Associate Principal – Outcomes Researcher

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +44 more states.

📋 Description

• Design and take ownership of frameworks for measuring outcomes that focus on clinical enhancement, sustained functionality, and productivity restoration across the platform.

• Analyze longitudinal data on outcomes and convert findings into actionable insights.

• Develop validated and scalable methods for evaluating clinical effectiveness.

• Collaborate with Data, Product, Tech, and Legal teams to enhance outcomes infrastructure.

• Establish quality metrics and benchmarks to assess the effectiveness of clinical programs.

• Lead original research initiatives from design through to dissemination.

• Co-author research studies with external academic collaborators.

• Write and submit peer-reviewed articles for prominent clinical and health services research journals.

• Manage the publication pipeline, including collaboration, journal selection, and revision processes.

• Develop and sustain a research agenda that aligns with clinical strategy, product innovation, and market positioning.

• Transform findings into evidence-based assets for enterprise clients, health plan partners, and benefits consultants.

• Collaborate on VOI/ROI analyses to quantify workforce and financial impacts.

• Provide Sales and Client Management with evidence-based talking points, RFP content, and data narratives.

• Create case study frameworks and customized outcome reports for employers.

• Monitor the digital mental health evidence landscape and track competitive benchmarks.

• Advise Product, Value Management, Data, and Go-to-Market teams on evidence strategy and communication.

• Present research outcomes to both internal leadership and external stakeholders.

• Identify gaps in evidence, prioritize research areas, and explore opportunities for external validation.

• Assist with regulatory and compliance-related evidence requirements, including quality reporting and accreditation documentation.

⛳️ Requirements

• PhD in Clinical Psychology, Health Services Research, Epidemiology, Public Health, Behavioral Science, or a related discipline.

• 5–8 years of postdoctoral or industry research experience; prior experience in digital health, managed behavioral health, or health plan environments is preferred.

• Record of peer-reviewed publications in mental health, digital health, or health outcomes research.

• Proficiency in longitudinal data analysis and expertise in at least one statistical software platform: R, Python, SPSS, Stata, or equivalent.

• Experience in designing and conducting IRB-approved studies utilizing real-world or platform data.

• Familiarity with mental health PROMs, including WHO-5, PHQ-9, and GAD-7.

• Capability to translate findings into accessible language for non-research audiences.

• Ability to generate evidence with commercial relevance and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Legal, and Product teams.

• Skills to represent findings externally and present to academic peers and executive audiences.

• Must maintain work authorization for the entirety of employment without employer sponsorship or training plans.

• This position is not eligible for performance in Hawaii.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical / Dental / Vision / Disability / Life Insurance.

• High Deductible Health Plan with an option for a Health Savings Account (HSA).

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Access to coaches and therapists through Modern Health's platform.

• Flexible Time Off.

• Company-wide Collective Pause Days.

• Parental Leave Policy.

• Family Forming Benefit through Carrot.

• Family Assistance Benefit through UrbanSitter.

• Professional Development Stipend.

• 401k.

• Financial Planning Benefit through Origin.

• Annual Wellness Stipend.

• New Hire Stipend to assist with work-from-home setup costs.

• ModSquad Community: Virtual events such as active ERGs, holiday-themed activities, team-building events, and more.

• Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement.

• Equity program.

• Overlapping-hours remote-work arrangement.