Job Description

Position: Clinical Scientist

About ViewRay® Systems

ViewRay Systems, Inc. is a private technology company seeking to provide the global radiation therapy community with advanced medical instruments incorporating the highest level of technology possible. Our belief is that only significant technological innovation can enable society to conquer disease. Our mission is to dare to change the paradigms of medicine and solve “impossible” technical problems to enable clinicians to effect a cure to save precious human lives, mitigate pain and suffering, and enhance quality of life. Our vision is to become the world’s leader in producing highly effective innovative technology to cure cancer. 

ViewRay Systems designs, manufactures, and markets the MRIdian A3i® radiation therapy system to treat cancer patients with the smallest radiation therapy margins available with the highest patient throughput demonstrated for the most complicated cases The system treats by aligning the sharpest radiation therapy beam on the market to diagnostic quality magnetic resonance images (MRIs) of the patient, adapts the treatment plan to the reality of the patient, and then uses the real-time MRIs to control the beam and record real-time doses delivered to the patient. 

Job Description

ViewRay Systems is currently seeking a Clinical Scientist who will share our passion for conquering cancer and help us develop novel cancer therapy systems. 

Responsibilities:

Clinical Research

• Provide leadership for design, development, and conduct of new clinical initiatives to establish clinical evidence for cancer therapy products

• Organize and analyze data from clinical research to support the creation of white papers and presentations to educate clinicians on the value of clinical product features

• Develop and review protocols for both sponsored and investigator-initiated projects

• Contribute and assist with development of regulatory deliverables including clinical study reports, clinical evaluation reports etc.

• Interpret results for safety, effectiveness, clinical utility, and efficacy of ViewRay Systems products Collaboration & KOL Management

• Engage and collaborate with physicians on design and implementation of novel clinical studies

• Assist in planning for, and participate in investigator and coordinator meetings, representing the therapeutic area or region

• Lead physician advisory boards and KOL focus groups to gather feedback on clinical studies, state of the art, regulatory strategies, and new clinical initiatives 

Education & Research Dissemination

• Lead development and preparation of abstracts, posters, manuscripts, literature search and assist and/or present scientific findings and activities at conferences

• Participate in the dissemination of clinical information to the clinical team members and extended core team members, as appropriate

• Represent company at scholarly sessions, trade events, conferences, regulatory meetings, and customer meetings

• Collaborate and educate clinical project/program managers and clinical operations staff as subject matter expert

• Provide scientific evidence to support strategic decision making for R&D, marketing, clinical, and business development departments

• Other duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications

• PhD, or MD with residency or equivalent training in Medical Physics or Radiation Oncology or related field.

• 3+ years of post-doctoral experience conducting clinical research and/or developing clinical trails

• Solid publication record, ideally in the field of Radiation Oncology/Medical Physics.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to simplify complex scientific concepts and communicate these to non-medical team members.

• Independent self-starter who thrives in complex and ambiguous environments.

Skills And Knowledge

Relevant experience in research methodology, scientific literature review (PUBMED, EMBASE, MEDLINE etc.) for safety, effectiveness, and state of the art, and appraisal of clinical data.

Experience managing KOL relationships

Valued Qualifications

• Board Certification in Radiation Oncology

• MRI guided treatment experience. 

• SRS treatment experience.

• SBRT treatment experience. 

• QA and Physics knowledge.

• Clinical Practice

• Understanding of research methodology, medical device regulations (US/OUS) and guidelines (ISO14155; MEDDEV 2.7/1 Rev 4 etc.), and product knowledge, to support technical documentation for CE Marking

Job Type: Full-time 

Work Location: In person in Oakwood Village, Ohio

Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits package

ViewRay Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, status as a protected disabled or Vietnam Era Veteran, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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