Director of Scientific Affairs
Jobgether, Town of Italy, NY, United States
We are currently looking for a Director of Scientific Affairs in Italy. This role is aimed at driving the strategy and execution of clinical evidence generation in a cutting‑edge digital health environment. The Director will lead large‑scale clinical studies, manage grant applications, foster academic collaborations, and translate extensive patient data into impactful publications. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, fast‑paced setting, balancing rigorous scientific oversight with innovative technology‑driven approaches to improve patient outcomes and advance the field of medical extended reality.
Accountabilities
- Lead the end‑to‑end process of identifying, writing, and submitting federal, state, and foundation grant applications to secure non‑dilutive funding.
- Develop and maintain a strategic grant pipeline aligned with clinical priorities and organizational objectives.
- Design and oversee randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and other clinical studies, ensuring regulatory and ethical compliance across multiple sites.
- Manage collaborations with academic institutions, clinical partners, and CROs to execute research programs on time and within budget.
- Conduct statistical analyses of large‑scale clinical datasets, translating insights into actionable recommendations and peer‑reviewed publications.
- Deploy AI tools and automated workflows to accelerate literature reviews, data processing, and report generation.
- Represent the organization in academic and clinical communities, building thought leadership and credibility in the field of medical XR.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in Clinical Psychology, Neuroscience, Public Health, Biostatistics, or a related field.
- Proven success in writing and securing significant research grants (e.g., NIH, NSF, DOD, or major foundations).
- Extensive experience designing and managing complex clinical research projects, particularly RCTs.
- Strong track record of first‑author or co‑authored peer‑reviewed publications.
- Proficiency in statistical programming (Python or R) and experience with SQL and cloud‑based data warehouses for large‑scale data analysis.
- Ability to bridge rigorous academic research with fast‑paced health‑tech operations.
- Experience leveraging AI tools and agent platforms to enhance research efficiency is highly desirable.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, with performance‑based bonuses tied to research and grant milestones.
- Equity participation in a high‑growth health‑tech company.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- 15 days of PTO in the first year, with growth opportunities as the company scales.
- Fully remote work flexibility and collaboration with a global team of clinicians, engineers, and researchers.
- Opportunities to publish novel research findings and contribute to thought leadership in an emerging field.