Nurse Navigator Senior Manager

Based in Mountain View, CA., NeuroPace is a commercial-stage medical device company focused on transforming the lives of people suffering from epilepsy by reducing or eliminating the occurrence of debilitating seizures. Its novel and differential RNS System is the first and only commercially available, brain-responsive platform that delivers personalized, real-time treatment at the seizure source.

At NeuroPace, employees are our greatest asset. We are continually searching for solution-oriented individuals who can bring energy and creativity to our growing workforce. At NeuroPace, our success depends upon our ability to recruit and retain the most talented, enthusiastic and dedicated people we can find and providing them with a dynamic and challenging environment in which to thrive.

NeuroPace is seeking an experienced and motivated Sr. Manager of Nurse Navigators to lead our team of nurse navigators in providing exceptional support to people living with drug-resistant epilepsy. Giving improved access to healthcare, and simplify what can often be a complex journey to obtain medical evaluation for advanced epilepsy treatment. The Nurse Navigator will work closely with patients and their families, healthcare providers and their office staff, local field teams, and insurance providers to provide a more seamless experience for those seeking specialized care at a comprehensive epilepsy center. This position will be a remote position for NeuroPace.

This manager will oversee day-to-day operations of the nurse navigator team, working closely with sales leaders to accelerate applicable patients from Epilepsy diagnosis to treatment with the RNS System. They will standardize patient education to maximize impact…moving patents quickly to the next stage of the work up. They will optimize workflows on the nurse navigator team, and will set goals and measure performance for patient contact, qualification and movement to the sales team and ultimately implant of the RNS system.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in managing inside sales, and/or patient education teams—preferably in a call center or remote engagement environment. This person will thrive in a collaborative, metrics-driven, and patient-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Nurse Navigators who serve as primary points of contact for patients, guiding them through the diagnostic, testing and ultimately treatment journey.
• Set and monitor individual and team performance metrics (e.g., engagement KPIs, patient progression, call volumes, quality scores), ensuring goals are met or exceeded.
• Drive continuous workflow optimization to improve team efficiency, patient experience, and scalability.
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, and Clinical teams to ensure alignment on strategy and execution, fostering a cohesive and collaborative cross-functional environment.
• Monitor call center operations and implement process improvements to enhance responsiveness, patient engagement, and follow-up consistency.
• Hire, train, mentor, and develop staff, ensuring professional growth, performance management, and retention.
• Analyze team and patient data to identify trends and drive decision-making that improves program outcomes and team effectiveness.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and advocate for the Nurse Navigator program within the organization.
• Maintain high standards of patient-centric communication, ensuring all team members adhere to regulatory, HIPAA, and internal compliance standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing clinical support teams, nurse navigators, inside sales teams, or patient education teams.
• 3+ years of experience in a call center or remote engagement environment, with strong knowledge of call center operations and best practices.
• Proven ability to lead teams to meet or exceed defined performance metrics.
• Experience in workflow optimization, process improvement, and managing CRM or telephony platforms.
• Exceptional communication, coaching, and people-management skills.
• Strong collaboration skills and demonstrated success in working cross-functionally, especially with sales and marketing leaders.
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and database systems (i.e. Salesforce.)
• Excellent organizational skills

Preferred:

• RN or clinical background strongly preferred.
• Experience in clinical setting working with people living with epilepsy.
• Experience in neurology, epilepsy, and medical device industry is a plus.
• Familiarity with the patient journey for chronic conditions or device-based therapies.
• Spanish fluency a plus

Location:

• Remote
• Occasional US travel ~10 % for training and conferences.

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Compensation:

$160K-$180K Base - Compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to skill set, years of experience and geographic location.

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Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Life
• 401K
• RSU
• 529 plan
• ESPP Program
• Health & Wellness Program
• Generous Paid Time Off plus eleven paid holidays
• FSA & Commuter Benefits

NeuroPace is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values the contributions of our culturally diverse workforce.

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