Distinguished Scientist

MiniMed is seeking a highly experienced Distinguished Scientist to provide technical leadership in the product development of insulin delivery fluid-path systems, including infusion sets, insulin reservoirs, tubing, cannulas, and associated components. This leader will drive innovation, design excellence, and reliable performance of next-generation insulin delivery technologies, supported by expertise in materials selection and biocompatibility.

Responsibilities

Lead product development and technical strategy for insulin delivery fluid-path systems, including infusion sets, reservoirs, tubing, cannulas, connectors, and associated components; Drive concept generation, feasibility, design optimization, prototyping, design verification, validation support, and design transfer for new and improved insulin delivery products; Advance fluid-path performance, including insulin delivery accuracy, flow resistance, occlusion prevention, priming, leakage prevention, mechanical integrity, and system reliability; Lead innovation in extended-wear infusion technologies and reservoir systems; Evaluate insulin compatibility and functional interactions between insulin formulations and fluid-path components; Identify and resolve complex product design and performance challenges through engineering analysis, experimental testing, root-cause investigation, and risk-based decision-making; Partner with systems engineering, R&D, clinical, regulatory, quality, operations, and suppliers to translate technology concepts into scalable, manufacturable, compliant products; Provide supporting technical guidance on materials selection, material characterization, and biocompatibility for fluid-path and patient-contacting components; Build external partnerships with suppliers, universities, and research organizations; Contribute to technical leadership through patents, publications, technical forums, and technology roadmap development; Mentor and develop engineering and scientific talent

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 13+ years of relevant experience

Nice to have

Master or PhD in Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field; Experience in medical device or combination product development, preferably involving insulin delivery systems, fluid-path components, or infusion technologies; Technical leader with substantial experience developing complex medical devices, preferably insulin delivery products, infusion sets, reservoirs, or related fluid-path technologies; Demonstrated ability to guide products from concept through design verification, validation, and commercialization; Expertise in fluid-path component design, engineering analysis, functional performance testing, reliability, failure investigation, design controls, and risk management for regulated medical devices; Ability to assess fluid delivery performance, component interfaces, insulin compatibility, extended-wear requirements, and manufacturing constraints; Proven success leading complex cross-functional technical initiatives; Strong communication, presentation, organizational, and project leadership skills; Working knowledge of materials selection, material characterization, and biocompatibility; Direct product development experience with insulin infusion sets, insulin reservoirs, tubing, cannulas, connectors, or other drug-delivery fluid-path components; Experience developing extended-wear infusion technologies; Experience with insulin compatibility, drug-device interfaces, and functional performance of insulin delivery systems; Experience in design verification, validation, reliability testing, design transfer, and manufacturing scale-up of medical devices; Knowledge of global medical device regulations, design controls, and risk management requirements; Experience in materials selection, material characterization, or biocompatibility evaluation for patient-contacting components; Track record of innovation through patents, publications, technical leadership, or technology commercialization; Experience mentoring senior technical staff, influencing portfolio strategy, supporting regulatory submissions, or managing technical teams; Previous experience managing teams of scientists is a plus

Benefits

Competitive salary and flexible benefits package; Short-Term Incentive (STI); Annual long-term incentive plan; Health, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account; Healthcare Flexible Spending Account; Life insurance; Long-term disability leave; Dependent daycare spending account; Incentive plans; 401(k) plan with company match; Short-term disability coverage; Paid time off and holidays; Employee Stock Purchase Plan; Employee Assistance Program; Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement; Capital Accumulation Plan