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San Francisco, CA
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Hinge Health is moving people beyond pain by transforming the way it is treated and prevented. Connecting people digitally and in-person with expert clinical care, we combine advanced technology, AI and a care team of experts to guide people through personalized care directly from their phone. Our approach is proven to reduce pain by 68%, prevent 42% of new opioid prescriptions, and avoid more than half of joint replacement surgeries. Available to 18M people, Hinge Health is trusted by leading health plans and employers, including Land O’Lakes, L.L. Bean, Salesforce, Self-Insured Schools of California, Southern Company, State of New Jersey, US Foods, and Verizon.
Learn more at http://www.hingehealth.com
Here at Hinge Health, we welcome all applicants and know a diverse team makes us better and stronger. We look for individuals who embody our leadership principles and we value varied experiences and skill sets. Beyond specific work experience, we also look for unique capabilities and skill sets that are key indicators an applicant will thrive in our fast-paced, frequently evolving environment. If this sounds like the kind of place you’d like to be part of, please apply – we would love to hear from you!
Hinge Health Hybrid Model:
We believe that remote work and in-person work have their own advantages and disadvantages, and we want to be able to leverage the best of both worlds. Employees in hybrid roles are required to be in the office 3 days/week.
About the Role
The Head of Neurostimulation Science will be responsible for leading the clinical strategy and development of our Enso product line, which includes electrical neurostimulation and other pain relief technologies, as well as biosensor technologies. This includes but is not limited to the strategy, design and delivery of treatments for new pain areas, the creation and execution of new treatment and sensor technologies, and thorough testing and development of evidence for new treatments and technologies.
This position will need to progress scientific strategy and execution along with our clinical, hardware, regulatory, and product teams. The Head of Neurostimulation Science will also need to ensure efficacy and feasibility of our products by working closely with our technical teams. They will also need to independently lead and contribute to regulatory submissions, process improvement, and mentoring.
This position will manage a small team of experts, while collaborating with partner teams.
The objectives of the Neurostimulation Science Head will be set in agreement with the Hardware, Clinical, and Product organizations.
WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH
- Manage the scientific process to create additional treatments, setting the stage for multiple channels and markets
- Direct the scientific exploration and research of new pain relief technologies and modalities – this will set the stage for business lines
- Interact and partner with external organizations, in order to champion new treatments
- Willingness to work cross-functionally with product, engineering, clinical, and external teams as part of a group effort to progress Hinge Health’s technological advancements.
- Other related duties as assigned.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Scientific doctoral level degree (e.g. PhD), relevant equivalent clinical qualification, or other relevant university degree with extensive experience in clinical device development.
- Five or more years of relevant biomedical industry or medical device experience is required.
- Understanding of scientific and clinical issues related to the design and implementation of neurostimulation in medical devices.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional setting.
- Experience with FDA regulatory submissions, life cycle management, advisory boards, annual safety updates.
WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT US
- Inclusive healthcare and benefits: On top of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, we offer employees and their family members help with gender-affirming care, tools for family and fertility planning, and travel reimbursements if healthcare isn’t available where you live.
- Planning for the future: Start saving for the future with our traditional or Roth 401k retirement plan options which include a 2% company match.
- Modern life stipends: Manage your own learning and development
