Job Description
About Paradromics Paradromics is building an advanced brain computer interface (BCI) platform engineering neurotechnology solutions for unmet medical needs. A revolutionary leap beyond today’s research-grade BCI, our Connexus® BCI collects neural signals at an industry-leading, high-data rate and is designed for long-term therapeutic use. With the brain in direct communication with digital devices, we can leverage technology to transform how we treat conditions ranging from sensory and motor deficits to untreatable depression and pain management—allowing millions of people to live happier, healthier, and more enriching lives.
The Role
The Clinical Neurotechnology Research Assistant (CNRA) will plan and conduct clinical research involving Paradromics technology and clinical study participants. This will include planning and carrying out specific research activities, in accordance with established plans and protocols, and managing research sessions with clinical study participants. This work will require frequent travel, including to the research sites (for study set-up activities prior to study initiation and for study support activities after study initiation) and to the homes of participants in clinical studies to conduct research sessions. This role will work under the guidance of the Clinical Affairs department and will include close collaboration and cross-functional work with Paradromics teams including Data Science & Engineering, Neuroscience, Regulatory, Quality, and Product Development. This role will also interface directly with Paradromics senior leadership and with study Principal Investigators and Research Staff. Excellent interpersonal skills are required to effectively communicate and interact with the wide range of individuals this role with work with.
This position is instrumental in supporting the company’s continued growth and future success, and requires an individual with a “can-do,” self-starter attitude who is excited about working collaboratively and diving into hands-on, detailed clinical work in an early-stage medical device company.
This position is based in Austin, TX and expected travel of 60-80%, majority of which will cover Northern California and North East regions in the US.
Responsibilities - Establish excellent interpersonal relationships and high-quality communication with study site investigators, research staff, study participants, and study participant caregivers and family.
- Directly support and contribute to the development of clinical research plans, including protocol development and creation of operation plans and workflows.
- Directly support recruitment and screening activities to ensure appropriate study participants are enrolled in a timely manner
- Directly support site training activities related to all aspects of the clinical study, in accordance with the approved research protocol and all applicable rules and regulations.
- Responsible for research session planning, in conjunction with Paradromics cross-functional teams, and in coordination with research site personnel.
- Responsible for completing and documenting research sessions and activities, specifically including research sessions with research participants in their home environment.
- Responsible for clinical research data collection and data management.
- Support IRB submissions and interactions
- Support the evolution of clinical research including optimizing workflows, documentation, record keeping, and provide input regarding changes to research protocols as needed.
- Maintain compliance with standard operating procedures and applicable clinical research rules and regulations.
- Excellent technical knowledge of Paradromics products, technologies, and procedures.
- Excellent clinical process acumen and ability to drive clinical functional excellence activities.
- Drive high quality data collection to support scientific communications, data publication strategies, regulatory submissions, and internal documentation.
- Support Trial Master File review and audit activities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering, Science, or related technical or clinical research field.
- Minimum 3 years of clinical research experience in medical device companies, working on behalf of the sponsor.
- Clinical research experience in neuromodulation, neurostimulation, deep brain stimulation, brain computer interface, and other active implantable devices or neural implants is highly desired.
- Experience with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
- Ability to work independently with excellent problem-solving skills.
- The desire to thrive in a team environment with a diverse group of people, where individual contributions are highly valued.
- Detail oriented with ability to deliver high quality output consistently and on time.
- The desire for continuous learning and improvement.
- Ability to thrive in times of change while adhering to cultural focus on people and patients.
- Excellent communication skills both orally and in written form with a desire for in-person communication.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and plan accordingly.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a similar clinical neurotechnology research assistant role.
- Experience working in a clinical field role directly in the brain-computer interface space or deep brain stimulation including active implantable devices, neural implants, and/or brain-computer interfaces.
- Experience with active electronic medical devices containing software.
- Experience working with people living with progressive neuromuscular conditions or neural injuries
Paradromics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
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