Position Overview:

Insulet is looking for a Principal Biomedical Engineer to help drive innovation and leadership within its research and design team. The Principal Biomedical Engineer will be integral in determining the design of disposable, class II/III medical devices from concept to commercialization. The candidate will lead next generation pump innovations, prove scientific feasibility on core subsystems, develop working prototypes and support design verification and validation testing efforts. The candidate will assist in strategic planning efforts and will be expected to periodically report program metrics to Executive Management teams as the resident "technical expert". The candidate must have a strong understanding of engineering and scientific fundamentals. The Principal Biomedical Engineer will, at times and as assigned, supervise projects and staff resources, and will have formal signature authority for designated areas in his/her area of technical expertise. This is a challenging role, suitable for an energetic problem solver who thrives on difficult technical challenges and who wishes to work on a small team charged with developing solutions to hard problems.

Responsibilities:

• Lead collaborations with external partnerships to utilize latest research models and test methods.
• Engage with academic research literature to stay up to date on the latest advancements in biomedical engineering, drug delivery, and wearable technologies.
• Direct preclinical studies to evaluate the safety and efficacy of product design concepts.
• Interpret, summarize and present preclinical results that assess the biological impact of product design changes.
• Lead in the development of next-generation insulin delivery technologies (inclusive of ideation, design, and filing of intellectual property).
• Conduct competitor technology analyses
• Analyze design solutions using statistical methods.
• Lead and mentor other engineering members within the organization.
• Participate in strategic planning activities

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Natural out-of-the-box thinker who is driven to find novel solutions to challenging problems
• Ethical, responsible, and data-driven decision-maker
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal/written) complex data sets within engineering team and at multiple levels of an organization
• Ability to distill industry research, create hypothesis for advancing the science, develop and refine experiments, and defend scientific reasoning.
• Ability to develop efficient and systematic experimental designs (DOE) that minimize resources while maximizing information gathered.
• Ability to organize and judge priorities, as well as oversee and delegate responsibilities to other engineering staff / team members, when necessary
• PC skills - MS Office Suite. Smartsheets, a plus
• Strong understanding of material science as it pertains to polymers, metals and glass, a plus
• Knowledge of infusion pumps and subcutaneous injection systems, a strong plus

Education and Experience:

• Master's of Science in Biomedical Engineering or related field in Biological Sciences. PhD degree preferred.
• MS degree: Minimum of 10 years of biomedical research or product design and development experience, preferably medical device class II or III. PhD degree: Minimum of 8 years.
• Experience with a variety of cell and molecular biology assays and methods, such as immunostaining, confocal imaging, image processing, immunoassays (e.g. ELISA / Luminex), flow cytometry / FACS, DNA / RNA extraction, qPCR, and multi-omics (e.g. transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics), and biostatistical data analyses, a strong plus
• Experience with drug infusion products or related technologies
• Proven track record of success, project management and leadership.
• A track record of generating novel ideas / IP, a strong plus

Additional Information:

• NOTE: This position is eligible for hybrid working arrangements (requires on-site work from an Insulet office at least 3x/week; may work remotely other days). #LI-Hybrid
• Travel is estimated at 10% or less and will flex depending on business need.

Additional Information:
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $156, 525.00 - $234, 787.50. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in the primary work location in the US. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your Talent Acquisition Specialist can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

Insulet Corporation (NASDAQ: PODD), headquartered in Massachusetts, is an innovative medical device company dedicated to simplifying life for people with diabetes and other conditions through its Omnipod product platform. The Omnipod Insulin Management System provides a unique alternative to traditional insulin delivery methods. With its simple, wearable design, the tubeless disposable Pod provides up to three days of non-stop insulin delivery, without the need to see or handle a needle. Insulet's flagship innovation, the Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System, integrates with a continuous glucose monitor to manage blood sugar with no multiple daily injections, zero fingersticks, and can be controlled by a compatible personal smartphone in the U.S. or by the Omnipod 5 Controller. Insulet also leverages the unique design of its Pod by tailoring its Omnipod technology platform for the delivery of non-insulin subcutaneous drugs across other therapeutic areas. For more information, please visit insulet.com and omnipod.com.

We are looking for highly motivated, performance-driven individuals to be a part of our expanding team. We do this by hiring amazing people guided by shared values who exceed customer expectations. Our continued success depends on it!

At Insulet Corporation all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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