Director/Sr. Director, Preclinical Development

 

Pulse Biosciences (Nasdaq: PLSE) is a bio-electric medicine company committed to health innovation that has the potential to improve and extend the lives of patients.  The CellFX® System will be the first commercial product to harness the distinctive advantages of our proprietary Nano-Pulse Stimulation™ (NPS™) technology. The unique cell-specific effects of the NPS mechanism of action have the potential to significantly benefit patients across multiple medical applications, including dermatology, our first planned commercial application.

We exist to make a positive difference in the lives of patients, physicians, healthcare providers, shareholders and our Pulse Biosciences team members.  We take pride in hiring the best and brightest minds to our world-class company.   Individuals who are creative, forward-thinking, and who approach challenges with an innovative attitude will excel in our culture.   

Position Summary

The Director/Sr. Director of Preclinical Research leads a multidisciplinary team of scientists and bioengineers performing applied preclinical research and development of Pulse Biosciences’ NPS technology for future applications in a wide variety of surgical specialties including open, percutaneous, laparoscopic, endoscopic, and catheter-based procedures. This individual is responsible for providing leadership to the team and is also responsible for developing, planning and managing complex preclinical research programs.  This role requires a firm understanding of physiology, histology, and experience with a variety of surgical techniques.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide dynamic leadership to a group of highly advanced scientists, bioengineers and technicians performing applied research focused on future medical applications using Pulse Biosciences’ NPS technology.
• Manage contracts, outside research laboratories, and services/deliverables.
• Oversee and execute on all aspects of preclinical research and development activities including experimental design, protocol drafting, study execution, histology/sample processing, data analysis, writing reports and data presentations.
• Drive preclinical program and studies to generate actionable, informative data.
• Identify and implement workflow improvements to meet aggressive project deadlines.

• Present key data at internal meetings and scientific conferences; prepare research manuscripts for internal review and submission to peer-reviewed journals. 

• Explore opportunities to further NPS applications and support device iterations.
• Collaborate and plan with other functions with interdepartmental projects, project planning, etc. On time-sensitive projects seamlessly.
• Drive to meet deadlines and deliverables while working as an individual contributor and significant team member.

• Oversee department budget and ensure preclinical projects are delivered on-time and on-budget.

• Hire, develop and motivate a high performing team. Set team's annual deliverables/objectives, performance goals, and empower them to deliver on Pulse Biosciences’ strategic priorities and objectives.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

 

Education and Experience

• Require MD, DVM or PhD with 10 years research experience.  BS with 15 years, or MS with 12 years also acceptable.

• 10+ years of relevant experience in medical device, biotech, biomedical, life sciences field; industry experience required.

• Startup experience is a plus.
• Experience with open surgical, laparoscopic, endoscopic, or percutaneous disposable/reusable medical devices.

• Experience understanding, planning, coordinating, and conducting complex research studies.
• Familiarity and experience with other energy-based ablation devices/modalities is a plus.

 

Skills, Abilities, and Other Requirements

• Exceptional managerial skills overseeing highly technical scientists and bioengineers.
• Ability to design and plan complex research programs.
• Must be comfortable with wearing multiple hats when needed.
• Strong work ethics with a team-oriented mindset.
• Excellent oral written communication skills and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional project management skills.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work conscientiously and with minimal direction, using good judgment, taking initiative to accomplish short and long-range projects, and recommend actions with minimal direction.
• Ability to work as a team member, multi-task and be very flexible to adapt to the ever-changing work priorities and requirements of a dynamic, fast-growing company.
• Proficient knowledge and skill in Microsoft Office Suite applications including MS Project. SmartSheet a plus.
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.   Overnight and/or international travel may be required.
• Ability to lift 10-15 pounds.

 

Pulse Biosciences currently maintains a policy requiring all United States-based employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In accordance with applicable law, Pulse Biosciences will consider reasonable accommodations to employees who qualify as required under federal, state and local law where it is not an undue hardship to the company to do so. 

 

Our corporate headquarters is located in Hayward, California.  To learn more about us, visit our website at www.pulsebiosciences.com. 

 

At Pulse Biosciences, we are committed to providing a respectful work environment to our diverse workforce.  We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, age, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. 

 

 

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