Field Clinical Specialist

Precision Neuroscience • New York, NY

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Precision Neuroscience is seeking a Field Clinical Specialist to support the use of their Layer 7 brain-computer interface (BCI) device in a clinical research study. This role involves traveling to clinical sites to guide intraoperative device use, manage experimental paradigms and data collection, and provide technical support for software and hardware. The specialist will collaborate with healthcare professionals, conduct training, and suggest improvements. The position requires on-call rotation due to the potential for emergent neurosurgical cases and offers an opportunity to advance the field of neurotechnology. The role can be based in their Manhattan office or remote depending on site locations, with up to 70% travel. The company is well-capitalized and has advanced its technology through validation and initiated human trials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in mechanical, electrical or biomedical engineering, neuroscience, biology or related fields. OR at least 7 years of clinical experience in neurosurgery or neurocritical care.
• 2+ years' experience in a field support role or a similar position within a medical device company, preferably in clinical device research context.
• Strong understanding of neuroscience and functional cortical organization, basic neurosurgery concepts, hardware, electronics and software applications.
• Strong understanding of the scientific method and engineering first principles.
• Experience with or an understanding of good clinical practice (GCP) and FDA guidelines.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to think critically under pressure.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills plus a good sense in scientific presentation, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Self starter with proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, work effectively on tight timelines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Must be based in the United States and have employment authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of medical devices and patient care involved in the neuromonitoring or extraoperative care setting, including monitoring systems, infusion pumps, drains and ventilators.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including neuroscientists, neurosurgeons, engineers, and electrophysiologists to manage and oversee the clinical research use of the Layer 7 Device, ensuring optimal performance and compliance with study protocols.
• Assist in the clinical experimental design, preparatory work, systematic collection, documentation, and analysis of clinical data, including patient perspectives and device performance metrics, to support research initiatives.
• Assist in the development and training for clinical staff regarding the surgical workflow for placement, use and removal of the device.
• Act as a point of contact for troubleshooting technical issues, providing timely resolutions to maintain signal fidelity and data collection ability.
• Prepare and present polished results to internal and external collaborators in a timely fashion.
• Relaying insights to the greater team for, but not limited to, system/process evolution, feature development, and study improvement.

Benefits

• The actual base salary offered is determined by a number of variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, years of relevant experience, distinctive skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location of residence and/or place of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level