Director of Scientific Affairs

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director of Scientific Affairs in Slovenia.

We are seeking a visionary scientific leader to drive the strategy and execution of clinical evidence generation in a cutting-edge digital health environment. This role will lead large-scale clinical studies, manage grant applications, and foster academic collaborations to translate extensive patient data into impactful publications. You will leverage advanced analytics and AI-powered tools to optimize research operations, while also contributing to business strategy by identifying high-value funding opportunities and strategic partnerships. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced setting, balancing rigorous scientific oversight with innovative technology-driven approaches to improve patient outcomes and advance the field of medical extended reality.

Accountabilities

• Lead the end-to-end process of identifying, writing, and submitting federal, state, and foundation grant applications to secure non-dilutive funding.
• Develop and maintain a strategic grant pipeline aligned with clinical priorities and organizational objectives.
• Design and oversee randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and other clinical studies, ensuring regulatory and ethical compliance across multiple sites.
• Manage collaborations with academic institutions, clinical partners, and CROs to execute research programs on time and within budget.
• Conduct statistical analyses of large-scale clinical datasets, translating insights into actionable recommendations and peer-reviewed publications.
• Deploy AI tools and automated workflows to accelerate literature reviews, data processing, and report generation.
• Represent the organization in academic and clinical communities, building thought leadership and credibility in the field of medical XR.
  
  

Requirements

• Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in Clinical Psychology, Neuroscience, Public Health, Biostatistics, or a related field.
• Proven success in writing and securing significant research grants (e.g., NIH, NSF, DOD, or major foundations).
• Extensive experience designing and managing complex clinical research projects, particularly RCTs.
• Strong track record of first-author or co-authored peer-reviewed publications.
• Proficiency in statistical programming (Python or R) and experience with SQL and cloud-based data warehouses for large-scale data analysis.
• Ability to bridge rigorous academic research with fast-paced health-tech operations.
• Experience leveraging AI tools and agent platforms to enhance research efficiency is highly desirable.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, with performance-based bonuses tied to research and grant milestones.
• Equity participation in a high-growth health-tech company.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• 15 days of PTO in the first year, with growth opportunities as the company scales.
• Fully remote work flexibility and collaboration with a global team of clinicians, engineers, and researchers.
• Opportunities to publish novel research findings and contribute to thought leadership in an emerging field.
  
  

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

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