Senior Clinical Research Scientist

mpathic; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

mpathic is seeking a Senior Clinical Research Scientist to advance safe, trustworthy AI grounded in clinical science. You will partner with CSO, Clinical Scientists, Data Scientists, TPMs, and ML engineers to translate priorities into actionable guidance.

The role emphasizes scientific rigor, mentorship, and independent judgment in fast-moving, ambiguous environments, with full-time remote work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in applied clinical research or related fields.
• Experience translating clinical theory into practical research workflows.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional partners across teams.
• Strong independent judgment and initiative.
• Experience mentoring junior researchers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific context and guidance to Clinical/Research Scientists.
• Serve as a consistent source of scientific continuity across projects.
• Mentor junior researchers and support their growth.
• Collaborate with data scientists, ML engineers, and product teams.
• Help evolve clinical and research workflows as projects scale.
• Promote scientific rigor, ethics, and real-world applicability.

Skills

Clinical research

Behavioral science

Human-centered AI

Independent judgment

Mentoring juniors

Job description

Our Story

mpathic is keeping humans safe in the AI era with experts and software that are rooted in psychology and powered by clinicians. We work with leading AI model builders, application layers and clinical researchers to understand and protect people, reducing the world's biggest human risks.

Position Overview

We're looking for a Senior Clinical Research Scientist who thrives in fast-moving, ambiguous environments and wants to have a meaningful impact on building safe, trustworthy AI grounded in clinical science. As part of our clinical research team, your mission is to provide scientific context, judgment, and support that enables high-quality clinical and research work to move forward independently and with rigor.

You'll partner closely with the Chief Scientific Officer, Clinical Scientists, Data Scientists, TPMs, and ML engineers to translate high-level scientific priorities into clear guidance. You will also support junior researchers, and take ownership of complex workstreams.

This is a full-time, remote role, offering substantial ownership and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the development of rigorous, clinically grounded AI safety practices.

What You’ll Accomplish

In the first six months you will:

• Build a strong working understanding of mpathic's clinical, research, and data workflows, and where additional clarity or context can improve execution


• Provide review, feedback, and scientific support to Clinical Scientists and Research Scientists to help them navigate complex or ambiguous work


• Help junior researchers think through tradeoffs, edge cases, and next steps-supporting their growth and independence as individual contributors


• Contribute to a team culture that values thoughtful execution, early communication, and shared standards


• Identify areas where clearer guidance, examples, or lightweight process could reduce friction or rework

In your first year you’ll...

• Serve as a consistent source of scientific context and continuity across multiple projects


• Enable Clinical Scientists and Research Scientists to work more independently by offering timely input, review, and perspective


• Support the evolution of clinical and research workflows as projects scale in complexity


• Help maintain a high bar for scientific rigor, ethics, and real-world applicability across mpathic's work


• Be a trusted collaborator who helps others succeed while taking responsibility for your own workstreams

You’ll Thrive in This Role If You...

• Have 5+ years of experience working in applied clinical research, behavioral science, or human-centered AI contexts, and are comfortable operating in environments where problems are not fully specified


• Are experienced translating clinical theory and judgement into practical research, evaluation, or data workflows


• Are comfortable collaborating with cross-functional partners (e.g., data science, engineering, product, or program management) and navigating differing priorities with clarity and respect


• Have strong independent judgement and can move work forward without detailed instructions, while knowing when to seek input to ensure alignment


• Enjoy supporting and mentoring junior researchers, helping them think through complex questions and tradeoffs together rather than prescribing step-by-step solutions


• Communicate clearly and thoughtfully through written feedback, discussions, and examples, especially when navigating ambiguity or tradeoffs


• Are energized by iteration and refinement, and see feedback as a tool for improving both your work and shared systems


• Take ownership of your work, care deeply about quality and impact, and bring a collaborative, grounded approach to problem-solving

About the Team

You’ll work with the:

• Clinical Scientists and Research Scientists, collaborating on clinical research, evaluation, and scientific questions across projects


• TPMs and Human Data Operations, aligning scientific goals with delivery timelines and evaluation workflows


• Data Scientists and ML Engineers, translating clinical judgment and research findings into model development and evaluation approaches

You’ll report to the Chief Scientific Officer, who provides strategic context, scientific alignment, and partnership-while trusting you to operate independently day to day.

We're a mission-driven, collaborative, and pragmatic team that values thoughtful execution, clear communication, and building systems that help people do their best work.