Job Requirements About the job Title: Lead Research Engineer – Life Sciences Location: Bangalore, India Organization: Siemens Healthcare Private Limited, Bangalore Role Description: We are seeking a self-starter and innovative scientist to lead innovation initiatives within the healthcare diagnostics space. This role combines scientific leadership, technology innovation, and strategic thinking to advance both internal R&D initiatives and external collaborative opportunities. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating new ideas, and driving early-stage research and development projects from concept through feasibility. The role requires a strong scientific foundation coupled with the ability to identify opportunities beyond traditional R&D boundaries, including collaborative research partnerships, external funding mechanisms, and innovation ecosystems. The ideal candidate is a PhD-trained scientist with 0-2 years of post-PhD experience who is passionate about translating scientific advances into impactful healthcare solutions. Key Responsibilities Innovation & Scientific Strategy • Identify emerging scientific, technological, and clinical trends relevant to healthcare and in vitro diagnostics. • Generate and develop innovative concepts and product opportunities aligned with organizational priorities. • Translate unmet clinical and customer needs into innovation opportunities and research programs. • Help develop scientific roadmaps, concept proposals, and innovation strategies for future technology development. • Lead feasibility-stage projects aimed at evaluating new diagnostic approaches and projects. Scientific Communication • Prepare scientific reports, and make technical presentations to technical and leadership audiences. • Represent the organization at scientific conferences, innovation forums, and technical workshops. • Support intellectual property generation through invention disclosures and strategic technology assessments. Project Leadership & Management • Convert strategic ideas into structured development plans with measurable outcomes. • Define project objectives, milestones, timelines, resource requirements, and success metrics. • Monitor project progress, proactively identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies. • Ensure timely delivery of project milestones and technical outputs. • Collaborate with internal R&D, clinical, business, and product teams to advance promising opportunities. External & Funding opportunities • Identify opportunities for collaboration with academic institutions, healthcare organizations, startups, innovation hubs, and research partners. • Evaluate external technologies and partnership opportunities for scientific relevance and strategic fit. • Identify and evaluate external funding opportunities that may support strategic innovation initiatives. • Contribute scientific input to funding applications, collaborative research proposals, and innovation programs when appropriate. • Leverage prior experience with government, academic, and innovation funding mechanisms to support project development and strategic planning. Required Qualifications Education • PhD in Bioengineering, Life Sciences, Immunology, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related field. Experience • 0-2 years of post-PhD experience in industrial research, translational science, healthcare innovation, diagnostics, startup environments, or related fields. • Demonstrated track record of driving scientific innovation and advancing new concepts from idea to proof-of-concept. • Experience working across multidisciplinary teams. • Familiarity with government-sponsored innovation and research funding programs is preferred. • Prior exposure to startup ecosystems, technology commercialization, incubators, accelerators, or innovation programs is preferred. • Experience with market assessment and opportunity sizing is preferred. Technical Expertise Strong understanding of several of the following: • Immunoassays (ELISA, CLIA, multiplex immunoassays) • Diagnostic assay development • Clinical diagnostics and laboratory medicine • Protein characterization methodologies • NGS and sequencing technologies Key Competencies • Strong scientific curiosity and innovation mindset • Ability to connect emerging science with real-world applications • Strategic and systems-level thinking • Excellent problem-solving skills • Strong scientific communication and storytelling • Ability to work independently in ambiguous and exploratory environments • Collaborative leadership and stakeholder management • Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on impact and execution Ideal Candidate Profile A scientifically accomplished innovator who enjoys operating at the intersection of research, technology, and strategy. This individual is equally comfortable evaluating a new biomarker concept, brainstorming future product opportunities, assessing an external technology partnership, or identifying a funding mechanism that could accelerate innovation.