Clinical Research Scientist II

About the role

Spring Health is looking for a Clinical Research Scientist to join our Health Economics and Outcomes Research team. This role combines clinical research and scientific analysis with research program management, with approximately 50% of time focused on each. You will design and execute rigorous research, translate real-world clinical data into actionable insights, and help coordinate clinical study activities from protocol initiation through close-out. You will work closely with scientists and cross-functional partners, with guidance and support from research leadership on study operations, prioritization, risk management, and complex program decisions.

This is a full-time position that is fully remote.

What You'll Do

• Publish novel, high impact academic research
• Conduct comprehensive program evaluation for tools and trainings implemented throughout our network of psychologists and psychiatrists
• Support development and maintenance of detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets for clinical studies, with guidance from research leadership
• Track and report study progress against key milestones; identify risks or process gaps and escalate issues while supporting mitigation plans
• Coordinate cross-functional study timelines, deliverables, and dependencies to support on-time execution of clinical projects
• Support protocol adherence and compliance activities, including IRB submissions, financial tracking, and management of study protocols

What Success Looks Like In This Role

• Research Output: Produce rigorous academic and applied research, including peer-reviewed publications, white papers, or internally-facing analyses
• Study Execution: Support achievement of key study milestones by maintaining clear plans, proactively surfacing risks, and coordinating follow-through across stakeholders
• Scientific Communication: Develop clear customer-facing and internal assets that translate research findings into compelling clinical or business insights

What You'll Bring

• Licensed mental health clinician, with PhD or PsyD in psychology or related field
• Track record of peer-reviewed academic research, including first-author publications
• Fluency in a statistical programming language (R, Python)
• Experience supporting clinical research studies or research programs, including coordinating timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams with appropriate guidance, prioritization, and escalation
• Initiative and ability to self-direct scientific work while collaborating effectively on program-management activities

• Nice to have: Professional experience working within mental health tech or employee benefits

Pay

The target base salary range for this position is $120,000 – $140,000, and is part of a competitive total rewards package including benefits. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We review all employee pay and compensation programs annually using Radford Global Compensation Database at minimum to ensure competitive and fair pay.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision benefits start on your first day at Spring Health
• You and your dependents also receive access to One Medical accounts
• HSA and FSA plans are also available, with Spring contributing up to $1K for HSAs, depending on your plan type
• Employer sponsored 401(k) match of up to 2% for retirement planning
• A yearly allotment of no cost visits to the Spring Health network of therapists, coaches, and medication management providers for you and your dependents
• Competitive paid time off policies including vacation, sick leave and company holidays
• At 6 months tenure with Spring, we offer parental leave of 18 weeks for birthing parents and 16 weeks for non-birthing parents
• Access to Noom, a weight management program—based in psychology, that’s tailored to your unique needs and goals
• Access to fertility care support through Carrot, in addition to $4,000 reimbursement for related fertility expenses
• Access to Wellhub, which connects employees to the best options for fitness, mindfulness, nutrition, and sleep in one subscription
• Access to BrightHorizons, which provides sponsored child care, back-up care, and elder care
• Up to $1,000 Professional Development Reimbursement a year
• $200 per year donation matching to support your favorite causes