Clinical Scientist (Medtech)

TL;DR

Clinical Scientist (Medtech/MRI): Executing clinical programs to generate evidence for portable brain imaging systems with an accent on clinical study design, data analysis, and imaging workflow optimization. Focus on translating clinical data into impactful publications and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enable new use cases across healthcare settings.

Location: Hybrid in Palo Alto, CA. Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. (no sponsorship provided).

Company

Groundbreaking health technology company redefining brain imaging with the first FDA-cleared portable MRI system.

What you will do

• Design and execute clinical studies to generate evidence for strategic priorities.
• Define study objectives, endpoints, and data strategies to support clinical evidence generation.
• Partner with clinical sites to optimize imaging workflows and enable research protocols.
• Analyze clinical datasets and translate findings into publications, abstracts, and presentations.
• Manage IRB submissions, study startup activities, and research service agreements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, regulatory, and imaging teams to support business objectives.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent degree in biomedical engineering, neuroscience, imaging science, or a related field.
• 2–5+ years of experience in clinical research, imaging, or data science in an industry setting.
• Required experience working with MRI data and imaging datasets.
• Strong understanding of clinical research processes and study design principles.
• Proficiency in written and verbal communication for scientific publication.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with image processing and analysis tools such as Python or MATLAB.
• Prior experience contributing to clinical studies and publications.

Culture & Benefits

• Eligibility for corporate bonus and equity plans.
• Opportunity to work with groundbreaking, FDA-cleared medical technology.
• Collaborative environment with cross-functional engagement.