JOBS – June, 2017

All US based opportunities require valid US work visa and prior experience in biomedical industry.  If interested in any opportunities below, please send me an email (resume as an attachment) and include position title in the subject line.  You can also find me on LinkedIn. (Or send me a message with title of the position that interests you, how it matches your background & your contact info). Please include in the email, how well the description matches your background and where the gaps are, if any.  All leads or referrals are greatly appreciated. Emails with proper subject line, some details in the body of the email to my hot mail address or linkedin will get quicker response.  Besides below opportunities, more opportunities are coming in Quality Engineering and Regulatory.

Test/ Quality Engineer – Santa Cruz, CA
There is an exciting opportunity for Test/Quality Engineer for a company located in Santa Cruz – CA, with an array of brain computer interface devices to address a range of neurological problems.  Candidate is required to have 2 to 5 years of medical quality system experience as well as sw/hw test experience in electromechanical systems. 

Mechanical Engineer – Santa Cruz, CA
There is an exciting opportunity for Mechanical Engineer for a company located in Santa Cruz – CA, with an array of brain computer interface devices to address a range of neurological problems.  Candidate is required to have 2 to 5 years of medical device experience in electromechanical systems.

Digital Marketing Manager – Sunnyvale, CA
Exciting cancer genomics company has an opening for someone to head digital marketing.  Hands-on social media marketing experience and knowledge of platforms to generate and drive traffic is required.

Director of Engineering – Hong Kong

There is an exciting opportunity for Director of Engineering for a robotic surgery company located in Hong Kong.  This is an opportunity to work with a great  team on cutting edge technology with a potential to alter healthcare in a meaningful way.  Significant stock options in addition to relocation package and salary commensurate with experience, makes it a very exciting opportunity for long or short stint in Hong Kong.

Responsibilities
Compile & conduct presentations on company’s products; Conduct technical reviews of products; Work with teams in marketing, product compliance and registration; Compile & conduct technical presentations, technological analysis reports; Identify technological trends; and Provide technical advice.

Requirements
5+ years hands-on product development experience in an ODM setting, preferably on products requiring integration of cross-discipline technologies, among high-precision multi-DoF mechanical drivetrains, real-time embedded control software, video systems and optic; and ability to build external strategic alliances & partnerships. Also required fluency in English. Highly preferred academic degree in two different engineering disciplines and MBA is an additional advantage.

Embedded Software Engineer – Austin, TX

There is an immediate opportunity for Embedded Software Engineer for a company working on technology with a potential to alter future of care.

Responsibilities: Design & develop software for very low power, battery operated implantable & other medical devices consisting of a mixture of analog, digital and RF circuitry in highly integrated, low power embedded systems; design & develop externals and wereables for implantable & other medical devices; Document software design & implementation including requirement specs; Support V&V testing; Ensure compliance with FDA, ISO, AAMI & UL standards.

Requirements: BS in Electrical, Computer or Software Engineering; 15+ years experience in design & development of embedded systems including for medical devices; Strong expertise in embedded C/C++ programming including optimization for performance & memory usage; Experience developing applications which run a variety of OS/ RTOS targets; Experience in structural development environment with source control & bug tracking systems; Experience developing low level device drivers for hardware peripheral interfaces & devices like SPI, 12C, USB, LCD, ADC, DAC, RFIC; Experience with a variety of CPU architecture (Arm Cortex M3/M4 TI MSP430 etc. Must have experience with board bring up, effective use of hardware test equipment including logic analyzers, digital storage oscilloscopes etc. LabVIEW & related execution and test setup experience preferred.

For this opportunity, design experience with bare metal embedded systems under an FDA-compliant QMS is absolutely essential.

Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer – Austin, TX

There is an immediate opportunity for Electrical Hardware Engineer for a company led by veteran leaders, disruptive technology, and highly experienced team. This position will report to VP of product development.

Responsibilities: R&D design & development of implantable and associated wearable & external hardware using mixed signal, analog & digital techniques, sensors & actuators, and closed loop control systems; Develop wireless charging & wireless communications; Manufacturing including process development, qualification & validation, part/ component selection; Develop power efficient, reliable & hermetically sealed & packaged Class II/III implantable electronics to be compliant with regulatory & QA standards (FDA & ISO); Work in a matrixed & multi disciplinary organizational structure.

Requirements: BS in EE; 10+ years experience in design, development & implementation of electronics & mixed-signal hardware, firmware & software for implantable medical devices; Hands-on leadership in with electronics hardware and software, analog, digital, sensors, actuators, power management and wireless communications; Experience with qualified sensors for both implantable device function and for measuring physiological parameters; Experience with implantable device components like connectors, leads, cables, interconnectors, headers, electronics packaging, communication protocols & standards. Microwave programming a plus. Experience with EDA tools: sensors/ circuit design, simulation, layout, circuit and system prototyping & development; Experience implementing manufacturability & related process flows & controls; vendor selection for manufacturability of medical devices; Working knowledge of biocomaterials, drugs, drug delivery & mechanical technologies in support of multidisciplinary teams.

VP OF MARKETING – Sunnyvale, CA

A global company with a breakthrough solution in the fight against cancer has an immediate opening for VP, Marketing.  The company seeks to dramatically transform early cancer detection through simple & accurate blood tests.

Responsibilities: Develop & implement product & brand strategies; Drive commercial results; Work cross-functionally; Develop strategies/initiatives worldwide to drive growth; Lead creation and design of new product portfolio; Develop comprehensive marketing strategy for products across multiple channels, including direct to consumer and product segments; Develop, execute & manage cohesive geographic expansion plan taking into account market potential, clinical and regulatory pathways, exclusivity, and strategic alignment; Develop marketing strategy to ensure sales goals; Expand relations with KOLs & customers; Hire and lead Marketing team; Maintain industry awareness.

Requirements: Experience in launch & commercialization of innovative, first-in-class lab developed tests; Strong collaborator; Contribute to creation of a brand plan that enforces a highly collaborative and effective commercial organization. Qualifications required: BA plus 10+ years experience in diagnostic industry in conception, development & execution of marketing strategies for highly specialized products in China, Taiwan, India & S E Asia and US. Experience in building corporate brand from grounds up, in developing compelling data-driven pitch decks for various strategic recommendations, in presentations, in marketing to diverse customer segments, in mentoring, in “out of box” innovative thinking & strong customer orientation. MBA and fluency in English & Mandarin preferred.

Head of Asceptic Manufacturing – San Jose, CA

There is an immediate opening to head Asceptic Manufacturing for Drug Device company in San Jose, CA.  Requires strong engineering background and expertise in setting up asceptic manufacturing.  Opportunity for profit sharing in exciting technology company along with an opportunity to work with a top notch team and a veteran leader are great pluses.

PRODUCT MANAGER, GENOMICS – Sunnyvale, CA

A global company with a breakthrough solution in the fight against cancer through novel and dramatically transforming early cancer detection through simple and accurate blood tests has an immediate opening for Product Manager. This breakthrough technology is already creating patient impact in Asia. Reporting to the VP of Marketing, the Product Manager will be a driver for key products and will be responsible for the product strategy as well as the design of all genomic products. Working closely with sales and cross functional leadership in R&D, clinical and medical functions, the candidate will develop initiatives worldwide to drive revenue growth.

Responsibilities: Define product strategy & roadmap and deliver product requirements with prioritized features; Develop the core positioning & messaging; work cross functionally to drive technical & clinical development of the product; understand competition & incentives for all stakeholders in the system to drive growth of the product; Create marketing communications materials for physicians; Brief & train sales force on product benefits & features; Work closely with marketing team in Asia to design & implement local programs to support product goals; Support marketing team in organizing special event & marketing campaigns; Manage company presence at conferences & tradeshows; Manage media, PR, digital marketing & social media campaigns  About 30% travel required.
Requirements: Background in molecular & cell biology, experience in healthcare product marketing or product management. Fluency in Mandarin desirable.

DIRECTOR OF R&D – San Jose, CA

There is an exciting opportunity for Manager/ Director of R&D with hands on mechanical engineering & polymer chemistry expertise.  The company is located in Northern San Jose, CA. This is a once in a lifetime kind of an opportunity to be included in profit sharing and work on disruptive technology with an exciting team and a veteran leader.

PHARMACOLOGIST with Large Animal In-Vivo Survival Surgery Experience
San Jose, CA

Innovative life science company with several life saving technologies has an immediate opportunity for a pharmacologist for animal studies. DVM ok.