A natural match if you have experience in medical device clinical research and algorithm development.
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Original posting from Noctrix Health via Greenhouse
Noctrix Health is redefining the treatment of chronic neurological disorders with clinically validated therapeutic wearables. Our team of medical device specialists, neuroscientists, and consumer electronics engineers is dedicated to delivering prescription-grade therapy with an outstanding user experience. We have pioneered the world’s first drug-free wearable therapy, clinically proven to alleviate symptoms in adults with drug-resistant Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS). Be part of our mission to transform healthcare, improve lives, and drive meaningful change with Noctrix Health.
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Senior Clinical Research Scientist to lead the strategy and execution of clinical research supporting the development and validation of emerging therapeutic technologies. This role will have direct responsibility for study design and analysis, physiological data collection, algorithm development, external research collaborations, and the communication of scientific findings through grants, publications, and conference presentations.
The ideal candidate is a highly collaborative scientist who is equally comfortable developing research strategy and working directly with engineering, clinical affairs, investigators, and research partners to execute studies and solve complex scientific problems. This individual will play a critical role in translating physiological and clinical data into meaningful product insights, clinical evidence, and future research opportunities.
This is a full-time, hybrid position based in Pleasanton, CA, with a minimum of three days onsite per week, or more depending on business needs. Travel is expected to be approximately 10%.
Responsibilities
Design and lead the execution of multiple clinical research studies in parallel
Lead the analysis and interpretation of physiological and clinical data sets
Develop research strategies, study plans, protocols, case report forms, and statistical analysis plans that produce scientifically meaningful and operationally feasible data
Develop proof-of-concept algorithms that generate clinically meaningful insights from physiological data, including IMU, PPG, EMG, and other biosensor signals
Collaborate with embedded systems engineers to develop and refine systems for collecting physiological sensor data
Partner closely with Clinical Affairs, Engineering, Product, Regulatory, and other cross-functional teams to support research and product-development priorities
Write and submit grant reports, white papers, abstracts, manuscripts, and peer-reviewed publications
Present research findings at scientific and medical conferences
Develop and manage partnerships and collaborations with investigators, research sites, subject matter experts, and other external research partners
Provide training, technical guidance, and ongoing support to external research partners
Translate research findings into product specifications, user requirements, clinical strategies, and patent applications
Identify opportunities to expand the clinical research program through feasibility studies, external collaborations, publications, and grant applications
Maintain accurate study documentation and ensure research activities are conducted in accordance with applicable Good Clinical Practice standards, company procedures, and regulatory requirements
Manage multiple research projects, priorities, timelines, and stakeholders within a collaborative and fast-paced environment
Maintain a high level of ownership, accountability, scientific rigor, and hands-on involvement throughout study planning, execution, analysis, and reporting
Requirements
PhD in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, or a closely related scientific or technical field
3+ years of experience leading clinical research projects, preferably within the medical device industry
2+ years of experience with physiological signal analysis and algorithm development
Strong first-author publication and/or grant-writing record demonstrating excellent technical writing ability
Proficiency in Python or advanced proficiency in a comparable programming language with the ability to work effectively in Python
Strong data-analysis skills ranging from interpreting small exploratory data sets to analyzing large and complex data sets
Experience designing research studies and developing protocols, analysis plans, and scientific documentation
Experience managing collaborations with investigators, subject matter experts, research sites, or external research partners
Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to produce clear scientific, technical, and regulatory documentation
Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences
Enthusiasm for providing hands-on support throughout the planning and execution of clinical research studies
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities within a complex and rapidly changing environment
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, organization, and scientific integrity
Ability to travel approximately 10% as business needs require
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing NIH-funded clinical trials or contributing to successful grant applications
Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice standards and applicable CFR requirements for clinical research
Experience supporting research and development within an FDA-regulated medical device product-development environment
Experience with wearable technologies, neuromodulation, sleep medicine, neuroscience, or neurological disorders
Experience analyzing IMU, PPG, EMG, EEG, or other physiological and biosensor data
Experience translating clinical and physiological research findings into product requirements, development priorities, or intellectual property
Experience working within a startup, growth-stage, or rapidly evolving medical device organization
Compensation
Base pay: $130,000–$150,000 per year
Annual bonus eligibility