[Hiring] Director of Clinical Science and Applied Research @Motif Neurotech

Role Description

We are seeking a cross-functional strategic leader to oversee clinical evidence generation and external research partnerships. If you have a passion for translating early-stage neurotechnology into therapies that reach patients, apply now to be part of our dedicated team. Lead the clinical roadmap from early feasibility through reimbursement while shaping the scientific narrative for a new class of psychiatric therapy.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and own the clinical roadmap
• Define the end-to-end evidence generation strategy from early feasibility studies through to successful reimbursement decisions
• Integrate regulatory and reimbursement requirements into study design to ensure clinical data supports both approval and coverage
• Partner with leadership to align the clinical roadmap with company strategy, financing milestones, and product development timelines
• Oversee clinical development projects and grants
• Provide oversight of active clinical studies, ensuring programs are delivered on time, on budget, and to protocol
• Identify, secure, and manage non-dilutive funding sources, including federal grants and foundation support for evidence development (clinical and preclinical) programs
• Oversee grant-funded programs end-to-end, including reporting, milestone tracking, and renewals
• Represent the company externally and build the scientific community
• Represent the company at scientific and medical meetings, presenting data and shaping the clinical narrative for our platform
• Build and maintain peer-level relationships with key opinion leaders in psychiatry, neuromodulation, and related fields
• Establish and manage external research partnerships with academic investigators and clinical collaborators

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be asked to perform different tasks if your role within or the objectives of the organization changes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in clinical development within the medical device, pharmaceutical, or biotech industry, with progressive leadership responsibility
• Demonstrated experience leading clinical studies from protocol design through execution, including at least one study that supported a regulatory submission or market approval
• Experience directly managing clinical, scientific, or medical affairs teams, and a track record of representing an organization at scientific meetings
• To be able to travel to Houston, TX for onsite meetings (approximately ~4-5 times per year) and to other scientific conferences and/or clinical meetings

Requirements

• Experience in active implantable medical devices, neuromodulation, or neurostimulation therapies (bonus)
• Clinical or research background in psychiatry, depression, or related mental health indications (bonus)
• Advanced degree (MD, PhD, or equivalent) and a record of peer-reviewed publications or successful grant applications (bonus)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
• Participation in our 401k plan
• Unlimited PTO
• The chance to work with an incredible group of people working towards a common goal for a better future