Field Occupational Scientist; North America

Position: Contract Field Occupational Scientist (North America)
About Synchron

Synchron's vision is to build non-surgical brain-computer interfaces at global scale that protect the fundamental human rights of freedom of expression and autonomy. Our first mission is to develop motor decoders that restore the ability of 15 million people with paralysis to interact with the digital world. Our second mission is to develop whole-brain cognitive decoders that enable hundreds of millions of people with cognitive decline to preserve and expand their agency as cognition changes over time.

In pursuing these goals, we aim not only to help humans flourish, but also to drive fundamental discoveries in human intelligence. Our team operates at the intersection of healthcare and technology, translating breakthrough research into real-world, safety-critical systems.

Join us in shaping a more connected and accessible future.

Location:

Field-based - Toronto, Canada, NYC, NY;
Dallas, TX;
Buffalo, NY; (The role does not require all, but seeking qualified individuals open to these locations).

About the Role :
Clinical trial, patient-facing neurotechnology field CONTRACT role.

You'll work directly with patients, caregivers, and clinical sites-primarily in-home sessions-while acting as a critical link between clinical trial execution, device performance, and data quality. Your work will help shape patient experience, and the datasets that power product development and future clinical insight.

If you're energized by autonomy, emerging technology, and meaningful human impact, this role is for you.

At Synchron, we're focused on human-centered neurotechnology, delivered in real life.

Role

The Contract Field Occupational Therapist will apply both clinical and academic expertise to ensure operational and scientific excellence of Synchron clinical trial research studies. The successful applicant(s) will ensure integrity and rigor in the execution of clinical trial data collection and collaborate effectively both with Synchron's internal teams and valued study partners.

Responsibilities

* Support the execution of clinical trials, including data collection in the participant's home environment.

* Support the review, analysis, and interpretation of clinical trial data.

* Support the development of clinical study data collection best practices.

* Apply subject matter expertise to support the preparation of clinical trial related documents.

* Disseminate up-to-date subject matter knowledge to the company.

* Work effectively with Synchron's internal teams and external partners, including study sites.

Skills & Experience

Required

* Hold an occupational therapy degree (e.g., OTR/L, OTD). Other qualifications including (e.g., CCC-SLP, ATP) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

* Prior experience working with clients with severe motor impairment.

* Experience with/knowledge of current outcome measures used in occupational therapy clinical practice.

* Experience with/knowledge of assistive technologies used by individuals with severe motor impairments.

* Experience in clinical research with human subjects.

* Expertise in good clinical practice.

* Experience working in cross-functional teams.

* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

* Exceptional organization skills.

* Highest level of academic integrity.

Desired

* Experience working on clinical trials of medical devices, particularly in the field of neurotechnology.

* Up-to-date understanding of brain-computer interface (BCI) research and needs for clinical translation of BCI.

* Demonstrable academic output, including publications in internationally respected scientific and/or medical journals.

Location

This is a field-based role servicing study sites and participant homes across North America. The successful applicant will work remotely in the field.

Synchron is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York.

Travel Requirement

This is a field-based role with potential for ≥80% travel.

What Sets You Up for Success

* Patient-first mindset grounded in empathy, respect, and professionalism

* Strong communication and interpersonal skills-you translate complexity into clarity

* High attention to detail and comfort working in regulated clinical environments

* Practical…