Develop and own the clinical roadmap
Define the end-to-end evidence generation strategy from early feasibility studies through to successful reimbursement decisions
Integrate regulatory and reimbursement requirements into study design to ensure clinical data supports both approval and coverage
Partner with leadership to align the clinical roadmap with company strategy, financing milestones, and product development timelines
Oversee clinical development projects and grants
Provide oversight of active clinical studies, ensuring programs are delivered on time, on budget, and to protocol
Identify, secure, and manage non-dilutive funding sources, including federal grants and foundation support for evidence development (clinical and preclinical) programs
Oversee grant-funded programs end-to-end, including reporting, milestone tracking, and renewals
Represent the company externally and build the scientific community
Represent the company at scientific and medical meetings, presenting data and shaping the clinical narrative for our platform
Build and maintain peer-level relationships with key opinion leaders in psychiatry, neuromodulation, and related fields
Establish and manage external research partnerships with academic investigators and clinical collaborators

10+ years of experience in clinical development within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotech industry, with progressive leadership responsibility
Demonstrated experience leading clinical studies from protocol design through execution, including at least one study that supported a regulatory submission or market approval
Experience directly managing clinical, scientific, or medical affairs teams, and a track record of representing an organization at scientific meetings
To be able to travel to Houston, TX for onsite meetings (approximately ~4-5 times per year) and to other scientific conferences and/or clinical meetings

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
Participation in our 401k plan
Unlimited PTO
The chance to work with an incredible group of people working towards a common goal for a better future

Director of Clinical Science – Applied Research

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