--- title: "VP of Clinical Science" company: "Echo" company_url: "https://www.remjobs.works/companies/echo" url: "https://www.remjobs.works/job/echo-vp-of-clinical-science-22985f34-4339-476d-9733-f0ba472b8e0e" apply_url: "https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/echo/jobs/4370014009" workplace: onsite location: "San Francisco" employment_type: unspecified seniority: vp role: other region: united-states skills: ["gcp"] date_posted: 2026-08-14T15:26:40.000Z first_seen_by_remjobs: 2026-09-04T18:42:43.818Z --- # VP of Clinical Science **Echo** · San Francisco Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/echo/jobs/4370014009 ## About Echo Echo helps B2B founders know exactly what to say during a sales call to win the business, including how to respond to any objections that come up. We do this by generating a personalized sales playbook based on best practices and providing an intuitive interface for following its guidelines in real time. ## About the role #### Company Overview Echo Neurotechnologies is an exciting new startup in the Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) space, driving innovation through advanced hardware engineering and AI solutions. Our mission is to deliver cutting-edge technologies that restore autonomy to people living with disabilities and improve their quality of life. #### Team Culture Join a small, dedicated team of knowledgeable and motivated professionals. Our early-stage environment offers the opportunity to take ownership of broad decisions with significant and long-lasting impact. We emphasize continuous learning and growth, fostering cross-functional collaboration where your contributions are vital to our success. ##### Job Description We are seeking an experienced **VP of Clinical Science** to lead clinical science and scientific affairs for our Class III program. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for designing and executing the clinical evidence strategy required for a successful PMA, while building a strong scientific foundation through KOL engagement, publications, and medical education. The ideal candidate is both a rigorous clinical scientist and a strategic leader who can operate hands-on in a startup environment while preparing the organization for clinical trials and regulatory success. ##### Role Responsibilities - Own the clinical evidence strategy in support of the Class III PMA pathway, including IDE strategy, pivotal trial design, endpoints, and statistical considerations. - Lead the development of clinical protocols, investigator brochures, clinical investigation plans, and related study documents. - Drive clinical data interpretation, evidence synthesis, and preparation of clinical sections for regulatory submissions. - Partner closely with Regulatory, Quality, and R&D to ensure clinical evidence aligns with design controls, risk management, and overall product strategy. - Lead scientific affairs strategy, including KOL identification, advisory board development, and long-term scientific partnerships. - Drive publication and congress strategy (abstracts, manuscripts, presentations) to build clinical awareness and scientific credibility. - Represent the company at key scientific and medical meetings; support medical education and training initiatives. - Serve as a scientific spokesperson with clinicians, investigators, and external stakeholders. - Provide clinical and scientific input to Board updates, investor materials, and due diligence processes. - Contribute to reimbursement and health economics strategy through clinical evidence planning. ##### Qualifications ###### Required Qualifications - Advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD, or equivalent) in a relevant scientific or clinical field; - Demonstrated success leading clinical strategy and evidence generation for at least one Class III PMA (or equivalent high-risk pathway). - Strong expertise in clinical trial design, endpoints, biostatistics interpretation, and GCP/FDA clinical regulations. - Proven ability to engage and manage KOLs, build advisory boards, and drive high-impact publications and scientific communications. - Experience operating in a startup or high-growth environment, with comfort being both strategic and hands-on. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex clinical science for diverse audiences (regulators, investors, clinicians, Board). ###### Preferred Qualifications - Direct experience with IDE submissions, pivotal trial execution, and PMA clinical modules. - Background in complex devices (e.g., implants, interventional systems, or software-enabled technologies). - Prior leadership of a clinical or scientific affairs function in a Series A–C company. - Experience contributing to health economics/outcomes research or reimbursement strategy. - Existing network of relevant KOLs and investigators in the target therapeutic area. Salary$260,000—$320,000 USD #### What We Offer - An opportunity to work on exciting, cutting-edge projects to transform patients’ lives in a highly collaborative work environment. - Competitive compensation, including stock options. - Comprehensive benefits package. - 401(k) program with matching contributions. #### Equal Opportunity Employer Echo Neurotechnologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #### Confidentiality All applications will be treated confidentially. Applicants may be asked to sign an NDA after the initial stages of the interview process. --- Source: Echo's own career page, read by RemJobs. Canonical HTML version: https://www.remjobs.works/job/echo-vp-of-clinical-science-22985f34-4339-476d-9733-f0ba472b8e0e