Manager of Clinical Research, AQMed

About SandboxAQSandboxAQ is a high-growth company delivering AI solutions that address some of the world's greatest challenges. The company’s Large Quantitative Models (LQMs) power advances in life sciences, financial services, navigation, cybersecurity, and other sectors.We are a global team that is tech-focused and includes experts in AI, chemistry, cybersecurity, physics, mathematics, medicine, engineering, and other specialties. The company emerged from Alphabet Inc. as an independent, growth capital-backed company in 2022, funded by leading investors and supported by a braintrust of industry leaders.At SandboxAQ, we’ve cultivated an environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and impact. By investing deeply in our people, we’re building a thriving, global workforce poised to tackle the world's epic challenges. Join us to advance your career in pursuit of an inspiring mission, in a community of like-minded people who value entrepreneurialism, ownership, and transformative impact.The OpportunityAQMed is developing a next-generation, non-invasive cardiac diagnostic platform designed to revolutionize how heart health is assessed. The team operates at the intersection of regulated medical device development and fast-paced startup innovation, with a strong emphasis on quality, scientific rigor, and patient safety.We are seeking a Manager of Clinical Research who will own and accelerate AQMed's clinical program. You will inherit a meaningful foundation — established processes and early clinical work already underway — and take it to the next level. You will drive execution of a multi-geography clinical program from feasibility to pivotal studies, working alongside external support (e.g. consultants, CRO) while serving as the internal authority and integrating point for all things clinical.We are looking for a resourceful, deeply experienced clinical operator who thrives in ambiguity and moves with urgency. You bring proven multi-center trial leadership, global site management experience, and the judgment to make smart and data-driven decisions. You are equally comfortable in a site coordinator meeting, an FDA pre-submission discussion, or a cross-functional planning sprint — and you do whatever it takes to keep the program moving. Notably, you are AI-forward: curious about how AI tools can accelerate clinical research workflows, and eager to apply them to improve speed, quality, and efficiency across the program.Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Program LeadershipOwn end-to-end execution of AQMed's clinical study portfolio, from feasibility through pivotal and across the US, Europe, and Asia.Develop and maintain clinical study plans, protocols, budgets, agreements, timelines; proactively identify and resolve threats to enrollment, data quality, and regulatory timelines.Lead site identification, qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out across multi-center, multi-geography studies.Serve as the primary operational owner of all IRB/ Ethics Committee submissions, amendments, and ongoing reporting requirements.Select, onboard, and manage external clinical consultants and/or CRO partners; hold them to high standards of quality, speed, and accountability.Define clear scopes of work, success metrics, and escalation paths for all external clinical resources.Site & Investigator ManagementBuild and sustain trusted relationships with clinical investigators, coordinators, and hospital administration at each study site.Drive enrollment with creativity and urgency; designing site-specific strategies, troubleshooting bottlenecks, and escalating risks early.Conduct or coordinate site visits (in-person and remote) and ensure protocol adherence, data integrity, and GCP compliance at all sites.Cross-Functional PartnershipCollaborate with Product, Data Science, and Engineering to ensure study designs generate data that is both clinically meaningful, actionable and useful.Partner with regulatory & quality on clinical inputs for 510(k)/ De Novo submissions, FDA interactions, and QMS compliance (21 CFR Parts 812/820, ISO 14155, EU MDR guidelines).Partner with the GM and VP of Commercial Strategy on evidence strategy — which studies to run, which endpoints matter, and how clinical data supports the indication roadmap and reimbursement narrative.Represent AQMed's clinical program credibly with investigators, hospital partners, SAB members.Essential Skills & Experience10+ years of clinical research experience in medical devices or diagnostics, with hands-on execution responsibility across the full study lifecycle.Demonstrated success leading multi-center clinical trials across multiple geographies, including site management, IRB/EC submissions, and regulatory coordination. Proven track record across multiple study types: feasibility studies, pivotal studies both US & OUS.Strong working knowledge of 21 CFR Parts 812/820, ISO 14155, EU MDR.Exceptional organizational and program management skills — you can hold 10 moving pieces without dropping any.Excellent communicator: equally effective in a site initiation visit, a cross-functional standup, and an executive briefing.Experience as the primary clinical lead on studies that directly supported a regulatory submission (510(k), De Novo, or CE Mark).Demonstrated ability to manage CROs and/or external clinical consultants with accountability and precision.Highly Desired Skills & ExperienceExperience in cardiology, electrophysiology, or cardiovascular diagnostics — ideally with capital equipment or software-enabled diagnostic devices.Familiarity with FDA De Novo, SaMD regulatory pathways, and AI/ML-based medical device submissions.Prior experience as the founding or first clinical hire at a startup or early-stage medtech company — you know what it means to lead clinical on a lean & fast-moving team.Comfort working in a fast-moving, resource-constrained environment where creativity and ownership matter more than process for its own sake.AI-forward mindset: demonstrated curiosity and hands-on use of AI tools to accelerate clinical research workflows. Examples may include protocol development, site communication, data review or timeline management, with an eagerness to apply this AI-forward mindset into daily practice.Active network of clinical investigators and site coordinators in cardiology or emergency medicine across the US and internationally.Bachelor's or advanced degree in life sciences, clinical research, nursing, or a related field; CRA, CCRA, or CCRP certification a plus.Why Join Us?We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and life outside of work.Compensation: Competitive base salary, performance-based incentives or bonuses (where applicable), and equity participation.Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents with generous employer premium contributions, retirement savings with company matching, paid parental leave, and inclusive family-building benefits.Work-Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, company-wide seasonal breaks, and support for flexible work arrangements that enable sustainable performance.Career Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and growth through on-the-job development, cross-functional collaboration, and access to internal learning and development programs.SandboxAQ Welcomes AllWe are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and respect, where diverse perspectives are actively sought and valued. Our multidisciplinary environment provides ample opportunity for continuous growth - working alongside humble, empowered, and ambitious colleagues ready to tackle epic challenges.Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.Accommodations: We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in job application procedures for open roles. If you need such an accommodation, please let a member of our Recruiting team know.Read: Guidance for candidates on using AI Tools in interviewsCompensation Range: $131.2K - $246KLocationPalo Alto, CaliforniaEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeRemoteDepartmentAI & Quantum SensingCompensationTier 1$164K – $246KTier 2$147.6K – $221.4KTier 3$131.2K – $196.8KAt SandboxAQ, we are committed to competitive, equitable, and transparent compensation; we continuously benchmark our salaries and total compensation to premium markets to ensure our competitiveness. Individual pay within the above range is determined by job-related skills, experience, education, and geographic location.With a focus on pay equity and ensuring opportunity for future salary progression, our typical practice is to hire within the first half of the base salary range for a given role and level. This approach allows us to reward performance and increasing expertise consistently as your career develops with us.We use geographic pay tiers to reflect the pay differences in local markets:For the US:Tier 1: Applies to candidates within 50 miles of New York, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle, Wash D.C., BostonTier 2: Applies to candidates within 50 miles of Portland, Boulder, Austin, Denver, Chicago, San Diego, Miami, Houston, Dallas, Philadelphia, LATier 3: Everywhere else in the USFor the UK:Tier 1: Applies to candidates within 50 miles of London, Cambridge, OxfordTier 2: Everywhere else in the UKFor Canada:Tier 1: Applies to candidates within 50 miles of Toronto & VancouverTier 2: Everywhere else in Canada