Clinical Research Coordinator

Company:

We are creating the future of brain-computer interfaces: building devices now that have the potential to help people with paralysis regain mobility and independence and invent new technologies that could expand our abilities, our community, and our world.

As a Clinical Research Coordinator, you’ll work under the direction of the Clinical Trial Manager and within Neuralink’s Clinical team. You will also help support the team responsible for clinical trial operational and regulatory activities. 

Examples of concrete duties

• Support Neuralink clinical studies by ensuring adherence to study protocols as well as ensuring compliance with regulations and standards for clinical research.  
• Serve as the first line of contact with interested clinical trial participants. 
• Establish and maintain relationships with community partners and patient advocacy groups.
• Assist Community Engagement team with trial recruitment activities. 
• Review study specific materials and extract relevant data. 
• Develop and implement SOPs for clinical trials and related activities.
• Collect and complete regulatory documents for the Sponsor and Institutional Review Board (IRB) as needed.
• Provide regulatory assistance when needed including, but not limited to safety reports, SAE reporting, additional submissions, approvals, and closures.
• Support Clinical Research Associate(s) to conduct study monitoring visits and prepare for site audits.
• Maintain a working knowledge of and assure compliance with Good Clinical Practices, Federal Regulatory requirements, Risk-Based Approach to Monitoring, and Neuralink SOPs.

Certifications

• Opportunity to obtain your CCRA certification or equivalent (yes, we’ll pay for it!) 

Key Qualifications

• Working knowledge of medical and scientific terminology.
• Demonstrated communication and management skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and demonstrated tactfulness and diplomacy in communication, preferably in a medical setting.
• Basic understanding of the clinical trial process.
• Experience working collaboratively and effectively on a team.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with clinical studies.
• Basic knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (ISO 14155), 21 CFR part 50, 54, 56, 812 and other applicable regulations.
• Experience coordinating clinical trials or research. 

About you

• Self driven; able to initiate and work independently.
• Effective communicator; able to present information to colleagues and lay audiences.
• Positive attitude: ability to work well with others.
• Adaptable to change and willing to accept added responsibilities and accountability.
• Ability to meet deadlines with accuracy and efficiency.
• Great attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective multitasking skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and effectively and collaboratively in a cross-disciplinary team. 

Pay Transparency:

Based on California law, the following details are for California individuals only:

California base salary range:  $72,000—$85,000 USDYour actual base salary and level will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.    Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at Neuralink. Employees are eligible for equity and benefits in addition.  

What we offer:

• An opportunity to change the world and work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields. 
• Growth potential. We rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact. 
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan; parental leave.
• Flexible time off + paid holidays.
• Equity + 401(k) plan.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Meals provided.

Multiple studies have found that a higher percentage of women and BIPOC candidates won't apply if they don't meet every listed qualification. Neuralink values candidates of all backgrounds. If you find yourself excited by our mission but you don't check every box in the description, we encourage you to apply anyway!

Neuralink provides equal opportunity in all of our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state and local laws.  This policy applies to all aspects of the employmen