Head of Medical Affairs (Hybrid/Remote)
Ceribell, Inc
Summary
Ceribell is seeking a strategic and highly motivated Head of Medical Affairs to lead our clinical education and scientific exchange initiatives. In this pivotal leadership role, you will define our overarching medical affairs strategy, cultivate deep relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and critical care societies, and champion the pathway to new clinical consensus guidelines. Working closely with cross-functional partners in Clinical, Regulatory, and Compliance, you will oversee all scientific communications and advisory boards, ensuring the clinical value and appropriate application of Ceribell's technology is accurately and effectively communicated across the medical community.
Job description
Position Overview
Ceribell is seeking a strategic and highly motivated Head of Medical Affairs to lead our clinical education and scientific exchange initiatives. In this pivotal leadership role, you will define our overarching medical affairs strategy, cultivate deep relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and critical care societies, and champion the pathway to new clinical consensus guidelines. Working closely with cross-functional partners in Clinical, Regulatory, and Compliance, you will oversee all scientific communications and advisory boards, ensuring the clinical value and appropriate application of Ceribell's technology is accurately and effectively communicated across the medical community.
Medical Affairs Strategy
- Lead the strategy to engage KOLs and societies on medical affairs topics aimed at supporting the appropriate clinical application of our product through scientific education (AES, ACNS, ACEP, SCCN, ADS, NCS)
- Engage and build relationships with key society leaders
- Develop a path to guidelines / consensus statements for these societies
- Partner with the clinical team to develop a scientific dissemination plan across society forums (annual meetings, webinars, regional meetings, etc.)
- Define overall medical and scientific dissemination strategy
KOL Engagement and Advisory Board Leadership
- Serve as a key representative of Ceribell at national conferences
- Develop and maintain relationships with key KOLs across societies and academic centers
- Plan and lead advisory boards focused on KOL and society engagement
- Recruit KOLs and thought leaders for scientific and non-promotional speaker partnerships with Ceribell
- Lead development and medical review of scientific communication materials, including publications, congress materials, white papers, and clinical education content
- Serve as a Ceribell thought leader for scientific exchange at key forums and conferences
- Design and build the Medical Affairs organization from the ground up, including recommending optimal team structures, recruiting and mentoring future staff and managing departmental budgets to achieve strategic goals
Cross Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Clinical Affairs on interpretation and dissemination of clinical trial and real-world evidence data
- Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs to ensure promotional and scientific content remains consistent with regulatory submissions and approved claims
- Work with Legal/Compliance to ensure adherence to applicable regulations (e.g., FDA, AdvaMed Code of Ethics) and internal compliance policies
Requirements
- Advanced clinical or scientific degree required (MD, PharmD, or PhD)
- 10+ years of progressive experience in Medical Affairs within the medical device, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industry
- Minimum of 3-5 years in a leadership role, with a proven track record of designing, building, and scaling a Medical Affairs function from the ground up
- Deep therapeutic area expertise in neurology, neurocritical care, emergency medicine, or intensive care is highly preferred
- Demonstrated success in identifying, engaging, and building long-term relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and major academic societies (e.g., AES, ACNS, ACEP, NCS)
- Extensive experience guiding the development of consensus statements, clinical guidelines, and robust scientific publication plans
- Proven ability to plan and moderate high-impact scientific advisory boards and clinical forums
- Strong business acumen with the ability to define strategic goals, manage departmental budgets, and recruit top talent
- Comprehensive understanding of FDA regulations, the AdvaMed Code of Ethics, and regulatory compliance standards for scientific exchange and non-promotional medical communications
- Exceptional cross-functional collaboration skills, with a history of successful partnerships with Clinical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Legal/Compliance, and Commercial teams
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to distill complex clinical data into clear, scientifically accurate educational materials
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently (approx. 30-40%) to attend national conferences, society meetings, and academic centers
Benefits
- Performance-based incentive compensation
- Equity opportunities
- 100% Employer paid health benefits
- Dental & Vision for dependents
- Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Monthly cell phone stipend
- Flexible paid time off
- 13 Paid Holidays
- 3 Company Wellness Days
- Parental leave
Company overview
Ceribell, Inc. is a pioneering medical technology company headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, focused on revolutionizing neurological care through innovative point-of-care electroencephalography (EEG) solutions. Founded in 2014, the company has developed the Ceribell System, a novel EEG platform that combines highly portable, rapidly deployable hardware with sophisticated artificial intelligence-powered algorithms specifically designed for acute care settings. The system enables rapid diagnosis and continuous monitoring of patients with serious neurological conditions, including seizures, delirium, and stroke detection. FDA 510(k) cleared for indicating suspected seizure activity, the Ceribell System is currently utilized in intensive care units and emergency rooms across the United States. The company's mission is to establish the Ceribell System as the standard of care for EEG in acute care settings, helping clinicians save patient lives through timely intervention. Ceribell has received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for its Large Vessel Occlusion (LVO) stroke detection monitor and continues to expand its technology to address additional neurological indications, positioning itself at the forefront of neurodiagnostic innovation.