Principal Clinical Research Scientist (Hybrid)
About this role
Ceribell is building a point-of-care electroencephalography platform designed to improve the diagnosis and management of patients with serious neurological conditions in acute care settings. The Principal Clinical Research Scientist will own the lifecycle of clinical evidence generation, analyzing clinical data and translating findings into publications, regulatory submissions, and commercial materials. Working closely with clinical operations, regulatory, marketing, and R&D teams, the person in this role will drive study design, manage publication pipelines, and engage with key opinion leaders and medical experts.
Candidates who combine strong data analysis skills with scientific writing experience and a background in medical technology or pharmaceuticals will thrive in this position. The role requires someone capable of bridging scientific rigor with commercial strategy to support product development and market adoption.
What you will do
- Manage the complete lifecycle of clinical evidence generation from initial gap analysis and literature review through study protocol development, data analysis, and manuscript publication.
- Author and present scientific communications, including abstracts, manuscripts, and posters for peer-reviewed journals and major medical conferences.
- Oversee the clinical evidence library and publication pipeline while collaborating with regulatory and marketing departments on strategic timelines.
- Provide clinical trial results and evidence to support regulatory submissions such as FDA 510(k) filings.
- Design prospective and retrospective clinical studies in partnership with study investigators, key opinion leaders, and internal teams including data science and product.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with clinical and scientific leaders to facilitate study execution and results dissemination.
- Partner with sales, marketing, and go-to-market teams to create accurate clinical evidence summaries, infographics, and data visualizations that adhere to regulatory standards.
What you need
- Hold a PhD in clinical research, engineering, epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, or a related life science discipline.
- Bring at least 5 years of clinical research experience working within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
- Demonstrate proficiency in statistical analysis utilizing R, Python, or equivalent tools.
- Possess strong scientific writing skills with a proven track record of authoring peer-reviewed journal articles.
- Show a demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate complex clinical data effectively to diverse audiences like clinicians and regulators.
Nice to have
- 8+ years of clinical research experience in the medical device industry
- Neuroscience expertise
- Clinical trial or clinical data study design experience
Benefits
- Performance-based incentive compensation
- Equity opportunities
- 100% Employer paid Health Benefits for Employees
- 50% - 70% Employer paid Health, Dental & Vision for dependents
- 100% paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with a generous company match
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the compensation range for this role?
The base compensation range is $168,000 to $185,000 USD. Final salary offers are based on skills, education, work location, and experience, and may also include bonuses consistent with the corporate compensation plan.
What tools and languages are required for data analysis?
The position requires proficiency in statistical analysis using R, Python, or equivalent tools.
What level of education is required to apply?
Applicants must hold a PhD in clinical research, engineering, epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, or a related life science discipline.
What experience is needed regarding the industry?
Candidates must have at least 5 years of clinical research experience in the medical device or pharmaceutical industry, with 8+ years preferred.