Head of Medical Affairs (Hybrid/Remote)
Ceribell
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Sunnyvale, CA · $310k–$395k a year · Posted November 11, 2026
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About Ceribell
Ceribell is a medical technology company focused on transforming the diagnosis and management of patients with serious neurological conditions. The Ceribell System is a novel, point-of-care electroencephalography (“EEG”) platform specifically designed to address the unmet needs of patients in the acute care setting, and is being used in hundreds of community hospitals, large academic facilities and major IDN's across the country. Our entire team is driven by a shared commitment to transforming the landscape of critical care through our rapid seizure detection technology, come join the movement!
Position Overview :
Ceribell is seeking a strategic and highly motivated Head of Medical Affairs to lead our clinical education and scientific exchange initiatives. In this pivotal leadership role, you will define our overarching medical affairs strategy, cultivate deep relationships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and critical care societies, and champion the pathway to new clinical consensus guidelines. Working closely with cross-functional partners in Clinical, Regulatory, and Compliance, you will oversee all scientific communications and advisory boards, ensuring the clinical value and appropriate application of Ceribell’s technology is accurately and effectively communicated across the medical community.
What you'll do:
Medical Affairs strategy
Lead the strategy to engage KOLs and societies on medical affairs topics aimed at supporting the appropriate clinical application of our product through scientific education.
AES, ACNS, ACEP, SCCN, ADS, NCS
Engage and build relationships key society leaders
Develop a path to guidelines / consensus statements for these societies
Partner with the clinical to develop a scientific dissemination plan across society forums (annual meetings, webinars, regional meetings, etc.)
Define overall medical and scientific dissemination strategy
KOL engagement and Advisory board leadership
Serve as a key representative of Ceribell at national conferences
Develop and maintain relationships with key KOLs across aforementioned 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 with Ceribell
Medical and scientific thought leadership
Lead development and medical review of scientific communication materials, including publications, congress materials, white papers, and clinical education content.
Serve a Ceribell thought leader for scientific exchange at key forums and conferences
Design and build the Medical Affairs organization from the ground up, including recommending optimal team structures, recruiting and mentoring future staff and managing departmental budgets to achieve strategic goals.
Cross Functional Collaboration
Partner with Clinical Affairs on interpretation and dissemination of clinical trial and real-world evidence data.
Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs to ensure promotional and scientific content remains consistent with regulatory submissions and approved claims.
Work with Legal/Compliance to ensure adherence to applicable regulations (e.g., FDA, AdvaMed Code of Ethics) and internal compliance policies.
Other responsibilities as assigned by your Manager/Supervisor
What We're Looking For:
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.
Compensation:
SF Bay Area/NY Metro Area/LA Metro: $351,000 - $395,000/year
National: $310,000 - $346,000/year Compensation Range $310,000 — $395,000 USD
A candidate’s final salary offer will be based on their skills, education, work location and experience, and thus it may differ from the posted range. Compensation may also include bonuses consistent with Ceribell’s corporate compensation plan. Note, the above description is not all-encompassing and Ceribell reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time.
In addition to your base compensation, Ceribell offers eligible employees the following:
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!
Application Deadline: Ongoing
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