VP of Clinical Science San Francisco

About the Company

Echo Neurotechnologies is an exciting new startup in the Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) space, driving innovation through advanced hardware engineering and AI solutions. Our mission is to deliver cutting-edge technologies that restore autonomy to people living with disabilities and improve their quality of life.

Team Culture

Join a small, dedicated team of knowledgeable and motivated professionals. Our early-stage environment offers the opportunity to take ownership of broad decisions with significant and long-lasting impact. We emphasize continuous learning and growth, fostering cross-functional collaboration where your contributions are vital to our success.

Responsibilities

• Own the clinical evidence strategy in support of the Class III PMA pathway, including IDE strategy, pivotal trial design, endpoints, and statistical considerations.
• Lead the development of clinical protocols, investigator brochures, clinical investigation plans, and related study documents.
• Drive clinical data interpretation, evidence synthesis, and preparation of clinical sections for regulatory submissions.
• Partner closely with Regulatory, Quality, and R&D to ensure clinical evidence aligns with design controls, risk management, and overall product strategy.
• Lead scientific affairs strategy, including KOL identification, advisory board development, and long-term scientific partnerships.
• Drive publication and congress strategy (abstracts, manuscripts, presentations) to build clinical awareness and scientific credibility.
• Represent the company at key scientific and medical meetings; support medical education and training initiatives.
• Serve as a scientific spokesperson with clinicians, investigators, and external stakeholders.
• Provide clinical and scientific input to Board updates, investor materials, and due diligence processes.
• Contribute to reimbursement and health economics strategy through clinical evidence planning.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) in a relevant scientific or clinical field.
• Demonstrated success leading clinical strategy and evidence generation for at least one Class III PMA (or equivalent high-risk pathway).
• Strong expertise in clinical trial design, endpoints, biostatistics interpretation, and GCP/FDA clinical regulations.
• Proven ability to engage and manage KOLs, build advisory boards, and drive high-impact publications and scientific communications.
• Experience operating in a startup or high-growth environment, with comfort being both strategic and hands-on.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex clinical science for diverse audiences (regulators, investors, clinicians, Board).

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with IDE submissions, pivotal trial execution, and PMA clinical modules.
• Background in complex devices (e.g., implants, interventional systems, or software-enabled technologies).
• Prior leadership of a clinical or scientific affairs function in a Series A–C company.
• Experience contributing to health economics/outcomes research or reimbursement strategy.
• Existing network of relevant KOLs and investigators in the target therapeutic area.

Pay

$260,000 - $320,000 USD

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including stock options.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• 401(k) program with matching contributions.