Clinical Engineer

ppBuilding the clinical evidence for a breakthrough in cardiac ablation /ppEindhoven, Netherlands|Full-time|Junior / Mid-level|Start Q1 2027|Apply by 1 November 2026 /p h3THE PROBLEM WE ARE SOLVING /h3 pEvery year, more than 100,000 patients in the US and Europe undergo catheter ablation for ventricular tachycardia — a heart rhythm disorder that can be fatal. Most procedures happen without real-time tissue feedback: the electrophysiologist burns the tissue, ends the procedure, and hopes that the created lesion has reached the source of the arrhythmia. Published one-year recurrence rates run as high as 50% — which is the clinical gap we are closing. /p pSonicPrecision is changing that. We built a near-field ultrasound sensor into the tip of the ablation catheter. The sensor shows the electrophysiologist what happens inside the tissue while the procedure is still running. For the first time, the physician can confirm that a lesion is deep enough before ending the procedure. /p pWe are a Philips spin-out, based in Eindhoven. We hold an exclusive, worldwide licence to the relevant Philips patent families covering near-field ultrasound sensing in ablation catheters. Of our €4M seed round, €1.5M is confirmed as non-dilutive funding from OP Zuid, Eurostars, and Brabant Startup Fonds. Our pre-clinical programme runs in partnership with CARIM at Maastricht University. Our next inflection point is First-in-Human: the very first use of the device in patients. /p pWe are looking for a Clinical Engineer / Clinical Scientist to build and execute our clinical evidence strategy: we have the technology and a pre-clinical programme, and you drive the collection and interpretation of high-quality data that is needed for approval to go into human subjects /p h3ABOUT YOUR ROLE /h3 pThis is a junior to mid-level role for someone with a clinical, biomedical, or life sciences background who wants to work across cardiology, medical device development, and regulatory science. You work directly with the founders and the RD team: you build our clinical evidence, build relationships with leading electrophysiologists, and turn clinical insights into product and regulatory requirements. /p pThere is freedom to build your own plan and mentoring to support you with it. That means real ownership, a lot to learn in a short time, and direct influence on a product that will be used in patients. /p h3YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES /h3 h3Clinical evidence and study design /h3 ul liExecute and update the clinical evidence roadmap: prepare study design, determine publication strategy, document learnings and write reports — from pre-clinical validation through First-in-Human and approval /li liHelp design and run pre-clinical studies with CARIM / Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC+): protocols, data collection, and edpoints /li liContribute to the Clinical Evaluation Report (CER) and Clinical Investigation Plan (CIP) for FIH, working with our regulatory advisors on both regulatory routes for a Class III device: CE marking under the EU MDR, and FDA approval in the US /li liFollow the literature on catheter ablation (VT, AF, PFA, RF, cryoablation and other sensing methodologies) and feed what matters into our product strategy and evidence plan /li liFurtherbuild our clinical network: find and engage senior electrophysiologists (KOLs) who can act as trial investigators, advisory board members, and early adopters /li liRepresent SonicPrecision at scientific conferences (ESC, HRS, Europace, EHRA) and contribute to abstract submissions and poster presentations /li liBring unmet clinical needs from the EP community back to the RD and product team, such that our system optimally matches the procedure and workflow in the clinic /li /ul h3Product and regulatory support /h3 ul liTurn clinical insights and physician feedback into clear product requirements, together with the engineering team /li liSupport regulatory submissions by providing clinical input on intended use, indications, contraindications, and safety efficacy data. /li liTrack new technologies and evidence in adjacent fields (PFA, contact force, mapping systems, biophysical lesion monitoring) so we know how we compare and where we can be better /li /ul h3WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR /h3 ul libEducation: /bMaster’s or PhD in biomedical engineering, clinical sciences, medicine, or a related life sciences discipline; a background in (interventional) cardiology, electrophysiology, or medical devices is a strong advantage /li libExperience: /b1–3 years; we do consider recent graduates with a strong clinical or MedTech graduation project; prior experience in clinical research, medical device development, or a cardiology research environment is a plus /li libClinical knowledge / familiarity: /bcardiac electrophysiology, catheter ablation, or interventional cardiology — whether from clinical research, an internship, or a graduation project in the field /li libRegulatory awareness: /bBasic understanding of EU MDR, clinical evaluation processes, or GCP/ISO 14155 is beneficial; willingness to build expertise in this area is essential /li libCommunication: /bAble to write clearly and present confidently — to clinicians, regulators, and investors. Fluent in English. /li libMindset: /bstructured, curious, and comfortable in a small team where not everything is organised yet. You take ownership of your work and keep it moving, and you ask for help early when you need it /li libTravel: /bAble and willing to travel occasionally /li /ul h3OUR OFFER /h3 ul liYou define, execute and update the clinical strategy of a new medical device from day one, instead of inheriting someone else’s /li liStock Appreciation Rights — you share in the equity upside of the company you help build /li liDirect collaboration with founders (CEO 24 years in ultrasound and medical devices at Philips and CPO 20 years in clinical research and product development at Philips and Medtronic) and System Engineer: you learn the technology, the regulatory route, and the commercial side at the same time /li liAccess to a strong clinical research environment through our CARIM / MUMC+ partnership and learning all about startups through the HighTechXL venture builder /li liInvolvement in every phase: pre-clinical, regulatory, FIH — you see the whole picture /li liCompetitive salary aligned with your experience level /li liParticipation in international scientific conferences and the broader EP community /li liRoom to grow: a yearly personal development budget for courses and training, weekly one-on-ones with the CPO, and a role that grows with the company /li /ul h3OUR CULTURE /h3 ul liA flat working culture: no layers of management and no politics /li liDirect, honest and respectful feedback is appreciated and in decisions the best argument wins /li liA small international team where your work is visible from week one — and senior colleagues who make time to coach you /li liA 40-hour week in which results count, not hours logged. /li liFreedom in how you organise your work: flexible hours, and working from home on the days the lab and/or the clinic do not require your presence. /li liReal ownership: you carry your own part of the programmeand fulfil your tasks with a high level of integrity /li /ul h3PRACTICAL DETAILS /h3 ul libLocation: /bEindhoven — mostly on-site, because our clinical and pre-clinical work happens here in the local medtech ecosystem; on days when the lab and the clinic do not need you, working from home is fine — in practice about one day a week /li libContract: /bfull-time; one-year contract to start, with the clear intention to extend /li libStart date: /bQ1 2027, or sooner by mutual agreement /li libApplication deadline: /b1 November 2026; we review applications on a rolling basis /li libRight to work: /bYou must already have the right to work in the Netherlands; we are not able to act as a recognised sponsor at this stage /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr