R&D Strategy & Operations Manager

About Ceribell Ceribell is a medical technology company focused on transforming the diagnosis and management of patients with serious neurological conditions. The Ceribell System is a novel, point-of-care electroencephalography (“EEG”) platform specifically designed to address the unmet needs of patients in the acute care setting, and is being used in hundreds of community hospitals, large academic facilities and major IDN's across the country. Our entire team is driven by a shared commitment to transforming the landscape of critical care through our rapid seizure detection technology, come join the movement! Position Overview : We are seeking a highly motivated R&D Strategy & Operations Manager to join the Office of the CTO at Ceribell. We are looking for a versatile problem-solver who combines technical literacy, analytical rigor, and project management skills to drive execution of key R&D initiatives. You will partner closely with the Chief of Staff and CTO to ensure smooth operations, effective cross-functional collaboration, and clear communication of priorities. This is an ideal role for someone with a technical background (electrical or mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or related) who is eager to expand into a high-impact operations leadership role within a fast-growing MedTech company. What you'll do: Strategic Analysis & Reporting Conduct analyses to support technology and operational decision-making (product and R&D road mapping, capacity planning, process improvement, insight generation) Prepare presentations, reports, and briefs for the CTO and leadership team Project & Program Management Drive execution of priority R&D and technology initiatives, coordinating across Product Development, Engineering, Data Science, Operations, Regulatory, Quality and GTM teams Own trackers, dashboards, and status updates to ensure projects remain on schedule Identify risks, dependencies, and escalate as appropriate Special Projects Lead or support ad hoc projects and strategic initiatives in R&D, technology, operations, business systems and external relations Conduct research and benchmarking to inform decision-making What We're Looking For: PhD required. Academic fields could include Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, or related technical field Experience with medical devices is highly preferred Preferred experience with strategic consulting or business strategy and operations with exposure to MedTech product management Strong project management and organizational abilities Ability to independently conduct product research, including literature review, customer interview, competitive analysis, and opportunity assessment Ability to bring structure to complex and ambiguous questions, as well as creating and executing frameworks that will drive towards effective solutions Excellent written and verbal communication Ability to travel up to 10% Attributes Technically curious, comfortable engaging with stakeholders across many disciplines and levels Confidence engaging with Executive leadership Highly adaptable and resourceful Leads with kindness and empathy Able to balance detail orientation with big-picture thinking Has an ownership mentality, with a desire to produce high visibility and high impact work Compensation Range $150,000 — $200,000 USD A candidate’s final salary offer will be based on their skills, education, work location and experience, and thus it may differ from the posted range. Compensation may also include bonuses consistent with Ceribell’s corporate compensation plan. Note, the above description is not all-encompassing and Ceribell reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. In addition to your base compensation, Ceribell offers eligible employees the following: Performance-based incentive compensation (varies by role) Equity opportunities 100% Employer paid Health Benefits for Employees 50% - 70% Employer paid Health, Dental &…