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Position Summary
We are seeking an execution-focused scientific leader to drive the management of global External Research programs, including Investigator-Sponsored Research (ISR). This role owns planning, execution, and delivery of multiple concurrent clinical and scientific initiatives in close partnership with leadership, physicians, and cross-functional teams.
The Senior Scientist will serve as a hands-on program leader, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met while proactively managing risks and operational complexity. The role requires strong scientific fluency in interpreting clinical data, guide evidence generation, and communication that support product differentiation and clinical adoption.
The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, takes initiative, and excels at managing competing priorities while driving programs from concept through completion.

Key Responsibilities
Scientific Affairs & Physician Engagement
Lead development of abstracts, publications, presentations, and scientific materials
Lead or support physician interactions, advisory boards, and working groups to advance study objectives and scientific understanding

Scientific Strategy & Evidence Generation
Contribute to and influence the development and execution of the Scientific Affairs and evidence-generation strategy aligned with organizational and product priorities
Identify evidence gaps and help prioritize clinical, real-world evidence (RWE), and investigator-led research initiatives

Cross-Functional Program Management
Lead external research across regions to ensure alignment on clinical and scientific objectives
Track and communicate program status, milestones, and outcomes to senior leadership

Clinical Program Management
Serve as lead program manager and primary point of accountability for assigned global clinical studies from initiation through close-out
Develop and maintain integrated project plans, timelines, budgets, and resourcing strategies
Ensure study outputs are actionable and aligned with downstream publication, regulatory, and commercialization needs
Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP, FDA, EU MDR, and applicable global regulatory standards
Support inspection and audit readiness (FDA, notified bodies, internal audits)

Vendor, Site & Financial Oversight
Oversee study budgets, tracking, and financial performance
Provide input into contracts, payments, and site engagement strategies

Team & Leadership Contributions
Mentor junior team members and contribute to a high-performing, collaborative culture
Drive accountability, ownership, and a bias toward action across teams
1049 Elwell Court, Palo Alto, CA 94303 www.recormedical.com
Contribute to building scalable Scientific Affairs capabilities, including frameworks for evidence generation, external research governance, and best practices

Qualifications
Experience
12+ years (Bachelor's), 8+ years (Master's), or 5+ years (PhD) in MedTech, Biotech, Pharma, or related industry
Demonstrated success leading global clinical programs and external research initiatives

Core Capabilities
Ability to distill and communicate complex clinical data to diverse stakeholders
Strong expertise in clinical study execution and regulatory frameworks (ICH-GCP required)
Experience working with KOLs, investigators, and advisory boards
Proven ability to manage cross-functional programs and external partners (CROs/vendors)
Scientific writing, data interpretation, and publication experience; working knowledge of statistics required

Leadership & Execution Skills
Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
Strong problem-solving ability in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Highly organized, proactive, and results-oriented

Other
Therapeutic area experience (e.g., hypertension, cardiology, vascular physiology)
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Salary range: $166,954 - $181,000 (Commensurate with experience, skills, education and training)

The successful candidate's starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.

Equal Employment Opportunity
At Recor Medical, we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop new and innovative solutions for patients. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Pre-Employment Requirements

At Recor Medical, patient safety, integrity, and regulatory compliance are foundational to everything we do. To support these standards,employmentis contingent upon meeting the following requirements:

• Background Screening & Drug Testing:Final candidates may be required to successfully complete a background check and/or drug screening, conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Washington Fair Chance Act Compliance (if applicable):For applicants who reside in or are applying for roles based in Washington State, Recor Medical adheres to the Washington Fair Chance Act. This means we do not inquire about or consider criminal history until after an initial determination has been made that the candidate is otherwise qualified for the role, and we do not automatically exclude individuals based on criminal records.
• New Hire Training:Allemployees are required to successfully completeRecor training program within their first 90 days of employment as a condition of continued employment.

Radiation Safety Requirement

Certain field-based roles at Recor Medical require work in environments where radiation sources (e.g., x-ray equipment) are in use. Employees in these roles will be issued a personal dosimetry badge to monitor occupational exposure and are required to wear it in accordance with company policy and applicable regulatory standards. This program is designed to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and to maintain radiation exposure at levels that are As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA). Additional guidance and protective equipment, as necessary, will be provided as part of onboarding and ongoing safety training.

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