellectual property generation from own work.
·  Experienced technical lead of design and development projects for medical devices in the field of biomedical image data analysis.
·  Reputation as emerging leader in the field through performance and accomplishments.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·  Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to review and evaluate writing of others in a multidisciplinary environment.
·  Ability to build and grow teams that solve complex problems using creative ideas, state-of-the-art knowledge, and best engineering practice.
·  Ability to champion scientific principles and to share expert analytical and mathematical skills.
·  Expert knowledge and deep understanding of image analysis, pattern recognition, machine learning, computer vision, and data mining methods.
·  Strong understanding of software architecture for scalable high-performance systems; expert in prototyping and commercial product development languages.
·  Expert understanding of biomedical image data, especially pathology images.
·  Ability to champion R&D work following best practices in a regulated industry.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Minimal if any travel required.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer.
Research & Development, Research & Development > Research

·  Who we are

Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. (Ventana), a member of the Roche Group, innovates and manufactures instruments and reagents that automate tissue processing and slide staining for cancer diagnostics. Our integrated staining, workflow management and digital pathology solutions optimize laboratory efficiency to reduce errors and support diagnosis for pathology professionals. Together with Roche, Ventana is driving personalized healthcare through accelerated drug discovery and companion diagnostics.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.