Frost Sullivan is hiring a Research Associate – Medical Devices & Imaging for its Growth Opportunity Analytics team in Chennai. The full-time hybrid role is suited to recent graduates and candidates with 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in medical devices, biomedical engineering, imaging, diagnostics, digital health, healthcare research, life sciences or related areas. You will research emerging healthcare technologies, assess companies and ecosystems, and turn technical, clinical and commercial evidence into client-ready reports and recommendations. The role is worth considering for its exposure to global research teams, medtech innovation projects, technology scouting and growth strategy work.
Company Overview
Frost Sullivan is a global research and consulting company that helps organisations identify growth opportunities linked to disruptive technologies, emerging markets, mega trends and new business models. It has more than 65 years of experience and works with clients across industries through research, consulting, benchmarking, technology scouting and growth strategy programmes. The company’s international teams and cross-sector projects can add meaningful research and consulting experience to an early-career professional’s CV.
| Company Name | Frost Sullivan |
| Job Role | Research Associate – Medical Devices & Imaging |
| Qualification | B. E./B. Tech in Biomedical, Biotechnology, Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Computer Science, Medical Electronics or a related engineering discipline; or B. Sc./B. Pharm in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Medical Technology, Radiologic/Imaging Sciences, Pharmacy or a related field. PG qualifications preferred. |
| Salary | Rs. 4.5-6.5 LPA (estimated) |
| Batch | Recent graduates |
| Job Location | Chennai |
| Experience | Recent graduates or candidates with 1 to 2 years of relevant experience |
| Employment Type | Full-Time |
| Category | Freshers Job |
Role Overview
The Research Associate will support Frost Sullivan’s Medical Devices & Imaging cluster, which studies technologies changing diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, rehabilitation and healthcare delivery. The work combines scientific and engineering research with clinical, regulatory, commercial and market analysis.
- Track emerging medical-device and imaging technologies, clinical innovations, product developments, patents, funding activity, partnerships and regulatory milestones.
- Conduct secondary research using scientific literature, clinical-trial registries, patent databases, company disclosures, regulatory sources and credible industry material.
- Support interviews with clinicians, researchers, manufacturers, startups, investors, healthcare providers and other subject-matter experts.
- Assess technology readiness, clinical utility, unmet need, differentiation, adoption potential, reimbursement context and commercial relevance.
- Develop technology landscapes, company profiles, ecosystem assessments, innovation benchmarks and opportunity-prioritisation frameworks.
- Prepare research reports, technology assessments, executive summaries, presentations, dashboards and other client-ready deliverables.
Eligibility & Qualifications
- Recent graduates can apply, as the role is described as an entry-level position.
- Relevant experience of 1 to 2 years in medical devices, biomedical engineering, medical imaging, diagnostics, digital health, healthcare research, life sciences, market intelligence or a related field is also considered.
- UG candidates should have a B. E./B. Tech in Biomedical, Biotechnology, Electronics, Electrical, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Computer Science, Medical Electronics or a related engineering discipline.
- B. Sc./B. Pharm candidates from Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Medical Technology, Radiologic/Imaging Sciences, Pharmacy or a related field are eligible.
- Preferred PG qualifications include M. E./M. Tech, M. Sc., M. Pharm, MBA, MPH or an equivalent qualification in a related healthcare, technology or management discipline.
- The role is based in Chennai with a hybrid work arrangement.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor technology convergence across medical devices, imaging, AI, sensors, microelectronics, materials, advanced manufacturing and digital health.
- Evaluate innovations across hospital, pre-hospital, post-acute, remote and home-based care settings.
- Analyse implications for research and development strategy, product portfolios, partnerships, market entry, care pathways and future growth.
- Maintain research trackers and evidence repositories with source traceability, data accuracy and consistent taxonomy.
- Translate scientific, engineering, clinical, regulatory and commercial evidence into clear narratives, visuals, frameworks and recommendations.
- Contribute to syndicated research, consulting projects, webinars, client presentations, workshops and external-facing content.
- Work with global research teams, sector specialists, account teams and cross-cluster experts to deliver accurate and timely outputs.
- Support research validation, expert interviews, client discussions and presentation of findings.
Skills Required
- Excellent analytical, research, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication, with the ability to create concise, evidence-based business content.
- Ability to interpret medical-device and imaging concepts, clinical workflows, technical specifications, performance evidence and product-development pathways.
- Knowledge of technology readiness levels, innovation scouting, technology benchmarking, competitor analysis, opportunity prioritisation and ecosystem mapping.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word; working knowledge of Power BI or other visualisation tools is desirable.
- Familiarity with scientific-literature, patent, clinical-trial, regulatory, company, funding and market-intelligence databases.
- Ability to analyse quantitative and qualitative evidence and present findings through frameworks, scorecards, charts and visual storytelling.
- Curiosity about medical technology, clinical innovation, patient needs, healthcare delivery and emerging business models.
- Self-motivation, independence, attention to detail, accountability and collaboration.
- Organisation skills, adaptability and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Responsible use of AI-powered research and productivity tools to improve research efficiency, synthesis and quality.
Why Join Frost Sullivan
This role offers exposure to regional travel, a diverse international operating environment and collaboration with teams across the globe. Frost Sullivan also highlights a defined career path, growth opportunities, coaching and certification support, global recognition programmes and visibility to senior leadership through its matrix structure. The associate can build communication and people skills while working on research and consulting assignments across medtech, diagnostics, imaging, digital health and healthcare.
How to Apply for Frost Sullivan Hiring 2026
Eligible and Interested candidates can apply using the below-mentioned link before the link expires. Applicants need to register with the company portal in order to complete the registration process.
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