Manager, Strategic Clinical Research

Ceribell │ AI-Powered Point-of-Care EEG; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Equity opportunities

401(k) match

ESPP

Cell phone stipend

Flexible paid time off

13 Paid Holidays + Wellness Days

Parental leave

Job summary

Ceribell, a medical‑technology company delivering rapid seizure detection, seeks a Manager Strategic Clinical Research to lead clinical research programs validating FDA‑cleared products, focusing on pediatric and neonatal lines.

You will translate research concepts into robust study protocols, manage multiple projects with limited oversight, collaborate with Clinical Affairs, Data Science, and external physicians, and drive dissemination and commercial translation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of clinical research experience, with 5+ years in medical devices or pharma.
• Strong knowledge of clinical research design and statistical methods.
• Excellent organizational and independent project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Translate research concepts and evidence gaps into robust study protocols and actionable plans.
• Conduct literature reviews to inform study design and endpoints.
• Manage planning and development of a portfolio of research projects with milestones and deliverables.
• Lead or contribute to analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of study data.
• Partner with Commercial/Go-To-Market, Marketing, and other teams to translate findings into product messaging.

Skills

Clinical research design

Statistical methods

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Advanced degree (Ph.D./M.D./M.S./M.A./Pharm.D. or equivalent)

Job description

About Ceribell

Ceribell is a medical technology company focused on transforming the diagnosis and management of patients with serious neurological conditions. The Ceribell System is a novel, point-of-care electroencephalography(“EEG”) platform specifically designed to address the unmet needs of patients in the acute care setting, and is being used in hundreds of community hospitals, large academic facilities and major IDN's across the country. Our entire team is driven by a shared commitment to transforming the landscape of critical care through our rapid seizure detection technology, come join the movement!

About Ceribell

Ceribell is a medical technology company focused on transforming the diagnosis and management of patients with serious neurological conditions. The Ceribell System is a novel, point-of-care electroencephalography(“EEG”) platform specifically designed to address the unmet needs of patients in the acute care setting, and is being used in hundreds of community hospitals, large academic facilities and major IDN's across the country. Our entire team is driven by a shared commitment to transforming the landscape of critical care through our rapid seizure detection technology, come join the movement!

Position Overview

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Clinical Research, the Manager Strategic Clinical Research will develop and advance clinical research projects demonstrating the clinical and economic value of the company’s FDA-cleared products, with a focus on our pediatric and neonatal product lines. This role translates research concepts into robust study protocols and actionable plans in collaboration with the wider Clinical Affairs team, Data Science, and other cross-functional stakeholders. This role will engage with external physicians and experts, conduct literature reviews, and drive assigned projects from initial design through data analysis, scientific dissemination, and commercial translation. This role requires strong research methodology, independent project management, and the ability to advance multiple projects with limited oversight while aligning with the department’s broader evidence strategy.

What you'll do:

• Translate research concepts and evidence gaps into well-defined research questions, robust protocols, and actionable study plans aligned with the clinical evidence strategy. Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders, including study investigators, to refine research concepts and develop feasible, fit-for-purpose study designs with scientific rigor appropriate to the research question and objectives.
• Conduct literature reviews to evaluate the existing evidence base, identify research gaps, and inform study design, endpoints, and methodology.
• Manage the planning and development of a portfolio of research projects, tracking milestones, dependencies, and deliverables while proactively escalating risks or decisions requiring leadership input.
• Lead or contribute to the analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of study data, in collaboration with research scientists and external statisticians, as appropriate.
• Partner with Commercial/Go-To-Market, Marketing, and other cross-functional teams to translate research findings into scientifically-accurate product messaging and commercial materials.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by your Manager/Supervisor

What We're Looking For:

• Advanced degree (Ph.D., M.A./M.S., M.D., Pharm.D., or equivalent) in a scientific or clinical field, with formal training or demonstrated expertise in clinical research methodology (such as Clinical Research, Epidemiology, Public Health, Biostatistics, or related discipline)
• 7+ years of clinical research experience, with 5+ years in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry, and demonstrated success advancing projects from study design and development through execution, analysis, and reporting
• Strong knowledge of clinical research design, protocol development, and statistical methods sufficient to inform rigorous study design across varied methodologies.
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple projects, proactively resolve ambiguity, mitigate risks, and drive deliverables forward with limited oversight.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in electronic health record (EHR) data, real-world evidence (RWE), and/or neurology, pediatric, or neonatal research is highly desirable
• Experience with clinical research involving AI-enabled medical devices or SaMD is a plus

Compensation Range

$146,000—$179,000 USD

A candidate’s final salary offer will be based on their skills, education, work location and experience, and thus it may differ from the posted range. Compensation may also include bonuses consistent with Ceribell’s corporate compensation plan. Note, the above description is not all‑encompassing and Ceribell reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time.

In addition to your base compensation, Ceribell offers eligible employees the following:

• Performance-based incentive compensation (varies by role)
• Equity opportunities
• 100% Employer paid Health Benefits for Employees
• 50% - 70% Employer paid Health, Dental & Vision for dependents (depending on plan selection)
• 100% paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a discount
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Flexible paid time off
• 13 Paid Holidays + 3 Company Wellness Days
• Excellent parental leave policy
• Fantastic culture with tremendous career advancement opportunities
• Joining a mission‑minded organization!

Application Deadline:

Ongoing

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