{"id":2403881,"url":"https://alion.io/job/minimed-distinguished-scientist","title":"Distinguished Scientist","company":{"id":722477,"name":"MiniMed","domain":"minimed.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/minimed","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":95,"open_postings":53,"ghost_share":0.038,"stale_share":0.189,"repost_share":0.208,"time_to_fill_p50_days":18,"computed_at":"2026-11-04T06:34:25Z"}},"role":"Science & Research","role_family":"Science & Research","seniority":"lead","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Northridge, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":167000,"max":285000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":285000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":15,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":true,"technologies":[{"name":"ISO 10993","optional":false},{"name":"Design Controls","optional":true},{"name":"EU MDR","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-12T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-26","last_verified_at":"2026-11-04T08:02:31Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":23,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":23},"description":"We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 3 Nov 2026At MiniMed, you can begin a lifelong career of exploration and innovation, while helping make a difference in the lives of people living with diabetes around the globe. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation for a more connected, compassionate world.\nAbout the Role\nMiniMed is seeking a highly experienced Distinguished Scientist to provide technical leadership in the product development of insulin delivery fluid-path systems, including infusion sets, insulin reservoirs, tubing, cannulas, and associated components. This leader will drive innovation, design excellence, and reliable performance of next-generation insulin delivery technologies, supported by expertise in materials selection and biocompatibility.The Distinguished Scientist serves as a senior technical leader responsible for developing next-generation fluid-path technologies and products for insulin delivery systems, with primary emphasis on infusion sets, insulin reservoirs, tubing, cannulas, connectors, and associated components. This individual leads technical strategy from early feasibility and concept development through design, prototyping, verification, validation, design transfer, and commercialization. The role advances insulin delivery accuracy, flow performance, reliability, usability, manufacturability, and extended-wear capabilities. The Distinguished Scientist applies deep knowledge of fluid-path architecture, component design, interfaces, insulin compatibility, and device performance to solve complex engineering challenges and translate innovative technologies into robust product solutions.\nThis leader shapes long-term fluid-path technology roadmaps and influences product architecture and platform decisions across MiniMed’s insulin delivery portfolio.\nAs a recognized technical leader, the Distinguished Scientist mentors talent, develops external partnerships, and collaborates across R&D, systems engineering, clinical, regulatory, quality, and manufacturing teams to deliver safe, effective, and innovative products.\nAs a secondary area of responsibility, the individual provides technical guidance on materials selection, material characterization, and biocompatibility considerations relevant to fluid-path and patient-contacting components, in collaboration with appropriate subject-matter experts.\nImpact: This role has significant impact on the development and commercialization of differentiated insulin delivery fluid-path technologies, including infusion sets and reservoirs. The Distinguished Scientist drives improvements in delivery performance, reliability, extended wear, patient experience, and scalable manufacturing. Through technical strategy, cross-functional leadership, and execution of complex development programs, this leader influences portfolio roadmaps, mitigates product risks, and accelerates innovative, high-quality insulin delivery solutions.\nSubject Matter Expertise: Recognized technical expert in the design and development of insulin delivery fluid-path systems, including infusion sets, reservoirs, tubing, cannulas, connectors, fluid interfaces, and subcutaneous delivery components. Expertise includes fluid-flow and delivery performance, insulin compatibility, system integration, product reliability, extended-wear technology, design verification, and design transfer. Supporting knowledge of materials selection, material characterization, and biocompatibility is desirable.\nResponsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.\nLead product development and technical strategy for insulin delivery fluid-path systems, including infusion sets, reservoirs, tubing, cannulas, connectors, and associated components.\nDrive concept generation, feasibility, design optimization, prototyping, design verification, validation support, and design transfer for new and improved insulin delivery products.\nAdvance fluid-path performance, including insulin delivery accuracy, flow resistance, occlusion prevention, priming, leakage prevention, mechanical integrity, and system reliability.\nLead innovation in extended-wear infusion technologies and reservoir systems to improve wear duration, consistency of delivery, patient comfort, and usability.\nEvaluate insulin compatibility and functional interactions between insulin formulations and fluid-path components to support reliable in-use performance.\nIdentify and resolve complex product design and performance challenges through engineering analysis, experimental testing, root-cause investigation, and risk-based decision-making.\nPartner with systems engineering, R&D, clinical, regulatory, quality, operations, and suppliers to translate technology concepts into scalable, manufacturable, compliant products.\nProvide supporting technical guidance on materials selection, material characterization, and biocompatibility for fluid-path and patient-contacting components, working with specialized teams as appropriate.\nBuild external partnerships with suppliers, universities, and research organizations to evaluate emerging fluid-path technologies and accelerate product innovation.\nContribute to technical leadership through patents, publications, technical forums, and technology roadmap development.\nMentor and develop engineering and scientific talent, strengthening product-development and problem-solving capabilities across the organization.\nBasic Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree with 15+ years of relevant experience; or advanced degree with 13+ years of relevant experience.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nMaster or PhD in Materials Science, Polymer Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field.\nExperience in medical device or combination product development, preferably involving insulin delivery systems, fluid-path components, or infusion technologies\nTechnical leader with substantial experience developing complex medical devices, preferably insulin delivery products, infusion sets, reservoirs, or related fluid-path technologies. \nDemonstrated ability to guide products from concept through design verification, validation, and commercialization is essential. \nExpertise in fluid-path component design, engineering analysis, functional performance testing, reliability, failure investigation, design controls, and risk management for regulated medical devices. \nAbility to assess fluid delivery performance, component interfaces, insulin compatibility, extended-wear requirements, and manufacturing constraints to make sound product-development decisions. \nProven success leading complex cross-functional technical initiatives, influencing platform architecture and technology strategy, and translating scientific and engineering advances into practical product solutions. \nStrong communication, presentation, organizational, and project leadership skills, including the ability to mentor senior technical staff and work effectively in a matrixed organization.\nWorking knowledge of materials selection, material characterization, and biocompatibility as supporting considerations for patient-contacting and fluid-path components.\nDirect product development experience with insulin infusion sets, insulin reservoirs, tubing, cannulas, connectors, or other drug-delivery fluid-path components.\nExperience developing extended-wear infusion technologies and improving fluid delivery accuracy, reliability, occlusion performance, and patient usability.\nExperience with insulin compatibility, drug-device interfaces, and functional performance of insulin delivery systems.\nExperience in design verification, validation, reliability testing, design transfer, and manufacturing scale-up of medical devices.\nKnowledge of global medical device regulations, design controls, and risk management requirements.\nExperience in materials selection, material characterization, or biocompatibility evaluation for patient-contacting components.\nTrack record of innovation through patents, publications, technical leadership, or technology commercialization.\nExperience mentoring senior technical staff, influencing portfolio strategy, supporting regulatory submissions, or managing technical teams. \nPrevious experience managing teams of scientists is a plus.\nPhysical Job Requirements\nThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.\nThe physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.\nBenefits & Compensation\nMiniMed offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package\nAt MiniMed, we put people first. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values: We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every stage of your career and life.\nSalary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$167,000.00 - $285,000.00For roles located in California, Seattle WA, Washington DC, Boston MA, and New York City, the salary range is $186,000.00 - $316,000.00 USD.\nActual compensation may vary based on factors including experience, education, certifications, skills, market conditions, internal equity, and geographic location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).\nThis position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Short Term Incentive (STI).This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan.At MiniMed, we are committed to supporting the well-being and financial security of our employees. Regular employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for a robust benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as access to a Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, life insurance, long-term disability leave, and a dependent daycare spending account. In addition, all regular employees enjoy incentive plans, a 401(k) plan with company match, short-term disability coverage, paid time off and holidays, participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Program. Eligible employees may also benefit from our Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement and Capital Accumulation Plan, subject to IRS minimum earnings requirements. Please note that “regular employees” refers to those who are not temporary staff, such as interns, and some benefits may not apply to employees in Puerto Rico.\nFor further details about our comprehensive benefits, we encourage you to visit the link below.\nMiniMed Benefits Overview\nAbout MiniMed\nMiniMed is a full-stack insulin delivery company dedicated to supporting people living with diabetes through every step of their journey - when and how they need it. For more than 40 years, we’ve been committed to redefining what’s possible: intelligent dosing systems designed for real life, predictive insights that stay a step ahead, and always on support when it’s needed most. 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