Principal Clinical Research Scientist (Hybrid)

Ceribell │ AI-Powered Point-of-Care EEG; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits for employees

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Flexible paid time off

13 paid holidays + wellness days

Job summary

Ceribell is seeking a Principal Clinical Research Scientist in Sunnyvale, CA to drive clinical evidence generation for product development, regulatory submissions, and commercial growth. You will translate data into publications and marketing materials, coordinating with clinical operations, regulatory, marketing, R&D, and external KOLs.

You will author abstracts and manuscripts, manage the publication pipeline, and support FDA submissions while ensuring scientific integrity and regulatory

Qualifications

• PhD in a life science discipline or related field.
• 5+ years of clinical research in medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
• Proficiency in R, Python, or equivalent statistical tools.
• Strong scientific writing; peer‑reviewed publications experience.
• Ability to analyze and interpret clinical data; translate into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of clinical evidence generation from gap analysis to publication.
• Author abstracts, manuscripts, posters for conferences and audiences.
• Manage the clinical evidence library and publication pipeline with timelines.
• Support regulatory submissions with clinical evidence and trial results (e.g. FDA 510(k)).
• Design prospective and retrospective studies; interface with investigators, KOLs, and internal teams.
• Maintain relationships with clinical and scientific leaders to advance study execution.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Scientific writing

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Translate data for audiences

Clinical research experience

Education

PhD in Clinical Research, Engineering, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, or related life science discipline

Tools

R

Python

Statistical software

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

The Principal Clinical Research Scientist is responsible for generating, analyzing, and communicating clinical evidence to support product development, regulatory submissions, and commercial growth. This individual combines strong data analysis and scientific writing skills with hands‑on conference strategy and marketing activities. This role works closely with clinical operations, regulatory, marketing, R&D teams and external experts (physicians and key opinion leaders) to translate clinical data into publications, presentations, and marketing materials that drive adoption and support clinical decision‑making.

What you’ll do:

• Own the full lifecycle of clinical evidence generation from gap analysis through literature review, study conception, protocol development, data collection and analysis, to manuscript authorship and publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Authoring and presenting scientific communications (abstracts, manuscripts, posters, presentations) for peer-reviewed and commercial audiences at scientific conferences and congresses.
• Managing the clinical evidence library and publication pipeline, maintaining timelines and coordinating with Regulatory and Marketing on publication and presentation strategy.
• Supporting regulatory submissions with clinical evidence and results from clinical trials (e.g. FDA 510(k)).
• Contribute to the design of prospective and retrospective clinical studies on existing and future products, and interface with study investigators, KOL advisors, and internal teams (Data Science, Regulatory, Marketing, Product).
• Maintaining strong relationships with clinical and scientific leaders (site investigators, principal investigators, KOL advisors) to advance study execution, analysis and results dissemination.
• Developing and executing conference activities for major medical meetings, including abstract/presentation submissions, KOL engagement, and investigator coordination.
• Work in close partnership with Marketing, Sales, and Go‑to‑Market teams to drive the development of clinical evidence summaries, infographics, and data visualizations, guaranteeing scientific integrity, data accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by your Manager/Supervisor

What We’re Looking For:

• PhD in Clinical Research, Engineering, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Public Health, or related life science discipline
• 5 + years of clinical research experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry
• Proficiency in statistical analysis (R, Python, or equivalent)
• Strong scientific writing and experience writing peer-reviewed journal articles
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret clinical data
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex clinical data for diverse audiences (clinicians, regulators, commercial teams)
• Preferred qualifications:
• 8+ years of clinical research experience in the medical device industry
• Neuroscience expertise
• Clinical trial or clinical data study design experience

Compensation Range

$168,000—$185,000 USD

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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