R&D Strategy & Operations Manager
About The Position
We are seeking a highly motivated R&D Strategy & Operations Manager to join the Office of the CTO at Ceribell. We are looking for a versatile problem-solver who combines technical literacy, analytical rigor, and project management skills to drive execution of key R&D initiatives. You will partner closely with the Chief of Staff and CTO to ensure smooth operations, effective cross-functional collaboration, and clear communication of priorities. This is an ideal role for someone with a technical background (electrical or mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or related) who is eager to expand into a high-impact operations leadership role within a fast-growing MedTech company.
Requirements
- PhD required.
- Academic fields could include Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, or related technical field
- Strong project management and organizational abilities
- Ability to independently conduct product research, including literature review, customer interview, competitive analysis, and opportunity assessment
- Ability to bring structure to complex and ambiguous questions, as well as creating and executing frameworks that will drive towards effective solutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to travel up to 10%
Nice To Haves
- Experience with medical devices is highly preferred
- Preferred experience with strategic consulting or business strategy and operations with exposure to MedTech product management
- Technically curious, comfortable engaging with stakeholders across many disciplines and levels
- Confidence engaging with Executive leadership
- Highly adaptable and resourceful
- Leads with kindness and empathy
- Able to balance detail orientation with big-picture thinking
- Has an ownership mentality, with a desire to produce high visibility and high impact work
Responsibilities
- Conduct analyses to support technology and operational decision-making (product and R&D road mapping, capacity planning, process improvement, insight generation)
- Prepare presentations, reports, and briefs for the CTO and leadership team
- Drive execution of priority R&D and technology initiatives, coordinating across Product Development, Engineering, Data Science, Operations, Regulatory, Quality and GTM teams
- Own trackers, dashboards, and status updates to ensure projects remain on schedule
- Identify risks, dependencies, and escalate as appropriate
- Lead or support ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives in R&D, technology, operations, business systems and external relations
- Conduct research and benchmarking to inform decision-making
Benefits
- Performance-based incentive compensation (varies by role)
- Equity opportunities
- 100% Employer paid Health Benefits for Employees
- 50% - 70% Employer paid Health, Dental & Vision for dependents (depending on plan selection)
- 100% paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with a generous company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a discount
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Flexible paid time off
- 13 Paid Holidays + 3 Company Wellness Days
- Excellent parental leave policy
- Fantastic culture with tremendous career advancement opportunities
- Joining a mission-minded organization!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
