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Research Scientist I

7-14 years
Not Disclosed
10 Nov. 4, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Position Title: Research Scientist I

Requisition ID: JR-188825
Location: Whitefield, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job Category: Research and Development (R&D)
Posting Date: October 28, 2025
Shift: General
Employment Type: Full-Time


About Vantive

Vantive is a global vital organ therapy company dedicated to extending lives and expanding possibilities for patients and care teams. With over 70 years of leadership in kidney care, Vantive continues to deliver innovations in dialysis therapy, digital solutions, and advanced medical services.

As we evolve beyond kidney care, our mission is to transform vital organ therapies—offering care teams greater efficiency and giving patients longer, healthier lives. Vantive combines legacy expertise with a bold, future-focused vision for medical advancement.


Job Summary

The Research Scientist I will play a key role within the R&D Kidney Care Solutions Development team, acting as a Product Design Owner (PDO) or PDO Support for assigned product families. The position involves leadership in product development, life cycle management, design control, and technical documentation, ensuring regulatory compliance and product excellence.


Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as Product Design Owner (PDO) or PDO Support for designated product families within Kidney Care R&D.

  • Plan, organize, and execute sustaining engineering activities in line with QA, environmental, and regulatory standards.

  • Provide technical leadership—mentoring change owners and project leads to meet milestones and business goals.

  • Review and approve Design Control documentation for both new development and sustaining projects.

  • Maintain and manage Design History Files (DHFs) for assigned products.

  • Develop and update technical specifications, product characteristics, and verification/validation documents.

  • Oversee product changes, supplier modifications, and labelling updates within life cycle management.

  • Support global product registration and launches, responding to regulatory authority inquiries.

  • Lead product/process/cost improvement initiatives and estimate project resources.

  • Ensure strong cross-functional communication and provide regular project status updates at a global level.


Qualifications

  • Education:

    • Master’s degree in Chemistry or M.Pharm. with ≥14 years of relevant experience, OR

    • Ph.D. in a related scientific discipline with ≥7 years of relevant experience.

  • Experience & Knowledge:

    • Strong background in medical devices and drug product development.

    • Proficiency in Design Control, Risk Management, and Life Cycle Management processes.

    • Proven leadership in pharmaceutical or medical product development projects.

    • Working knowledge of international regulatory standards and product registration.

    • Experience in project and stakeholder management at a global scale.

  • Skills:

    • Excellent English (verbal and written) communication.

    • Strong organization, documentation, and problem-solving abilities.

    • Ability to independently manage multiple complex projects.

    • Skilled in root-cause analysis and sound technical decision-making.

    • Leadership mindset — able to implement strategic direction and mentor junior associates.


Key Competencies

  • Self-directed and resourceful.

  • Attention to detail and data-driven decision-making.

  • Strong analytical and technical judgment.

  • Effective communicator and collaborator across global teams.


Equal Employment Opportunity

Vantive is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other protected status.


Accessibility & Accommodation

Vantive provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process. Applicants may submit accommodation requests through the official form (link provided in the original posting).


Recruitment Fraud Notice

Vantive has identified instances of employment scams by fraudulent entities posing as company representatives. Candidates are advised to verify job offers through official Vantive channels only.


Work Location

Address:
Tower B, 16th Floor,
Whitefield, Bengaluru – 560048, Karnataka, India


Application

Interested candidates can apply online via the Vantive Careers Portal.
Apply Before: Open until filled.