Senior Scientist​/Engineer; Oncology​/Medical Device

Senior Scientist / Engineer (Oncology / Medical Device)

Lexical Intelligence provides software and services related to processing large-scale biomedical information sources. Our Natural Language Processing (NLP) and analytics software is used by policy and decision makers to evaluate and prioritize current and emerging areas of research.

We are looking for a Senior Scientist / Engineer (Oncology / Medical Device) to work within the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA‑H), Health Science Futures (HSF) Mission Office. The Senior Scientist / Engineer will have experience in medical device development (hardware and software), oncology and cancer biology, and biomedical research and engineering. The Senior Scientist / Engineer will have a firm understanding of R&D program management, diagnostic device development, and regulatory affairs in diagnostics.

The Senior Scientist / Engineer shall be able to work well within a team of program managers, scientists, engineers, and government stakeholders. The selected applicant will be subject to a pre‑employment background and reference check.

• 8+ years of relevant industry experience in biotechnology, biopharmaceutical, or diagnostics companies
• PhD or other advanced degree(s) in Biomedical Engineering, Oncology, Cancer Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related fields
• Demonstrated expertise in medical device development, including both hardware and software components
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical information to both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel, including the ability to create presentations and spreadsheets in real time during high‑pressure meetings using keyboard shortcuts
• Must be able to obtain a federal government Public Trust clearance
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

• Prior experience at diagnostics startups or mid‑cap companies with exposure to regulatory affairs in diagnostics
• Experience supporting executives managing large‑budget R&D programs
• Background in both basic and applied research environments
• Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough technical evaluations of the R&D landscape, including identifying research gaps and critical unmet needs
• Experience monitoring and tracking program performance metrics
• Strong logical and critical thinking skills with the ability to critically review scientific and technical data
• Professional curiosity, continuous drive for learning, and the ability to independently manage and prioritize assigned tasks

• Assist, support, and provide advice to the ARPA‑H Program Manager to further the development and progress of new and existing R&D programs
• Conduct thorough technical and scientific evaluations of the current R&D landscape to identify gaps in research portfolios and address critical needs aligned with the ARPA‑H mission to accelerate better health outcomes
• Monitor and track performer progress toward established program metrics and milestones
• Read and synthesize complex scientific information and develop team and executive‑level briefings tailored for both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Critically review scientific and technical data using strong logical and analytical thinking skills
• Integrate into an existing team to support current ARPA‑H efforts while also operating independently in support of technical R&D initiatives
• Perform programmatic administrative tasks, including collecting, sorting, analyzing, and writing internal reports and briefings on relevant health‑related topics
• Support the development, funding, and management of new and existing R&D programs in oncology and medical device development
• Participate in CONUS travel (approximately 10–20%) as needed to fully support the Program Manager and program activities

Responsibilities also include ensuring compliance with organizational security and privacy policies, protecting sensitive data and systems, reporting security incidents, and participating in required cybersecurity training. The role may also involve…