Biomedicine, Cardiovascular, Clinical Data, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Clinical Research, Clinical Support, Conferences, Content Development, Cross-Functional, Leadership, Medical Products, Physiology, Product Development, Product Strategy, Publications, Regulations, Research & Development (R&D), Startup, Strategic Planning
PhD-Level Clinical Science Specialist / Manager
We've partnered with our start-up structural heart client as they are seeking a PhD-level Clinical Science Specialist / Manager to serve as a key scientific contributor across clinical, regulatory, and R&D. This role sits at the intersection of data, physicians, and product development—translating complex clinical evidence into clear insights, publications, and strategic direction.
This is a high-visibility role with direct exposure to leadership and external stakeholders.
Your Role With The Company:
- Lead development of scientific content: manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, and regulatory-facing materials
- Synthesize clinical data, literature, and competitive insights into clear, defensible narratives
- Partner with physicians to develop and refine publications and conference materials
- Support preclinical and clinical data interpretation to inform product and clinical strategy
- Identify and drive publication and conference strategy (abstracts, submissions, timelines)
- Present key insights from scientific meetings to internal teams
Desired Profile:
- PhD in a scientific discipline (cardiovascular or biomedical focus preferred)
- Experience with peer-reviewed publications (writing, submission, authorship)
- Strong ability to translate complex data into compelling scientific narratives
- Familiarity with cardiovascular physiology and structural heart therapies
- Ability to work directly with physicians and cross-functional teams
- High ownership mindset in a fast-paced, build environment
Why This Role:
- Direct impact on scientific strategy and external visibility of a TMVR program
- Close collaboration with key opinion leaders and physicians
- Opportunity to shape publications, conferences, and clinical messaging
- High exposure to leadership (reports to COO)