Lead R&D Scientist

Surrey, BC, CA           ·          Full time

Company Profile

HealthTech Connex Inc. (HTC) is a brain technology company focusing on cutting-edge innovations and services for rapid impact on health improvements and outcomes in neurological performance. With brain vitality as a premier focus, HTC provides translational neuroscience innovations to care and community sectors worldwide, bridging the gap between what’s capable in the laboratory and what’s available in the real world. Our mission is to revolutionize the way the brain is measured by transforming ground‐breaking research & development into solutions that can positively impact brain health around the world. (healthtechconnex.com)

Our business model is to MEASURE, TEST, and TREAT for optimal brain health. We accomplish this through our subsidiaries as follows:

• MEASURE – NeuroCatch Inc.: Our neuro-health technology company with an industry-leading medical device (the NeuroCatch® Platform) offers an objective evaluation of cognitive function, which is delivered in minutes at the point of care. (neurocatch.com)
• TEST – Centre for Neurology Studies: Our clinical trials group administers high-quality research services to advance healthcare innovations for a positive impact on brain health. (centreforneurologystudies.com)
• TREAT – Surrey Neuroplasticity Clinic: Our neurorehabilitation clinic focuses on comprehensive therapies using advanced, non-invasive brain technologies to help treat people with neurological conditions. (snpc.tech)

Our purpose is to Boldly Elevate People. Our core values are to be GREAT (Growth Mindset, Respectful, Elevates Others, Authentic and has True Grit). Work with us to positively impact a billion brains! 

Job Summary

We are looking for a dynamic and visionary Research and Development Team Leader to lead and inspire our teams of scientists, clinicians, and engineers. As the Research and Development Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in guiding multidisciplinary collaborations, translating research concepts into innovative prototypes and cutting-edge algorithms, and driving our research and development efforts. You will have published in the neurotechnology field and have experience in innovation and technology commercialization. The position assumes experience in leading and managing scientific teams. Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping the future of our products and technologies. Lead Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Act as the leader of a diverse team of scientists, clinicians, and engineers, collaborating to translate research concepts into innovative prototypes and cutting-edge algorithms.

Responsibilities:

• Advanced Data Exploration and Analysis: Lead the manipulation, exploration, analysis, and visualization of data using both novel and existing algorithms to extract crucial insights from neurological and clinical datasets
• Scientific Process Development: Take the lead in the formulation, development, and optimization of scientific processes that drive our research and development efforts
• Technical Reporting and Leadership: Summarize research findings in technical reports, patents, and publications, and provide guidance to team members on effective communication with a wide range of scientific and business stakeholders
• Stay Current and Mentorship: Lead the effort to stay up to date on the latest developments within relevant fields, including neuroscience, engineering, and data science, and mentor team members in ongoing education programs and conference participation
• Full Research Lifecycle Leadership: Guide and oversee contributions across the entire research studies and clinical trials lifecycle, including study design, initiation, data collection, data analysis, and results dissemination
• Product Improvement Strategy: Develop and lead the strategy for analyzing data from post-market surveillance to identify opportunities for ongoing product improvement and innovation
• Integration and Team Collaboration: Collaborate closely with engineering teams to lead the translation of research findings into design requirements and provide guidance on integration into production software and hardware
• Additional Duties and Team Empowerment: Lead by example, encouraging a culture of continuous improvement and innovation while empowering team members to excel and supporting the company’s research and development goals

Qualifications and Experience:

• Educational Background: Master’s degree or higher in neurotechnology, biomedical engineering, neuroscience, or a related field is required while an advanced degree (PhD) in neurotechnology, biomedical engineering, computational neuroscience, or a related field would be preferred
• Team Leadership and Expertise: Previous leadership experience in guiding multidisciplinary teams in the related fields, with a focus on research and development as well innovation initiatives
• Research Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in human neuroscience data exploration, analysis, and visualization, with a deep understanding of scientific processes
• Scientific Impact: A proven track record of scientific leadership, including publications, presentations, and contributions to the advancement of the field
• Data Science Skills: Proficiency in scientific computing in Python (e.g., NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, Matplotlib) and/or R
• Statistical and Machine Learning Leadership: Advanced knowledge and leadership in statistical, mathematical, and machine learning techniques using packages such as sci-kit learn, stats models, Keras, or PyTorch

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work in a dynamic, innovative, and technology-driven environment with an engaging and supportive work culture. We strive to “Boldly Elevate People” and are dedicated to supporting internal growth as we take on new challenges in exciting, and forward-thinking industries. As we grow, you will too. 
• We offer a competitive compensation package, including a generous base salary commensurate with experience, excellent extended health, and dental coverage, Registered Pension Plan (RPP) matching, paid parking for all on-site staff, flexible vacation, and employee stock options.
• Our head office comes with additional benefits! Enjoy the rooftop terrace patio with stunning mountain views, access to 24/7 on-site gym facilities, weekly in-house fitness classes, healthy (and, sometimes, not-so-healthy) office snacks, and cupboards filled to the brim with coffee. 

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

HealthTech Connex is committed to creating a team of individuals where difference is celebrated and empowered. We vow that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. HealthTech Connex is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. Applying an equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) lens to our hiring and succession planning practices ensures a rich company culture and allows us to live our core values to Be GREAT!

To Apply

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