Clinical Program Manager
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Neuralink
Compensation
$108,000 - $200,000/year
Job Description
About Neuralink:
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 Neuralink Clinical team is at the heart of an ecosystem that merges neuroscience, engineering, and medicine. We work to shape the future of brain-computer interface (BCI) technology through the planning, launch, and execution of groundbreaking human clinical trials. Our team is built on a foundation of excellence, aiming to uphold the highest standards of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) while redefining what’s possible and revolutionizing the way people interact with technology. Through strict compliance with ethical and regulatory protocols, we focus on ensuring the well-being of our trial participants while advancing the frontiers of neuroscience! Every day will bring fresh challenges and unprecedented opportunities to pioneer new approaches in the pursuit of our mission. From navigating regulatory pathways, designing trial protocols and documentation, and executing clinical trials, our team is critical in translating Neuralink’s BCI technology for clinical use!
Job Description and Responsibilities:
As a Clinical Program Manager, you will be the primary architect of Neuralink’s human clinical trial operations, transforming high-level strategy into rigorous, executable clinical programs. We are seeking a high-autonomy leader who thrives on ambiguity and drives projects to completion with surgical precision. In our hyper-dynamic environment, you aren't just managing timelines—you are building the infrastructure for the future of neurotechnology. You will be expected to:
Strategic Oversight & Relationship Management
- Act as the Principal Lead for complex clinical programs, owning end-to-end delivery and ensuring all milestones align with broader organizational objectives.
- Cultivate High-Stakes Partnerships across internal engineering and regulatory teams, as well as external vendors, strategic partners, and world-class clinical research sites.
- Champion Stakeholder Readiness by overseeing the training and credentialing of cross-functional teams, ensuring every contributor is equipped to operate within the trial’s rigorous requirements.
Operational Excellence & Scalability
- Engineer Scalable Frameworks to expand clinical operations across diverse global geographies, prioritizing safety, quality, and regulatory compliance at every inflection point.
- Lead Commercial & Financial Negotiations with trial sites, driving contract execution, budget optimization, and long-term financial planning to maximize trial efficiency without compromising site engagement.
- Drive Data Intelligence by leading the synthesis and analysis of clinical data to provide actionable insights for program refinement.
Compliance & Regulatory Stewardship
- Navigate Global Regulatory Landscapes to secure study approvals and maintain impeccable standing with Institutional Review Boards (IRB), Research Ethics Committees (REC), and relevant governing bodies.
- Enforce Rigorous Quality Standards, maintaining an expert-level command of Good Clinical Practices (GCP), international regulatory requirements, and site-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Foster a Culture of Accountability, proactively identifying operational risks and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure the integrity of the clinical program.
Required Qualifications:
Strategic Leadership & Clinical Expertise
- Extensive Industry Tenure: 7+ years of progressive leadership experience in clinical research, specifically within Class III medical devices, neurology, or high-complexity life sciences.
- Clinical Architecture: Advanced proficien
