Head of Medical Affairs (Hybrid/Remote)

The role

The Head of Medical Affairs will lead clinical education and scientific exchange initiatives. This role defines medical affairs strategy, manages KOL relationships, and oversees scientific communications.

What you will do

• Lead strategy to engage KOLs and societies on medical affairs topics
• Engage and build relationships with key society leaders
• Develop a path to guidelines and consensus statements for societies
• Partner with clinical to develop scientific dissemination plans
• Define overall medical and scientific dissemination strategy
• Serve as a key representative of Ceribell at national conferences
• Develop and maintain relationships with key KOLs
• Plan and lead advisory boards
• Recruit KOLs and thought leaders for speaker partnerships
• Lead development and medical review of scientific communication materials

Required qualifications

• Advanced clinical or scientific degree (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
• Demonstrated success in identifying, engaging, and building long-term relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and major academic societies
• Extensive experience guiding the development of consensus statements, clinical guidelines, and scientific publication plans
• Proven ability to plan and moderate scientific advisory boards and clinical forums
• Strong business acumen to define strategic goals, manage budgets, and recruit talent
• Comprehensive understanding of FDA regulations, AdvaMed Code of Ethics, and regulatory compliance standards
• Exceptional cross-functional collaboration skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently (approx. 30-40%)

Nice to have

• Deep therapeutic area expertise in neurology, neurocritical care, emergency medicine, or intensive care

Benefits

• Performance-based incentive compensation
• Equity opportunities
• 100% Employer paid Health Benefits for Employees
• 50% - 70% Employer paid Health, Dental & Vision for dependents
• 100% paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a discount
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Flexible paid time off
• 13 Paid Holidays + 3 Company Wellness Days
• Excellent parental leave policy

About the company

Ceribell is a medical technology company focused on transforming the diagnosis and management of patients with serious neurological conditions. The Ceribell System is a point-of-care electroencephalography platform used in community hospitals, academic facilities, and major IDNs.