Digital Health Scientist (PhD) - On-Site in Philly

Exponent; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent's Digital Health Associate (Ph.D.) role in Philadelphia, PA, joins a multidisciplinary team to tackle complex digital health challenges involving wearable technologies and medical devices. You will help manage studies, engage participants, coordinate vendors, and ensure data quality across multiple projects.

Ideal candidates hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field, are based in or willing to relocate to the Philadelphia area, and bring strong coding, communication, and regulatory knowledge to

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Kinesiology, Public Health, Health Sciences, Clinical Research, Biomedical Sciences, Human Factors, Data Science, or a related discipline.
• Located in or willing to relocate to the Philadelphia area.
• Willingness to travel for research sessions, client meetings, or on-site evaluations.
• Experience supporting clinical research studies, digital health research programs, or human-subjects research.
• Knowledge of clinical trials and processes, wearable technologies, and regulatory standards applicable for digital health.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong coding background for automating data pipeline, analysis, and visualization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for client-, vendor-, and participant-facing interactions.

Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating multiple projects with technical support tasks and vendor coordination.
• Contributing to study operations, data quality activities, and regulatory compliance.
• Supporting client communications across concurrent projects.
• Synthesizing and presenting technical information to diverse audiences.
• Learning new skills and contributing to areas outside your main expertise.

Skills

Coding and data analysis

Project coordination

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Clinical research experience

Wearable tech knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering or related

Job description

Exponent's Digital Health Associate (Ph.D.) role in Philadelphia, PA, joins a multidisciplinary team to tackle complex digital health challenges involving wearable technologies and medical devices. You will help manage studies, engage participants, coordinate vendors, and ensure data quality across multiple projects.

Ideal candidates hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field, are based in or willing to relocate to the Philadelphia area, and bring strong coding, communication, and regulatory knowledge to