About us About XENA XENA is building the intelligence layer for
surgery, transforming MRI into AI-powered 3D surgical workflows that
support teams from disease detection through planning and
intraoperative execution. What we do Our AI identifies disease,
reconstructs high-fidelity 3D anatomy, enables surgical planning and
collaboration, and supports real-time guidance during surgery. Our
current clinical focus is gynecology, partnering with MIGS teams on
endometriosis, fibroids, and complex pelvic disease, all high-need
conditions. Where we go This foundation expands into all soft-tissue
surgery, which is the largest market in surgical technology. Clinical
network More than 70% of our partner institutions are top-20 US
academic medical centers , including UCSD and Mary Washington, with
expanding collaborations across the United States. Mission Every
surgery will run on intelligence. Backed by Techstars Berlin, leading
surgeons across the US and EU, and senior medtech and AI executives.
Tasks As the Clinical Research & Partnerships Associate , you will
support clinical pilots, coordinate with hospitals, assist with study
readiness and IRB processes (with guidance from internal MDs/PhDs),
track endpoints and data collection, and contribute to scientific
outputs with XENA’s clinical advisors. You will work closely with
surgeons, PhDs, and partner institutions to ensure clinical
collaborations run smoothly, generate high-quality data, and produce
real evidence for our AI models. This role sits at the intersection of
clinical execution, research coordination, and institutional
relationship management. Clinical Studies, Pilots & IRB Readiness
Coordinate study setup and execution with PIs, surgeons, and research
teams Prepare IRB-ready materials and track submissions with site IRB
offices (guided by XENA’s MDs/PhDs) Keep sites study-ready : MRI
acquisition, case collection, endpoint capture, and documentation
Monitor sites remotely or on-site to ensure alignment with protocols
and good clinical practice Maintain study documentation, reports, and
training materials for partner institutions Data Governance Coordinate
secure MRI data transfer workflows Ensure proper de-identification,
metadata consistency, and dataset logging Maintain accurate records
for XENA’s dataset pipeline across all sites Endpoint Management
Work with surgeons and scientific advisors to define study endpoints
Ensure consistent capture across all institutions and pilots Prepare
structured summaries for internal analysis and publications Scientific
Communication Contribute to abstracts, posters, manuscripts, and white
papers Prepare clear clinical summaries for internal, scientific, or
commercial use Share study insights with product and engineering teams
and support application of findings Partner Coordination Act as
day-to-day liaison with top US academic medical centers Support
medical advisory board meetings and ensure clear follow-through
Profile Experience & Skills 0–3 years in clinical research, study
coordination, or scientific/medical affairs (Master’s or PhD counts
toward experience) Strong written communication for protocols,
summaries, and scientific documentation Comfortable working with
surgeons, PIs, and hospital research teams Strong organizational
skills and ability to manage multiple institutions and timelines
Familiarity with medical terminology, basic GCP principles, and
clinical workflows Ability to support scientific leaders (MDs/PhDs) on
endpoint discussions without owning research design — through
documentation, summaries, and clear communication We offer Why This
Role Matters You will help operate and grow one of the most important
data engines in surgical AI: 50,000+ clinically curated data assets
5,000+ MRI-based surgical cases added annually Your work directly
drives: Improved endometriosis outcomes Lower surgeon cognitive load
More efficient hospital workflows Higher surgeon trust Stronger
scientific evidence Validated AI across specialties This is a
ground-floor role shaping how XENA generates clinical evidence as we
scale into the largest market in surgical technology. What We Offer
Direct collaboration with top US academic centers and leading EU
institutions A key role inside a fast-growing clinical evidence engine
Hybrid work in Mannheim with funded US travel Compensation:
€35,000–45,000 + equity + funded US site visits Interdisciplinary
team: surgeons, PhDs, engineers, product leaders Clear growth path
into advanced clinical research or partnership management roles as
XENA expands