Head of Medical Affairs

Ceribell │ Point-of-Care EEG

. Define Ceribell’s overarching medical affairs strategy.

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • United StatesLead💰 $310,000 - $395,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Medical Affairs strategy, KOL engagement, and scientific dissemination within the medical device and biotechnology sectors. Proven leadership in building and scaling Medical Affairs functions while ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and ethical standards.

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Advanced Clinical Or Scientific Degree10+ Years In Medical AffairsLeadership Experience In Medical AffairsKOL Engagement And Relationship BuildingFDA Regulations And Compliance

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Hard Skills

Medical Affairs StrategyScientific Publication DevelopmentConsensus Statement DevelopmentClinical Guidelines DevelopmentAdvisory Board PlanningBudget ManagementClinical Trial Data InterpretationScientific Education Content DevelopmentCross-Functional CollaborationStrategic Goal Definition

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration SkillsBusiness AcumenMentoring SkillsRelationship Management

Industry Keywords

Medical DeviceBiotechnologyPharmaceutical IndustryNeurologyNeurocritical CareEmergency MedicineIntensive CareAdvaMed Code Of EthicsRegulatory ComplianceKey Opinion Leaders (KOLs)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define Ceribell’s overarching medical affairs strategy.
Lead engagement with Key Opinion Leaders and critical care societies to support appropriate clinical application of Ceribell’s product through scientific education.
Develop a path to guidelines and consensus statements for relevant societies.
Partner with Clinical Affairs to develop scientific dissemination plans across annual meetings, webinars, regional meetings, and other society forums.
Serve as a key Ceribell representative at national conferences.
Develop and maintain relationships with KOLs across relevant societies and academic centers.
Plan and lead advisory boards focused on KOL and society engagement.
Recruit KOLs and thought leaders for scientific and non-promotional speaker partnerships.
Lead development and medical review of publications, congress materials, white papers, and clinical education content.
Serve as a Ceribell thought leader for scientific exchange at key forums and conferences.
Build the Medical Affairs organization, including team structures, recruitment, mentoring, and departmental budget management.
Partner with Clinical Affairs on clinical trial and real-world evidence data interpretation and dissemination.
Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs to align promotional and scientific content with regulatory submissions and approved claims.
Work with Legal/Compliance to ensure adherence to FDA regulations, the AdvaMed Code of Ethics, and internal compliance policies.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Manager/Supervisor.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced clinical or scientific degree required (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, with a proven track record of designing, building, and scaling a Medical Affairs function from the ground up.
Deep therapeutic area expertise in neurology, neurocritical care, emergency medicine, or intensive care is highly preferred.
Demonstrated success in identifying, engaging, and building long-term relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and major academic societies (e.g., AES, ACNS, ACEP, NCS).
Extensive experience guiding the development of consensus statements, clinical guidelines, and robust scientific publication plans.
Proven ability to plan and moderate high-impact scientific advisory boards and clinical forums.
Strong business acumen with the ability to define strategic goals, manage departmental budgets, and recruit top talent.
Comprehensive understanding of FDA regulations, the AdvaMed Code of Ethics, and regulatory compliance standards for scientific exchange and non-promotional medical communications.
Exceptional cross-functional collaboration skills, with a history of successful partnerships with Clinical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, Legal/Compliance, and Commercial teams.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to distill complex clinical data into clear, scientifically accurate educational materials.
Willingness and ability to travel frequently (approx. 30-40%) to attend national conferences, society meetings, and academic centers.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based incentive compensation (varies by role)
Equity opportunities
100% Employer paid Health Benefits for Employees
50% - 70% Employer paid Health, Dental & Vision for dependents (depending on plan selection)
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
Fantastic culture with tremendous career advancement opportunities
Joining a mission-minded organization!