Senior Scientist, Scientific Affairs

Recor MedicalPalo Alto, CA
$166,954 - $181,000

About The Position

At Recor Medical, we are pioneering Ultrasound Renal Denervation (uRDN) therapy to treat hypertension, the leading cardiovascular risk factor in the world. With our Paradise™ uRDN System, we’re on a mission to provide the millions of people who suffer from hypertension with a non-drug and minimally invasive option to lower their blood pressure. Join us on our journey and make a meaningful impact on the lives of people around the globe. Position Summary We are seeking an execution-focused scientific leader to drive the management of global External Research programs, including Investigator-Sponsored Research (ISR). This role owns planning, execution, and delivery of multiple concurrent clinical and scientific initiatives in close partnership with leadership, physicians, and cross-functional teams. The Senior Scientist will serve as a hands-on program leader, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met while proactively managing risks and operational complexity. The role requires strong scientific fluency in interpreting clinical data, guide evidence generation, and communication that support product differentiation and clinical adoption. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, takes initiative, and excels at managing competing priorities while driving programs from concept through completion.

Requirements

  • 12+ years (Bachelor’s), 8+ years (Master’s), or 5+ years (PhD) in MedTech, Biotech, Pharma, or related industry
  • Demonstrated success leading global clinical programs and external research initiatives
  • Ability to distill and communicate complex clinical data to diverse stakeholders
  • Strong expertise in clinical study execution and regulatory frameworks (ICH-GCP required)
  • Experience working with KOLs, investigators, and advisory boards
  • Proven ability to manage cross-functional programs and external partners (CROs/vendors)
  • Scientific writing, data interpretation, and publication experience; working knowledge of statistics required
  • Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong problem-solving ability in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
  • Highly organized, proactive, and results-oriented
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Nice To Haves

  • Therapeutic area experience (e.g., hypertension, cardiology, vascular physiology)

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of abstracts, publications, presentations, and scientific materials
  • Lead or support physician interactions, advisory boards, and working groups to advance study objectives and scientific understanding
  • Contribute to and influence the development and execution of the Scientific Affairs and evidence-generation strategy aligned with organizational and product priorities
  • Identify evidence gaps and help prioritize clinical, real-world evidence (RWE), and investigator-led research initiatives
  • Lead external research across regions to ensure alignment on clinical and scientific objectives
  • Track and communicate program status, milestones, and outcomes to senior leadership
  • Serve as lead program manager and primary point of accountability for assigned global clinical studies from initiation through close-out
  • Develop and maintain integrated project plans, timelines, budgets, and resourcing strategies
  • Ensure study outputs are actionable and aligned with downstream publication, regulatory, and commercialization needs
  • Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, FDA, EU MDR, and applicable global regulatory standards
  • Support inspection and audit readiness (FDA, notified bodies, internal audits)
  • Oversee study budgets, tracking, and financial performance
  • Provide input into contracts, payments, and site engagement strategies
  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to a high-performing, collaborative culture
  • Drive accountability, ownership, and a bias toward action across teams
  • Contribute to building scalable Scientific Affairs capabilities, including frameworks for evidence generation, external research governance, and best practices

Benefits

  • Commensurate with experience, skills, education and training
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