Medical Informatics and Epidemiology, Senior Scientist

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Medical Informatics and Epidemiology, Senior Scientist

The Medical Informatics and Epidemiology, Senior Scientist is responsible for developing and implementing real-world data methods focusing on measuring the impact of Ultrasound products and services on image quality and workflow efficiency. This includes both on the product level: surveillance (Signal Detection and Signal Evaluation) and on the individual user level: methods for benchmarking and measuring ultrasound user proficiency.

Your role:

• Lead the analysis and operationalization of real-world ultrasound system data by creating data dictionaries, variable specifications, and analytical databases. Apply advanced epidemiological methods for product signal detection, signal evaluation, and the execution of Post market Clinical Follow-up Studies.
• Develop and implement quantitative benefit-risk assessments for products and establish user proficiency benchmarks, KPIs, and learning curve analyses to measure image quality, efficiency, and heterogeneity among users and clinics.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with medical and scientific experts in real-world data methods, epidemiology, and data science. Deliver tailored real-world analyses to meet the needs of both internal and external stakeholders, enhancing communication through strategic partnerships.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including Marketing, Quality, Post Market Surveillance, Regulatory, and Clinical Affairs—to ensure coordinated efforts in product development, advancement, and compliance. Work with Quality and Regulatory (Q&R) teams to provide robust real-world evidence supporting product safety, efficacy, and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to global publication plans by drafting manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations in partnership with cross-functional groups. Proactively share competitive intelligence, medical and scientific data, and emerging trends, supporting the implementation of safety and quality initiatives within the organization.

You're the right fit if:

• You’ve acquired 5+ years of related experience with Bachelor’s or 3+ years with Master’s in areas such as Epidemiology, Health Informatics within Healthcare Research, Medical Devices/Biotech industry or equivalent.
• Your skills include expertise in programming using R (required), and Python (or other related programming language focused on analytics).  Preferred skills include dashboarding (tableau, PowerBI), experience using code repositories (GIT) and programming best practices, regulatory requirement knowledge, process improvement and project management experience, clinical evidence communication, research and analysis, technical presentation expertise, and communications development. Data Analysis and Interpretation required.
• You have a bachelor’s degree or higher in Epidemiology, Health Informatics, Health Services Research, or other quantitative disciplined applied to real-world healthcare data, Master’s or higher strongly preferred.
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.
• You’re an excellent communicator with an ability to work well cross functionally, and in a complex global working environment. You have a strong technical skillset and ability to pair data with clear actionable clinical insights to drive strategy. Willingness and ability to travel up to 10%.  

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

This is an office-based role.

About Philips

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Philips Transparency Details

The pay range for this position in Bothell, WA, is $144,900 to $231,840.

The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.   

In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered.  Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more.  Details about our benefits can be found here. 

At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case. 

Additional Information

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position.  For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Bothell, WA.

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This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates.  Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.