Director, Clinical Research

Director of Clinical Research Job Description

The Director of Clinical Research is responsible for managing and advancing Butterfly Network's clinical research partnerships. Rather than leading primary research, this role focuses on identifying, supporting, and tracking clinician-led studies that leverage Butterfly technology to define and validate new use cases. This position reports to the Chief Medical Officer.

• Identify and engage clinicians and KOLs with compelling research ideas or active projects that align with Butterfly's strategic priorities.
• Evaluate incoming research proposals and work with the Clinical Research Committee to select and prioritize studies.
• Recruit and maintain a pipeline of high-quality research collaborators across key clinical specialties.

• Oversee all operational aspects of the Investigator Initiated Trials program from proposal intake to study completion.
• Coordinate research agreements, NDAs, and budgets with Legal and Finance.
• Track study progress, manage timelines, and maintain regular check-ins with collaborators to ensure studies stay on track.

• Maintain accurate and complete records across all active and completed studies.
• Ensure all research activities comply with GCP, IRB, and Ethics Committee requirements.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for clinical research operations and documentation.

• Serve as the internal point of contact for clinical research, translating study findings into insights for R&D, Marketing, and Commercial teams.
• Partner with leadership to align the research portfolio with business and product development goals.

• BS degree in a scientific or technical field; advanced degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) preferred.
• 5-7 years of experience in clinical research, clinical affairs, or a related field within medical devices or healthcare.
• Strong organizational skills with experience managing multiple concurrent studies and research partnerships.
• Knowledge of GCP, IRB requirements, and research contract management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills — this person must be able to build trust with smart, busy clinicians.

• Established network of clinical researchers or KOLs.
• Familiarity with ultrasound or POCUS.
• Experience with AI/ML or Software as a Medical Device (SaMD).

• Patient-Centric Innovators:
  Our mission is THE mission.
• Empowered to Impact:
  Every voice matters.
• One Team, One Goal:
  Unity fuels progress.
• Growth Champions:
  We embrace challenges.
• Action-Oriented Achievers:
  We follow through, every time.

Hybrid: office days two or more per week. Primary locations are the San Francisco Bay Area or New York City, NY.

• Comprehensive health insurance with dental and vision coverage; HSA contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program for emotional health and day‑to‑day needs.
• 401(k) plan with match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan eligibility.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off + 10 Holiday Days a Year.
• Parental Leave with support for primary caregivers.
• Competitive salary, bonus, equity, and benefits.
• Opportunity to build a revolutionary healthcare product and save millions of lives.

Salary range: $230,000 – $245,000, plus bonus, equity, and benefits.

Butterfly Network is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status, all information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.