Scientist, Study Manager

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We are creating devices that enable a bi‑directional interface with the brain. These devices allow us to restore movement to the paralyzed, restore sight to the blind, and revolutionize how humans interact with their digital world.

The Preclinical Team is responsible for designing, conducting, documenting, analyzing, and reporting preclinical studies. Our team provides a means for ensuring the safe, effective, and robust implantation of Neuralink devices into animals and, ultimately, humans.

The Study Manager is a staff scientist who will interact with Neuralink’s technical and clinical teams, as well as senior staff, to ensure that preclinical bench, pilot, R&D, and safety studies are carried out, critical data is gathered to support regulatory filings, and methods comply with good laboratory practices (GLP), if applicable. You will compress timelines and work closely with a Study Director to compile data, handle reporting, communicate cross‑functionally, establish timelines, and eliminate roadblocks that halt progress.

• Performing and verifying data collection
• Serving as the main point of contact for assigned studies
• Interacting directly with the Sponsor, SD, and other teams to obtain important information for a study
• Establish, monitor, and compress timelines
• Ensure SOPs are implemented and adhered to
• Assign and confirm staff trainings are complete
• Follow up with key players throughout the study duration and lead key meetings
• Compile and analyze data
• Review reports cross‑functionally
• Write final and auxiliary scientific reports
• Support study design and protocol writing
• Generate deviation reports in response to QA audits
• Improve our internal information process and execution, including finalizing details and documents, and generate tracked documents on our internal laboratory management system
• Represent the team across company communication channels

• Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, natural sciences, or a related field
• Evidence of exceptional technical depth in neuroscience, biomedical engineering, or a related field
• Experience working with, or a working knowledge of, medical devices
• Strong understanding of the scientific method and engineering first principles
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage a project, lab, or study
• Strong foundation in technical writing and data analysis
• Natural capacity to communicate cross‑functionally between teams and departments
• Organized and independent worker
• Ability to deliver high‑quality results rapidly and consistently without sacrificing quality
• Computer skills and proficiency in Google Docs, Sheets, Drive, and Mail
• Skilled in statistical analyses and related software (e.g., Prism, R, SPSS)
• Ability to travel as needed

• 3+ years of academic or industry experience managing research projects
• Experience with or an understanding of GLP and FDA guidelines
• Experience working alongside technical and operational teams
• Experience working in an OR
• Coding skills (e.g., SAS, R, Matlab, Python, SQL) and automated process development
• Experience working with or a working knowledge of medical devices

Office (on site required), but could include vivarium, laboratory, and operating room

The anticipated base salary for this position is expected to be within the following range. Your actual base pay will be determined by your job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. In addition to base salary, Neuralink offers equity compensation (in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSU)) for all full‑time employees.

Base Salary Range: $111,000 USD – $185,000 USD

Full‑time employees are eligible for the following benefits listed below.

• 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
• Paid holidays
• Meals provided
• Equity (RSUs)
  * Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
• 401(k) plan
  * Interns initially excluded until they work 1,000 hours
• Parental leave
  * Temporary Employees & Interns excluded
• Flexible time off
  * Temporary Employees & Interns excluded