Innovation Manager

Lead Innovation Manager

Location: Strasbourg, France

Contract: Full-time position

Are you passionate about turning clinical data into life-saving insights? Join RDS as an Innovation Lead and drive the scientific and technical validation of our groundbreaking medical technology. This is a unique opportunity to spearhead our research initiatives, publish impactful findings, and contribute to the core intellectual property of a certified medical device deployed in clinical environments.

About RDS

RDS is a fast-growing medtech company revolutionizing post-surgical care. We develop Multisense®, a next-generation wearable solution that combines a wireless patch with a secure cloud platform for remote monitoring of vital signs. MultiSense® enables faster, safer hospital discharge by offering clinical-grade monitoring at home.

Based in the heart of Strasbourg’s leading medical research ecosystem (IHU, IRCAD), RDS began commercial deployment in 2024. Our solution is CE-marked, UniHA-listed, and supported by several clinical studies. As we expand across Europe, we are seeking an Innovation Lead to support our scientific roadmap and R&D projects.

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Role and Mission

As our Innovation Lead, you will be at the heart of our R&D and clinical validation efforts. Your mission is to manage our scientific projects, from protocol design and data analysis to publishing our findings in top-tier journals and securing intellectual property. You will be a key link between our technical teams and clinical partners, ensuring the scientific rigor and impact of our Multisense® technology.

Your Core Responsibilities

• Lead the creation of scientific publications for top-tier medical and technical journals, in close collaboration with physicians and principal investigators.
• Produce high-quality technical reports for funded research and development projects.
• Actively contribute to the drafting and filing of patents to protect company intellectual property.
• Provide scientific and technical support for clinical studies, including:
• Defining study methodology and data collection strategies.
• Overseeing database curation and ensuring data integrity.
• Preparing documentation for Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions and approvals.
• Performing in-depth data analysis and generating internal reports.

Your Profile

• You hold a PhD in a field related to vital sign monitoring (e.g., Biomedical Engineering, Signal Processing, Medical Physics, or a related discipline).
• You have a proven track record of publishing research in high-impact, peer-reviewed medical and/or technical journals.
• You possess a strong background and demonstrated expertise in data analysis, statistical methods, and signal processing for biomedical applications.
• You have experience collaborating directly with healthcare professionals, clinical investigators, and medical scientists.
• You have strong communication skills (oral and written) and are comfortable presenting in cross-functional settings.
• Fluency in scientific and professional English is mandatory; conversational French is required.
• You have a critical and analytical mindset, are highly organized and autonomous, and thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.

Technical Skills of Interest

• Advanced signal processing techniques for physiological data (ECG, PPG, etc.).
• Statistical analysis and modeling using Python (e.g., Pandas, SciPy, scikit-learn).
• Experience with clinical data management and database curation.
• Knowledge of medical device quality and regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 13485, ISO 14971) is a significant asset.

Why join us?

• 🌍 Meaningful Impact: Contribute to a device that improves patient safety and hospital efficiency.
• 🚀 Growth Opportunities: Work with cutting-edge technologies and take ownership of the critical innovation pipeline.
• 🌐 Dynamic Environment: Collaborate with international teams in a fast-paced, innovative startup atmosphere.
• 🏡 Flexibility: Up to 40% remote work after your 3-month onboarding period.
• 🤝 Global Collaboration: Work closely with teams in Strasbourg and Palo Alto.

📩 Interested? Please send your CV and (optional) cover letter to louis.mayaud@rdsdiag.com, with the subject: "Innovation Lead – [Your Name]".

Join us in shaping the future of healthcare technology! We look forward to hearing from you!