Scientist, Study Manager

Neuralink•Austin, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are creating devices that enable a bi-directional interface with the brain. These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world. Team Description: The Preclinical Team is responsible for designing, conducting, documenting, analyzing, and reporting preclinical studies. Our team provides a means for ensuring the safe, effective, and robust implantation of Neuralink devices into animals and, ultimately, humans. Job Responsibilities and Description: The Study Manager is a staff scientist who will interact with Neuralink’s technical and clinical teams, as well as senior staff, to ensure that preclinical bench, pilot, R&D, and safety studies are carried out, critical data is gathered to support regulatory filings, and methods comply with good laboratory practices (GLP), if applicable. You will compress timelines and work closely with a Study Director to compile data, handle reporting, communicate cross-functionally, establish timelines, and eliminate roadblocks that halt progress. Other job responsibilities will include: Performing and verifying data collection Serving as the main point of contact for assigned studies Interacting directly with the Sponsor, SD, and other teams to: Obtain important information for a study Establish, monitor and compress timelines Ensure SOPs are implemented and adhered to Assign and confirm staff trainings are complete Following up with key players throughout the study duration and leading key meetings Compiling and analyzing data Reviewing reports cross-functionally Writing final and auxiliary scientific reports Support study design and protocol writing Generating deviation reports in response to QA audits Improving our internal information process and execution, including finalizing details and documents, and generating tracked documents on our internal laboratory management system Representing our team across company communication channels

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, natural sciences, or a related field
Evidence of exceptional technical depth in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, or a related field
Experience working with, or a working knowledge of, medical devices
Strong understanding of the scientific method and engineering first principles
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a project, lab, or study
Strong foundation in technical writing and data analysis
Natural capacity to communicate cross-functionally between teams and departments
Organized and independent worker
Ability to deliver high-quality results rapidly and consistently without sacrificing quality
Computer skills and proficiency in Google Docs, Sheets, Drive, and Mail
Skilled in statistical analyses and related software (e.g., Prism, R, SPSS)
Ability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

3+ years of academic or industry experience managing research projects
Experience with or an understanding of GLP and FDA guidelines
Experience working alongside technical and operational teams
Experience working in an OR
Coding skills (e.g., SAS, R, Matlab, Python, SQL) and automated process development
Experience working with or a working knowledge of medical devices

Responsibilities

Performing and verifying data collection
Serving as the main point of contact for assigned studies
Interacting directly with the Sponsor, SD, and other teams to: Obtain important information for a study
Establish, monitor and compress timelines
Ensure SOPs are implemented and adhered to
Assign and confirm staff trainings are complete
Following up with key players throughout the study duration and leading key meetings
Compiling and analyzing data
Reviewing reports cross-functionally
Writing final and auxiliary scientific reports
Support study design and protocol writing
Generating deviation reports in response to QA audits
Improving our internal information process and execution, including finalizing details and documents, and generating tracked documents on our internal laboratory management system
Representing our team across company communication channels

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