VP, Clinical Research & Data Science Leader

Society of Professional Journalists; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Society of Professional Journalists seeks a Vice President of Clinical Research to lead its clinical research organization, guiding data collection and the scientific backbone of the company. You will oversee a team of 10+ researchers and collaborate across hardware, sensing, and AI/ML teams.

This hands-on leadership role requires defining statistical criteria, budgeting, and cross-functional stakeholder management, while serving as the public-facing voice through publications, press, and

Qualifications

• PhD in physiology, neuroscience, sleep science, or related field.
• 10+ years of human research experience in startups or consumer health hardware.
• 5+ years of people management including hiring and performance reviews.
• Experience with biosensing devices or consumer health tech.
• Strong publication record and IRB experience.
• Advanced statistical fluency and power calculations.
• Cross-functional program management across hardware, sensing, AI/ML, product, and marketing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a 10+ member clinical research team across clinical ops, data engineering, and data science.
• Direct all human studies supporting Hardware, Sensing, and AI/ML from protocol through IRB submission and reporting.
• Apply rigorous statistical criteria to evaluate hardware and algorithm performance before launch.
• Translate research into product features by partnering with Product, Growth, Design, and Engineering.
• Provide scientific input on marketing claims, press releases and journalist articles.
• Lead scientific communications—blogs, white papers, peer-reviewed publications, and media appearances.
• Manage hiring, compensation strategy, mentorship, and performance management.
• Drive new research explorations and external collaborations in sleep science.
• Own budget and vendor management for clinical studies.

Skills

Team leadership

Statistical analysis

Clinical research

Data science collaboration

Public speaking

IRB/regulatory

Sleep science

Hardware expertise

Education

PhD in physiology, neuroscience, sleep science, or related field

Job description

Society of Professional Journalists seeks a Vice President of Clinical Research to lead its clinical research organization, guiding data collection and the scientific backbone of the company. You will oversee a team of 10+ researchers and collaborate across hardware, sensing, and AI/ML teams.

This hands-on leadership role requires defining statistical criteria, budgeting, and cross-functional stakeholder management, while serving as the public-facing voice through publications, press, and