Oncologist - Clinical Trials Expert

Mercor; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 207,000 - 317,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research lab to recruit oncologists based in the United States for a short-term, remote engagement focused on testing AI model reasoning in real-world oncology scenarios.

You will craft nuanced clinical trial–oriented tasks, review AI-generated clinical decisions for accuracy against current guidelines, and provide clear, structured expert feedback that informs model training. This role emphasizes rigorous documentation and concise written explanations.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with fellowship in medical oncology or hematology/oncology.
• Active US clinical practice or within the last 3 years (3+ years preferred).
• Ability to articulate clinical reasoning clearly in written form.

Responsibilities

• Create realistic oncology tasks and scenarios around clinical trials to test AI model responses.
• Evaluate AI-generated clinical reasoning for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with guidelines.
• Identify flawed logic, missed diagnoses, incomplete treatment rationale, or unsafe recommendations in model outputs.
• Provide clear, well-structured expert responses and step-by-step reasoning reflecting real clinical decision-making.

Skills

Clinical reasoning clarity

Education

MD or DO

Job description

1. Role Overview

Mercor is collaborating with a leading AI research lab on a project to advance frontier medical problem-solving in oncology. We are looking for oncologists based in the United States with hands‑on clinical practice experience. The goal of this project is to identify gaps in AI model reasoning around real‑world oncology cases, particularly in clinical trial design, patient eligibility, and treatment decision‑making, and to support the training of cutting‑edge AI models.

This is a short‑term, high‑impact, remote opportunity for oncologists excited about applying their clinical expertise to frontier AI research, with the possibility of extension based on performance.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Create realistic, nuanced oncology tasks and scenarios, particularly around clinical trials, that expose weaknesses in frontier AI model responses

• Evaluate AI‑generated clinical reasoning for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with current standard‑of‑care guidelines

• Identify flawed logic, missed diagnoses, incomplete treatment rationale, or unsafe recommendations in model outputs

• Provide clear, well‑structured expert responses and chain‑of‑thought reasoning that reflect real clinical decision‑making

3. Qualifications

You are a strong fit for this project if you meet most or all of the following:

• MD or DO who is currently pursuing or has completed a fellowship in medical oncology or hematology/oncology

• Currently practicing in the United States and seeing oncology patients, or has done so within the past three years (3+ years of post‑residency experience strongly preferred)

• Ability to articulate clinical reasoning clearly and precisely in written form