--- title: 'Medical Director - Critical Care at Ceribell, Inc' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/medical-director-critical-care-ceribell-inc-united-states-mqt0m0wynz0f' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Medical Director - Critical Care at Ceribell, Inc - **Company:** Ceribell, Inc - **Location:** United States - **Compensation:** $300k–$309k - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-09-04 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ceribell/jobs/6175255004 ## Job description ## 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! The Medical Director will be a key member of the management team, providing medical oversight, expertise, and leadership to support Ceribell’s strategy to expand clinical indications, develop new products, and implement clinical trials to continue to build evidence to support market adoption. The Medical Director will be a visible advocate for driving education and awareness on how neurological patients in the ICU and the floor are monitored and diagnosed, helping healthcare providers monitor and reduce time from ordering an EEG to set-up from an average of 4 hours to under 10 minutes. They will be an important spokesperson, including providing guidance on neuro-critical health-related matters with key opinion leaders at scientific conferences and advisory boards defining global standards of care for patients. S/he will have the credibility, experience, and relationships to drive initiatives and results. ## What You Will Do Strategy - Lead medical strategy and planning - Support clinical, marketing, and product strategy Execution - Peer-to-peer engagement through sales (~70% time) - Working with sales to directly engage customers from pre-PO sales process, through hospital executive engagements, to workflow discussions - Educating the sales team on how to better engage customers (1-on-1 and directly working with sales trainer and sales leadership) - Developing other physician advocates for Ceribell so that these advocates can engage and present our products to more physicians - Peer-to-peer engagement through marketing (10%) - Support marketing in engaging different societies - Support advisory board - Give talks and webinars representing Ceribell - Evidence generation - support evidence generation and publications (10%) - Partner with clinical and marketing teams on post-market evidence: - Publication strategy and execution - Retrospective study strategy, design, and execution - Investigator-initiated study management and support - Identify and develop KOL and physician relationships: - To select appropriate partners for sponsored clinical trials and studies - To develop a network or fellows or residents who can assist with research and writing for Ceribell - Regulatory trials – support clinical/reg/R&D/Product team to design trials for data collection or approval by providing the medical expertise - Keep the organization updated with the latest literature - Identify key evidence or medical opportunities for the company - Provide medical expertise for cross-functional teams (10%) - To Product and R&D teams on future product development - To Regulatory and Reimbursement teams by interfacing with FDA and payers ## What You Bring - MD, DO or MD/PhD degree required - An experienced Neurologist or Intensivist with at least 10 years of experience in industry or as an attending physician. The Company is open to having a full-time Neurologist or Intensivist with direct experience in industry as or alternatively, an attending Neurologist or Intensivist who can spend 50% of his/her time with Ceribell and 50% with their practice. - Critical care experience required - Experience with the Ceribell platform - Experience and strong knowledge of neurological assessment and acute care workflow – highly desired. - Analytical and strategic thinking capabilities along with good judgment and decision-making skills balanced with high degree of EQ and well-balanced ego. - A dedication to integrity, transparency and honesty is a must; an informal, direct personal style and a flexible approach are highly desirable attributes. - Data driven mindset with the capability to envision the application of new technologies in novel ways to solve complex patient needs. - A commercially oriented mindset is important. S/he should have a strong understanding of the product commercialization pathway and be able to add value to general business strategy. - Expertise in presenting breakthrough products and new technologies to physicians. - Highly developed understanding of the external marketplace and medical literature to serve as a valuable key member of the executive team with the ability to bring medical and/or clinical knowledge to the analysis of the Company’s future commercial opportunities. - Excellent written, verbal communication, influence/leadership, and presentation skills to various audiences, particularly neurologists and intensivists as well as the ICU and other hospital administrators. - Ability to make reasonable tradeoffs and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, data driven entrepreneurial environment. - Creative and critical intellect with a 'what if' openness to new ideas and "thinks large". Generates ideas/opportunities and turns them into successful results. Flexible about implementation while being inflexible about the quality and timeliness of results. - A results-oriented executive who conveys a sense of urgency and drives for closure. Able to execute and prioritize multiple, competing tasks and demands. Recognizes and executes critical details. - Effective collaborative interpersonal skills: persuasive, generates enthusiasm, credible at all levels of the organization. - Comfortable and productive with rapidly changing organizational needs and adept at managing in a start-up resource environment. - Assist in formulating a process that adds a business and market component to prioritizing research projects. - Ability to interface effectively with all levels and functions within the organization, as well as the Company’s Board of Directors. - Experience as a respected senior clinical/medical leader with an excellent working relationship with the FDA including a successful history of effective collaboration through clinical studies, market release and post- marketing activities. - Significant experience in relating to marketing and business issues with a focus on clinical and medical support of commercial assets. - Broad contacts in academic medical centers, major practice centers, and the medical device industry - Location: Remote (US-Based) - Travel required: Up to 40% travel required (typically 2 days per week) This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. ## Compensation Range $300,000—$309,000 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 & Vision for dependents (depending on plan selection) - 100% paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance - 401(k) with a generous company match - Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a discount - Monthly cell phone stipend - Flexible paid time off - 13 Paid Holidays + 3 Company Wellness Days - Excellent parental leave policy - Fantastic culture with tremendous career advancement opportunities - Joining a mission-minded organization! Application Deadline: Ongoing Other Job Details Ceribell reports transfers of value to health care providers (HCPs) as required by federal and state transparency laws. These laws and implementing regulations require Ceribell to provide government agencies with HCPs’ names, addresses and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. If you are an HCP and we pay or reimburse your recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Ceribell, your name, address and the amount of payments made may be reported to the government. ## Equal Opportunity Employer Ceribell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Ceribell complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Ceribell is an E-Verify employer. Any applicant with a disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact talent@ceribell.com to request reasonable accommodation. Privacy Statement For information on how Ceribell processes personal data of job applicants, please review our[Privacy Policy](https://ceribell.com/privacy-policy/). Compliance Disclaimer If you believe this job posting is non-compliant, please submit a report to legal@ceribell.com. Please note that we will not respond to inquiries unrelated to job posting compliance. ## About Ceribell, Inc ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Ceribell is a medical technology company that has developed an AI-powered, point-of-care electroencephalography (EEG) platform to rapidly diagnose and continuously monitor patients with suspected seizures in acute care settings. - **Entity Type**: Public (NASDAQ: CBLL, IPO October 2024) - **Headquarters**: Sunnyvale, California, United States - **Founded**: 2014 (incorporated as Brain Stethoscope, Inc., renamed CeriBell, Inc. in 2015) - **Founders**: Not publicly listed on the company website or primary SEC filings; the company was founded by a team of medical device and neurology experts. ## Core Business - **Primary Industry**: Medical Equipment Manufacturing / Healthcare Technology - **Target Customers**: B2B — specifically hospitals, intensive care units (ICUs), and emergency departments (EDs) in the acute care setting. - **Mission Statement**: To make EEG diagnostics widely available, more efficient, and more cost-effective, to improve the detection and treatment of neurological conditions. The company’s stated goal is to establish the Ceribell System as the standard of care for EEG in the acute care setting. ## Products & Services - **[Ceribell System]**: A novel, point-of-care EEG platform combining proprietary, highly portable and rapidly deployable hardware with sophisticated AI-powered algorithms. It enables rapid diagnosis and continuous monitoring of patients with neurological conditions, specifically for detecting suspected seizure activity. The system is FDA 510(k) cleared and has received multiple FDA Breakthrough Designations. It is designed to be used in ICUs and emergency rooms, allowing clinicians to test for a suspected seizure and deliver treatments within minutes. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available in the search results; as a recent IPO, market cap fluctuates. - **Key Metric (Revenue)**: **$89.1 million** annual revenue (as of latest available data). - **Key Metric (Funding)**: Total funding of **$171 million** prior to IPO, including a Series A ($13M, 2017), Series B ($35M, 2018), and Series C ($103M across two rounds in 2021 and 2022). - **Key Metric (Cash Position)**: As of September 30, 2025, the company held **$168.5 million** in cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities. The company had an accumulated deficit of $206.8 million as of that date [sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1861107/000119312525264882/R9.htm). - **Notable Investors**: The Rise Fund, Ally Bridge Group, Longitude Capital, Optimas Capital Partners, Horizon Technology Finance. - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount grew **20% year-over-year**, reaching 295 employees [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ceribell). - The company has **45 peer-reviewed publications** supporting its technology [ceribell.com](https://ceribell.com/). - Holds **FedRAMP High cybersecurity authorization** [ceribell.com](https://ceribell.com/). - Active job postings have grown **11.4% year-over-year** [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ceribell). - The company has a presence in the US, Canada, and China, and utilizes contract manufacturers in China and Vietnam. ## Competitive Advantages - **First-Mover & Regulatory Moat**: The Ceribell System is the first FDA 510(k) cleared point-of-care EEG for detecting electrographic status epilepticus, with multiple FDA Breakthrough Designations. This creates a significant regulatory and clinical validation barrier for competitors. - **AI-Powered Speed**: The system is designed for speed ("time is brain"), enabling diagnosis and treatment in minutes rather than the hours or days required by traditional EEG setups. - **Clinical Evidence**: 95% sensitivity and 97% specificity for detecting seizures, supported by 45 peer-reviewed publications demonstrating reduced length of ICU stay, decreased hospital transfers, and better patient outcomes [ceribell.com](https://ceribell.com/). - **Portability & Ease of Use**: The system is designed to be highly portable and rapidly deployable, unlike traditional EEG machines which are bulky and require specialized technicians to set up. ## Strategic Focus - **Standard of Care**: The company's primary strategic focus is to establish the Ceribell System as the *standard of care* for EEG in the acute care setting across the U.S. - **Commercial Expansion**: Continued expansion of its sales force (the largest department at 32% of headcount) into new hospital systems and territories. - **Product Development**: Ongoing R&D investment in AI, data engineering, and hardware to enhance the platform's capabilities and expand its clinical indications. - **Financial Path to Profitability**: As a recently public company with an accumulated deficit, a key strategic focus is managing cash burn ($168.5M in cash) while growing revenue to achieve profitability. ## Why Work Here - **Meaningful Impact**: Employees directly contribute to a technology that saves lives and improves outcomes for patients with serious neurological conditions. The company describes its work as "disruptive patient care" [ceribell.com](https://ceribell.com/about-us/culture-careers/). - **Growth Trajectory**: As a recent IPO with 20% headcount growth, the company offers significant career growth opportunities. The careers page explicitly states, "At Ceribell, your contributions matter" and highlights "influencing the trajectory of our growth" [ceribell.com](https://ceribell.com/about-us/culture-careers/). - **Professional Development**: The company offers comprehensive sales training programs, mentorship opportunities, and is launching leadership and professional development initiatives [ceribell.com](https://ceribell.com/about-us/culture-careers/). - **Work Policy**: Hybrid and remote roles are available. Job postings include "Hybrid" (e.g., Sunnyvale HQ roles) and "Remote" (e.g., AI & Data Systems Engineer, Director of Data Engineering) positions [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ceribell). - **Culture**: Described as "action-oriented" and "fast-paced," with a focus on "fostering inclusion" and celebrating wins together. The company emphasizes a "vibrant and diverse team" [ceribell.com](https://ceribell.com/about-us/culture-careers/). - **Employee Sentiment Note**: On LinkedIn, the employer rating is 2.6/5.0 (64 reviews), with Culture rated lowest at 2.4 and Compensation rated highest at 3.1. This suggests potential challenges with work-life balance or internal culture that candidates should investigate during interviews [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ceribell). ## Sources 1. [ceribell.com](https://ceribell.com/) 2. [ceribell.com](https://ceribell.com/about-us/culture-careers/) 3. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ceribell) 4. [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ceribell) 5. 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