Head of Medical Affairs (Hybrid/Remote)

Ceribell, Inc•Sunnyvale, CA

5h•$310,000 - $395,000

About The Position

Ceribell is seeking a strategic and highly motivated Head of Medical Affairs to lead clinical education and scientific exchange initiatives. The role defines the company’s medical affairs strategy, builds relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and critical care societies, and supports development of clinical consensus guidelines. The Head of Medical Affairs oversees scientific communications and advisory boards, helping ensure the clinical value and appropriate application of Ceribell’s technology are accurately communicated across the medical community. The position partners with Clinical, Regulatory, Legal/Compliance, and other cross-functional teams. It also builds the Medical Affairs organization, including recommending team structure, recruiting and mentoring staff, and managing departmental budgets. Frequent travel of approximately 30–40% is required to attend national conferences, society meetings, and academic centers. The role is listed as hybrid/remote.

Requirements

Advanced clinical or scientific degree: MD, PharmD, or PhD.
10 or more years of progressive Medical Affairs experience in the medical device, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industry.
At least 3–5 years in a leadership role, with a track record of designing, building, and scaling a Medical Affairs function from the ground up.
Demonstrated success identifying, engaging, and building long-term relationships with KOLs and major academic societies.
Extensive experience guiding development of consensus statements, clinical guidelines, and scientific publication plans.
Experience planning and moderating scientific advisory boards and clinical forums.
Strong business acumen, including defining strategic goals, managing departmental budgets, and recruiting talent.
Comprehensive understanding of FDA regulations, the AdvaMed Code of Ethics, and compliance standards for scientific exchange and non-promotional medical communications.
Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and successful partnerships with Clinical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Legal/Compliance, and Commercial teams.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex clinical data in clear, scientifically accurate educational materials.
Willingness and ability to travel frequently, approximately 30–40%, to conferences, society meetings, and academic centers.

Nice To Haves

Deep therapeutic-area expertise in neurology, neurocritical care, emergency medicine, or intensive care is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategy for engaging KOLs and societies on medical affairs topics and scientific education that support appropriate clinical application of Ceribell’s product.
Build relationships with leaders at societies including AES, ACNS, ACEP, SCCN, ADS, and NCS.
Develop a path toward guidelines and consensus statements with relevant societies.
Partner with Clinical to develop a scientific dissemination plan across society forums, including annual meetings, webinars, and regional meetings.
Define the overall medical and scientific dissemination strategy.
Represent Ceribell at national conferences and serve as a scientific thought leader at forums and conferences.
Develop and maintain relationships with KOLs across relevant societies and academic centers.
Plan and lead advisory boards focused on KOL and society engagement.
Recruit KOLs and thought leaders for scientific and non-promotional speaker partnerships.
Lead the development and medical review of scientific communications, including publications, congress materials, white papers, and clinical education content.
Build the Medical Affairs organization, recommend team structures, recruit and mentor future staff, and manage departmental budgets.
Partner with Clinical Affairs on interpretation and dissemination of clinical trial and real-world evidence data.
Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs to keep promotional and scientific content consistent with regulatory submissions and approved claims.
Work with Legal/Compliance to ensure adherence to applicable regulations, the AdvaMed Code of Ethics, and internal compliance policies.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Manager/Supervisor.

Benefits

Performance-based incentive compensation, varying by role.
Equity opportunities.
100% employer-paid health benefits for employees.
50%–70% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage for dependents, depending on plan selection.
100% paid life and long-term disability insurance.
401(k) with a company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a discount.
Monthly cell phone stipend.
Flexible paid time off.
13 paid holidays and 3 company wellness days.
Parental leave policy.
Career advancement opportunities.