ART MEDICAL is a well-funded medical startup transforming ICU care through advanced technology and innovation. Our smART+™ platform is an intelligent, sensor-based solution that optimizes nutrition delivery while reducing the risks of ventilator-associated pneumonia and malnutrition. Supported by clinical trials, we are setting a new standard in critical care by achieving nearly 100% feeding efficiency and reducing ICU stays by an average of 3.3 days. We are seeking a Research and Innovation Lead to join our multidisciplinary R&D team, developing advanced medical devices for enteral feeding and nutritional management in intensive care settings. This role is pivotal in bridging scientific research and engineering practice, driving early-stage initiatives, feasibility studies, and science-driven product development. The ideal candidate combines strong experimental skills, scientific thinking, and a passion for translating research into impactful clinical solutions. Responsibilities:
* Lead early-stage scientific research and feasibility initiatives for new product concepts and improvements.
* Design and execute lab-based experiments and exploratory studies to validate hypotheses and inform system design.
* Apply rigorous scientific methodologies, including experimental design, statistical analysis, and interpretation of results.
* Collaborate with internal R&D teams (software, hardware, mechanical, systems, and testing) to integrate scientific insights into development.
* Engage with external experts and consultants in fields such as biology, chemistry, and materials science.
* Stay updated with latest publications and studies in the relevant fields of the company products.
* Communicate scientific findings clearly to both technical teams and clinical stakeholders, including the company’s clinical advisory board.
* Contribute to long-term innovation strategy and identification of novel product opportunities.
Requirements: * M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Physics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related scientific/engineering field. At least 5 years of experience in similar roles within the medical device industry , preferably involving multidisciplinary systems.
* Hands-on experience in experimental work and laboratory research.
* Proficiency in scientific programming and data analysis tools.
* Experience in data mining and analysis of large data/ BioSignal sets.
* Ability to translate scientific publications to practical domain such as product or features.
* Strong foundation in scientific reasoning, problem-solving, and evidence-based thinking.
* Background in algorithm development and ML framework- an advantage
* Familiarity with physiological systems, bio-signals, or fluid mechanics – an advantage.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
* Fluent in English (written and spoken); Hebrew – an advantage.
This position is open to all candidates.