Global Health and AI Researcher

We are encountering a significant challenge and are in search of the right individual to join our journey.

Digitalization technologies and Artificial Intelligence in the healthcare sphere uncover vast opportunities to enhance and advance patient care, lower costs, and elevate global health. Several medical fields are already reaping the benefits of this new trend, but others, like hematology, infectious diseases, neglected tropical diseases, among others, lag slightly behind. SpotLab is striving to bridge this gap.

We have garnered over 10 international accolades, including the Seal of Excellence from the European Union, positioning us as one of the most innovative companies based on groundbreaking innovations with scale and impact potential. We function as a multidisciplinary ensemble with gender parity, where engineers, medical doctors, clinical researchers, business managers, etc., with diverse professional backgrounds, complement each other.

Main tasks:

• Coordinate ongoing projects focused on neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) / infectious diseases and AI.

• Establish collaborations and co-design initiatives with research centers, hospitals, and pharmaceutical firms.

• Compose scientific protocols, research papers, and concept notes.

• Implement and evaluate Spotlab's technology in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

• Probe clinical problem areas, test solutions, and develop new services to harness the power of AI.

• Represent Spotlab at conferences, technical workshops, and other public events;

• Revolutionize user experiences concerning SpotLab's products and services

• Work closely with experts from various company areas, identifying improvements and unveiling new opportunities

• Translate all the creative and unconventional ideas into actionable and tangible plans, with distinct activities, deliverables, and tasks comprehensively documented for the development team.

Requirements

• Global health researchers, medical doctors, epidemiologists, biologists, biotechnologists, pharmacists, or any other qualification in life sciences and engineering... A PhD is a bonus. However, titles do not sway us; if you believe you are the perfect fit, please continue applying!

• Prior experience in the field of global health or infectious diseases.

• Experience working in the field in LMICs.

• Skills in building relationships and negotiation

• Experience in writing scientific articles.

• Enthusiasm for innovation and instigating change in the healthcare sector

• Knowledge and/or interest in digital technologies and AI.

• Expertise in product development/management is an advantage

• Inherent curiosity, consistently seeking new ideas and ways to enhance processes, products, and services

• Familiarity with a variety of innovative tools and methods (e.g., design thinking, rapid prototyping, and agile delivery) is beneficial

• Ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously

• Capability to make firm decisions and establish objectives for the team

• An imaginative spirit and compassionate heart, with a urge to make a positive change in the world

• Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal (Spanish and English)

• Ability to work within a small, multidisciplinary team and adapt quickly to changing conditions.

• Ability to handle uncertainty, autonomous enough to explore new paths and courage to chart unfamiliar territory.

• Eagerness to experiment with new ideas, sharing perspectives with colleagues

• Willingness to take risks and possess tenacity.

The position is based in our offices in Madrid.