Assistant Scientific Officer- Vertigenius

Assistant Scientific Officer - Vertigenius (Location: Hybrid - Remote & In-person)

Job Type: Part Time

Overview

Vertigenius is an Irish medical technology company that specializes in the digital transformation of vestibular rehabilitation-the treatment of vertigo, dizziness, and balance disorders. Founded as a spin out from Trinity College Dublin, the company has developed a comprehensive platform that connects patients to clinicians. The solution centers on a specialized wearable head sensor that tracks head movements in real time and provides feedback during prescribed exercises. This hardware works in tandem with a clinician portal and a patient facing smartphone app, enabling remote monitoring and adjustment of rehabilitation programs.

The Associate Scientific Officer is a key scientific contributor, working under the direction of the Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) in research, scientific and educational communications, and product development. This high impact, hybrid role requires a blend of clinical and scientific rigor to conduct research on Vertigenius and develop, test, and implement new features that are safe, effective, and grounded in vestibular rehabilitation principles.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Research & Trial Management

• Protocol Development: Draft detailed research protocols, including study methodology, participant eligibility criteria, and statistical analysis plans for clinical validation studies.
• IRB Management: Prepare and manage submission packages for the Institutional Review Board (IRB), ensuring all study designs, informed consent forms, and recruitment materials meet ethical and regulatory standards and are audit ready.
• Ethical Compliance: Ensure all research activities are conducted in strict accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and data privacy regulations.
• Study Oversight: Manage day to day operations of clinical studies, including participant recruitment, onboarding, and monitoring protocol adherence.
• Data Stewardship: Clean and organize study data, preparing datasets for high level analysis and regulatory submissions.
• Clinical Liaison: Serve as a technical point of contact for external research partners and clinical trial sites.

Product Development & Scientific Safety

• Scientific Validation: Conduct rigorous testing on Vertigenius to ensure biofeedback and rehabilitation algorithms remain strictly aligned with established vestibular science principles.
• Technical Translation: Translate complex clinical protocols into actionable "User Stories" and functional requirements for software developers and product designers.
• Assist in the development and delivery of customer training for the Vertigenius product.
• Product QA: Participate in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) from a scientific perspective to verify that the technology effectively and safely supports neuroplasticity and balance recovery.

Scientific Communications & Knowledge Management

• White Papers & Reports: Synthesize internal trial data and external research into professional white papers and clinical evidence summaries for stakeholders and investors.
• Content Creation: Author scientifically accurate, accessible content-including blogs, newsletters, and FAQs-to explain balance recovery concepts to a lay audience.
• Literature Monitoring: Maintain the company's internal library of peer reviewed literature, ensuring the product roadmap reflects current advancements in vestibular rehabilitation and Digital Therapeutics (DTx).

Required Qualifications

• Education: A clinical degree (PT, OT, AuD) with knowledge of vestibular and balance rehabilitation and a Master's or PhD in a related area with a strong emphasis on research.
• Experience: 1-2 years within a research, clinical, or med tech environment. Prior experience in a laboratory or startup setting is highly valued.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in data organization and statistical analysis.
  • Familiarity with product management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, or Notion) is a plus.
• Communication: Exceptional writing ability, with the skill to pivot between academic technicality and consumer facing clarity.
• Analytical Mindset: A strong attention to detail, specifically regarding patient safety and the integrity of scientific data.

This role will initially be 2.5 days a week, with flexible working hours to be agreed with the successful candidate. It has the potential to become full time as it expands. The post is hybrid working, mostly remotely, with some travel.

Interested candidates should apply with a cover letter and CV to Dr. Dara Meldrum: emailprotected