OverviewTidalSense is a respiratory technology company with a mission to transform the diagnosis, monitoring and management of chronic respiratory conditions, such as asthma and COPD. The company has ambitions to enable a population-scale change in respiratory care through global deployment of its technologies in both developed and developing countries with poor access to healthcare. TidalSense has launched the first-of-its-kind AI-driven (software medical device) diagnostic test for COPD which uses the companys unique, patented, sensor technology embedded in the N-Tidal Handset medical device.We are seeking a clinical scientist with strong research, scientific writing, and project management skills. We are at an exciting phase in our journey as we transition from a start-up to a scale-up. You will be joining a passionate, socially-motivated and multi-disciplinary team covering engineers, scientists, clinicians, designers, product and usability specialists. This is a unique opportunity for a driven and autonomous individual to generate the clinical evidence and insights that will drive development, regulation, and commercialisation of our medical devices, delivering impact in the real world and changing peoples lives. We are seeking someone who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile, and diverse team environment, and who is also committed to our mission to revolutionise respiratory medicineJob purposeTo take a leading role in the generation of clinical evidence and scientific content to support the regulation, scientific profile, and adoption of TidalSenses medical devices.Key duties & responsibilitiesClinical researchContribute to the creation and development of the companys global clinical evidence strategyDesign, plan and project manage research programmesWrite project charters, study protocols and ethics submissions and other required study documentationContribute to and oversee study implementation, monitoring and close out, including:site visits;formal study reporting and registrations; andcommunications with external stakeholders (eg MHRA, grant monitoring officers)Critically analyse current clinical processes, and design / implement process improvements to optimise efficiency and delivery of targetsScientific writingWrite, review and edit clinical scientific content, including: peer-reviewed scientific publications, conference abstracts, white papers, scientific and clinical marketing content, product manuals and educational materialsSupport with writing grant applications for (clinical) research programmesStakeholder managementWork closely with the clinical, commercial and marketing teams to support key clinical stakeholder management, including building and maintaining a network of key opinion leaders to support current and future studiesClinical evaluation and regulatoryWith support from the rest of the clinical team, take a leading role in the planning and execution of clinical evaluation in accordance with EU MDR and other applicable regulatory requirements for existing and new medical devices, including:Writing and reviewing Clinical Evaluation Plans and Reports and Post-Market Clinical Follow-up Plans and ReportsPlanning, running and reporting systematic literature searchesSkills & CompetenciesEssential:Excellent written and verbal communication skills; with the ability to describe complex scientific concepts for diverse audiencesStrong analytical and research skills, including the ability to conduct systematic literature searches, design studies, and interpret dataStrong organisational, risk management and project management skillsAbility to deliver to deadlines, comfortable with uneven workloadsExcellent verbal communication and people skillsViews Generative AI and automation tools as a ''force multiplier'' for their own productivity and is eager to pioneer new workflows in a regulated healthcare environmentAttention to detailWillingness to learn and develop processes and personal skillsStrong team spirit and hands-on mentalityQualifications & ExperienceEssential:Bachelors degree in a scientific or clinical subjectExperience in scientific writing, including publication of articles in peer-reviewed journals and managing publications through the peer review processExperience of designing, managing or contributing to clinical research projectsExperience of project managementDesirable:Qualified healthcare professional (e.g. doctor, nurse or other allied health professional)PhD or DPhil in a scientific or clinical subjectExperience of protocol / bid / grant writingExperience of medical statistics and/or health economicsExperience working within a quality management system (preferably ISO 13485 or ISO 9001)Experience working with medical device productsOther RequirementsLegally eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship. Please note that we are open to sponsoring colleagues to move from an unsponsored visa to a Skilled Worker Visa once they have passed their probation.Will need to be able to work in person in the Cambridge office at least 3 days / week (but ideally more).Note to ApplicantsWe read all applications carefully - including your free-text answers - in evaluating your application. Please make sure you spend some time answering these questions carefully.Please answer questions truthfully and without using a LLM to auto-populate answers. Dishonesty is fundamentally against our values.We appreciate that some candidates may hesitate to apply because they may feel that they might not meet all of the required criteria or be competitive enough. If this is you, please don''t shy away from applying - we would like to hear from you!Closing date for applications: Sunday 22nd February 2026Salary 40,000-75,000 (depending on experience)TidalSense operates a fair pay structure to ensure our colleagues are paid equitably and competitively for their skill, expertise and experience. Successful candidates will be offered this role at the appropriate grade, based on both their resume experience and our judgement of their performance level through the assessment process.We are open to interviewing more junior candidates as well as those who have more industry experience in role.Flexible working hours to support your work preferencesHybrid working as per requirements above25 days annual leave (pro-rated) + 8 public holidaysPension: TidalSense contributes 5% of qualified earningsAnnual performance-based bonusDiscretionary share options scheme.Work from abroad for 1 week per yearBuy / sell up to 5 days annual leave (pro-rated)Individual personal development budget + dedicated development daysMental Health support: wellbeing support and free 24/7 access to qualified counsellors and advisorsCoaching and mentoringTeam events and celebrationsBeautiful award-winning Cambridge UK office stocked with quality drinks & snacks #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Clinical Scientist