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.

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.

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.

, 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.

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.