Clinical Scientist

About the role

You will own the design and development of clinical study protocols, defining endpoints, inclusion and exclusion criteria, and statistical considerations that shape how Neuralink devices are evaluated in human trials. You will translate complex product and research objectives into evidence-generating study plans while ensuring scientific rigor and strict adherence to Good Clinical Practice. You will partner with clinicians, engineers, and operational teams to execute studies that are both ethically sound and aligned with regulatory expectations. Your work will directly support the interpretation of data, the preparation of high-quality study reports, and the successful submission of regulatory and ethics documentation. You will contribute to abstract development, presentations, and publications that communicate the safety and performance of Brain Computer Interface technologies. Every day will present new challenges and opportunities to pioneer approaches that advance the frontiers of neuroscience and redefine human interaction with technology.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Support the design and development of clinical study protocols, including endpoints, inclusion/exclusion criteria, and statistical considerations.
• Contribute to clinical strategy by translating research and product goals into evidence-generating study plans that align with regulatory pathways.
• Partner with internal teams, investigators, and external partners to support execution of clinical studies and ensure alignment between scientific intent and operational delivery.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with cross-functional stakeholders, including clinicians, engineers, and regulatory specialists.
• Support preparation of study-related documents such as protocols, investigator brochures, clinical study reports, and regulatory submissions.
• Contribute to electronic data capture (EDC) and case report form (CRF) design by ensuring alignment between protocol objectives, endpoints, and data collection strategy.
• Translate clinical and scientific requirements into structured, high-quality data capture and validation approaches that uphold data integrity.
• Assist in data review, analysis, and interpretation to evaluate safety and performance outcomes of Neuralink devices in clinical settings.
• Contribute to the development of abstracts, scientific presentations, and publications that communicate study findings to the broader scientific community.
• Support interactions with ethics committees and regulatory bodies, including preparation of documentation for Institutional Review Boards and regulatory submissions.
• Ensure all scientific and clinical activities are conducted in strict compliance with Good Clinical Practice, applicable regulations, and internal standard operating procedures.
• Identify emerging data trends, inconsistencies, or risks and proactively communicate findings to the broader multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

• Familiarity with statistical methods or programming, including experience with Python or R.
• At least 5 years of experience in clinical research or scientific roles within medical devices or related regulated fields.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex datasets and derive meaningful insights.
• Familiarity with clinical study design, primary and secondary endpoints, and data analysis concepts.
• Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) principles and basic regulatory requirements such as ISO 14155.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with clinicians, engineers, and operational teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly when conveying scientific and technical information to diverse audiences.
• High attention to detail and the capacity to effectively manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards and ensuring participant safety and data integrity.
• Willingness to adhere to Neuralink's quality management system and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Nice to have

• Experience with Brain Computer Interface technologies or neural recording concepts.
• Familiarity with electronic data capture systems and clinical data standards.
• Prior involvement in regulatory submissions or ethics committee interactions.
• Knowledge of neurotechnology or previous work in neuroengineering environments.

Practical notes

This is a full-time position based in Austin, Texas, United States. Travel may be required for clinical site visits, regulatory meetings, or scientific conferences. Employment is eligible for standard company benefits as applicable. Candidates must comply with all applicable visa and work authorization requirements. The position is subject to change based on business and regulatory needs.