Clinical Scientist

Neuralink • Austin, TX

1d • $108,000 - $200,000

About The Position

As a Clinical Scientist I, you will support the development, design, and execution of Neuralink’s clinical evidence strategy. This role focuses on translating product and research objectives into clinical study designs, supporting data analysis, and ensuring scientific rigor across clinical programs.
This individual is a self-driven and analytically strong individual who can contribute to clinical strategy while executing with precision. The ideal contributor is detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

Requirements

• Familiarity with statistical methods or programming (e.g., Python, R)
• 5+ years of experience in clinical research or scientific roles within medical devices or related fields
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data
• Familiarity with clinical study design, endpoints, and data analysis concepts
• Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and basic regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO 14155)
• Ability to work cross-functionally with clinicians, engineers, and operational teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in scientific and technical contexts
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Nice To Haves

• Experience with neurological, neurosurgical, or implantable medical device studies
• Experience supporting protocol development, data analysis, or clinical reporting
• Publications or scientific presentations in biomedical engineering or neuroscience
• PhD in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of clinical study protocols, including endpoints, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and statistical considerations
• Contribute to clinical strategy by translating research and product goals into evidence-generating study plans
• Partner with other team members to support execution of clinical studies and ensure alignment between scientific intent and operational delivery
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, investigators, and external partners
• Support preparation of study-related documents, including protocols, investigator brochures, clinical study reports, and regulatory submissions
• Contribute to EDC and CRF design by ensuring alignment between protocol objectives, endpoints, and data collection strategy
• Translate clinical and scientific requirements into structured, high-quality data capture and validation approaches
• Assist in data review, analysis, and interpretation to evaluate safety and performance outcomes
• Contribute to development of abstracts, presentations, and publications
• Support interactions with ethics committees (e.g., IRB, RECs) and regulatory bodies as needed
• Ensure scientific and clinical activities are conducted in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), applicable regulations, and internal SOPs
• Identify data trends, inconsistencies, or risks and proactively communicate findings to the broader team

Benefits

• An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields
• Growth potential; we rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan
• Paid holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Meals provided
• Equity (RSUs) Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
• 401(k) plan Interns initially excluded until they work 1,000 hours
• Parental leave Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
• Flexible time off Temporary Employees & Interns excluded

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree