Director, Clinical Research

Director of Clinical Research 

Company Description

Butterfly Network, Inc. (NYSE: BFLY) is driving a digital revolution in ultrasound imaging and sensing with its proprietary Ultrasound-on-Chip™ semiconductor technology and software solutions. Butterfly first proved its technology in the point-of-care ultrasound market – commercializing the world’s first single-probe, whole-body portable ultrasound device, which is now on its best-selling, third-generation: Butterfly iQ3™. The Company combines its advanced hardware with cloud software and AI, an enterprise workflow solution (Compass AI™) and other offerings to drive adoption of affordable, accessible ultrasound. Butterfly also enables third-party development of imaging AI apps through Butterfly Garden™, its software development kit and AI partnership initiative. 

In addition to its medical imaging products, Butterfly Embedded™ is the Company’s Ultrasound-on-Chip™ licensing and co-development program designed to enable a new wave of ultrasound-enabled technologies across non-competitive healthcare markets and beyond. Through Butterfly Embedded™, partners can build and scale novel ultrasound applications powered by Butterfly’s proprietary semiconductor chip and software platform. Butterfly’s innovations have been recognized by Prix Galien USA, Fierce 50, TIME’s Best Inventions and Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas, among other achievements.

We’re a team of bold thinkers, problem-solvers, and innovators ready to shape the future of medical imaging. Let’s build something extraordinary together!

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.

Core Responsibilities

Research Partnership Development

• 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.

IIT Program Management

• 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.

Records & Compliance

• 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.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• 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.

Qualifications

Required:

• 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.

Preferred:

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

Values

Innovation is what we do. Our values are how we make it happen. Butterflies are and believe in…

• 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.

Location

Butterfly offers a hybrid work model for most positions, with team members spending two or more days a week in the office. While flexibility is key, we value in-person connections that spark creativity and teamwork. Our offices are designed for collaboration, with comfortable workspaces, stocked kitchens, and opportunities to connect with peers. This is a hybrid position that can be based in the San Francisco Bay Area or New York City, NY.

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive health insurance, encompassing dental and vision coverage, is provided to all our employees. As a health-tech company, we prioritize the well-being of our teams. We also contribute to Health Savings Account (HSA) accounts for all enrolled employees on an annual basis.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program - we provide access to tools and resources to support your emotional health and day-to-day needs.
• 401k plan and match - we facilitate your retirement goals.
• Eligible employees will have the opportunity to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Unlimited Paid Time Off + 10 Holiday Days a Year - recharge and come back ready to make an impact
• Parental Leave - we aim to provide our employees with time to bond with their growing family, along with additional support for primary caregivers to help transition back to work 
• Competitive salaried compensation - we value our employees and show it 
• Equity - we want every employee to be a stakeholder
• The opportunity to build a revolutionary healthcare product and save millions of lives! 

Compensation 

Our estimated salary for this role is between $230,000 - $245,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Actual pay is determined by multiple factors such as skills, qualifications, experience and market demand.

For this role, we are only considering candidates who are legally authorized to work in the United States and who do not now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status.

Butterfly Network does not accept agency resumes.

Butterfly Network is an E-Verify Company. 

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

Butterfly requires security adherence responsibilities from all employees. These include:  adhering to all company security policies and procedures, utilize provided company assets securely, and complete all required security awareness training programs. Safeguarding company data and systems from unauthorized access, modification, or destruction, contributing to the overall security posture of the organization. Immediately reporting any suspected or actual security incidents, including phishing attempts, malware infections, or unauthorized access, following the established incident response procedure

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