Preclinical Study Lead

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📍 Location: Geneva, Switzerland (Biotech Campus) — Frequent travel to Pisa, Italy

🧠 Field: Neural Interfaces | Blood Pressure Regulation | Preclinical Research

🚀 Stage: Pre-seed

Neurovia, an EPFL spinoff is developing a novel, minimally invasive endovascular neural implant designed for blood pressure modulation via targeted neuromodulation of the renal nerves. Coming from LSBI, the globally leading laboratory for soft and stretchable bioelectronics, currently at the pre-seed stage, we are preparing for a series of in-vivo porcine trials in collaboration with a clinical research center in Pisa, Italy.

We’re looking for a Preclinical Lead to take charge of our animal experimentation efforts. You’ll be based in Geneva and will travel frequently to Pisa to perform surgical implantations, data collection, and early-stage validation of our device.

🔍 What you’ll be doing

• Lead and execute in-vivo trials in porcine models focused on blood pressure regulation

• Coordinate with surgical teams in Pisa for scheduling, logistics, and trial execution

• Perform surgical catheterization and stent-like implantations via minimally invasive techniques

• Acquire and analyze physiological signals related to hemodynamic function and neural activity

• Investigate outcomes, report findings, and provide evidence-based feedback to drive design improvements

• Contribute scientific input on physiological mechanisms, pathology, and neuromodulatory strategies

🎓 Who you are

• Background in Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, Physiology, Medicine, or related fields

• Hands-on experience conducting large animal trials with cardiovascular implantables or neuromodulatory focus (Ideally stent retrievers or similar devices)

• Strong understanding of neurophysiology of blood pressure control, including:

• Sympathetic regulation, baroreflex pathways, and renal nerve involvement

• Clinical knowledge of hypertension, including orthostatic hypotension

• Proficient in catheter-based procedures and familiar with imaging-guided techniques for stent or lead placement

• Experience with implantable neural interfaces or neuromodulation systems

• Strong analytical skills for interpreting both neural and hemodynamic data

• Collaborative, communicative, and solutions-driven

• Must speak English fluently, French or Italian are a plus.

🌍 Why join Neurovia?

At Neurovia, you’ll lead a high-impact preclinical program tackling global health issues. You’ll be part of a small, passionate team bridging engineering, physiology, and clinical innovation — and shaping a device with real-world therapeutic potential.

• Expected starting salary is 70 000 CHF - 82 000 CHF + Equity Stake

• Opportunity to lead an ambitious MedTech/NeuroTech project building something from the ground up

• Bonus: flexible schedule, funding for conferences, leading high-impact science

• This team is only expected to grow in the coming months, you will have the opportunity to lead your own team to reach our goals.