Contract Field Occupational Scientist (North America)

Synchron • Toronto, NY

1d • $50 - $100 • Remote

About The Position

Clinical trial, patient-facing neurotechnology field CONTRACT role. You’ll work directly with patients, caregivers, and clinical sites—primarily in-home sessions—while acting as a critical link between clinical trial execution, device performance, and data quality. Your work will help shape patient experience, and the datasets that power product development and future clinical insight. If you’re energized by autonomy, emerging technology, and meaningful human impact, this role is for you. At Synchron, we’re focused on human-centered neurotechnology, delivered in real life. The Contract Field Occupational Therapist will apply both clinical and academic expertise to ensure operational and scientific excellence of Synchron clinical trial research studies. The successful applicant(s) will ensure integrity and rigor in the execution of clinical trial data collection and collaborate effectively both with Synchron’s internal teams and valued study partners.

Requirements

• Hold an occupational therapy degree (e.g., OTR/L, OTD). Other qualifications including (e.g., CCC-SLP, ATP) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Prior experience working with clients with severe motor impairment.
• Experience with/knowledge of current outcome measures used in occupational therapy clinical practice.
• Experience with/knowledge of assistive technologies used by individuals with severe motor impairments.
• Experience in clinical research with human subjects.
• Expertise in good clinical practice.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organization skills.
• Highest level of academic integrity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on clinical trials of medical devices, particularly in the field of neurotechnology.
• Up-to-date understanding of brain-computer interface (BCI) research and needs for clinical translation of BCI.
• Demonstrable academic output, including publications in internationally respected scientific and/or medical journals.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of clinical trials, including data collection in the participant’s home environment.
• Support the review, analysis, and interpretation of clinical trial data.
• Support the development of clinical study data collection best practices.
• Apply subject matter expertise to support the preparation of clinical trial related documents.
• Disseminate up-to-date subject matter knowledge to the company.
• Work effectively with Synchron’s internal teams and external partners, including study sites.

Benefits

• Subsidized medical and dental insurance coverage for you and your dependent(s)
• Life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability
• 401k
• Discretionary unlimited PTO
• Flexible Spending Account for you and your dependent(s), with eligible plan elections
• Commuter benefits for NY employees

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level