Director, Clinical Research

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional partners to establish and prioritize clinical and economic research goals.

• Provide peer review and mentorship to team researchers, enhancing their analytical and publication skills over time.

• Generate research inquiries and formulate analytical strategies for significant publication and evidence-generation initiatives.

• Foster partnerships and collaborate with prominent research institutions.

• Construct Hello Heart's research and evidence strategy to facilitate future FDA-regulated capabilities, considering regulatory requirements and timelines.

• Identify, organize, query, and analyze various datasets, such as clinical, claims, electronic health records (EHR), and engagement data.

• Utilize advanced statistical techniques, including multilevel modeling, causal inference methods, propensity score matching, mixed-effects modeling, longitudinal analyses, and sensitivity testing.

• Work with co-authors to incorporate feedback and finalize analyses, manuscripts, white papers, and abstracts.

• Address anonymous peer reviews, including conducting repeat analyses and revising manuscripts to ensure timely resubmission.

• Identify suitable conferences for abstract submissions and present ongoing research when relevant.

• Keep abreast of scientific advancements related to cardiovascular health, digital health, behavioral science, chronic disease, health economics, and public health.

• Assist in the creation of data summaries, research protocols, institutional review board (IRB) documents, and other research materials.

• Translate complex analytical results into clear, precise, and actionable insights for clinical, technical, commercial, and executive stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Graduate degree in a clinical field, epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, or a similar area, such as a Master of Science (MS), Master of Public Health (MPH), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), with over 10 years of experience in clinical research.

• Proven experience in a commercial research environment, adept at balancing scientific rigor with business needs.

• Experience in leading or mentoring a team of researchers, including peer-reviewing work and aiding less experienced researchers in achieving independent publication.

• Proficient in statistical programming with R, Python, SQL, MS Excel, or other relevant analytical tools.

• Strong fluency in AI, with the capability to design AI-enabled workflows, including building or customizing agents while ensuring accuracy, privacy, and human oversight.

• Excellent data skills, encompassing data cleaning, management, statistical analysis, and visualization.

• Experience in planning and executing complex statistical analyses while juggling deadlines across multiple research projects.

• Familiarity with clinical, claims, electronic health record (EHR), engagement, or other healthcare datasets.

• Experience in auditing medical claims, pharmacy claims, and enrollment data for discrepancies, including actuarial summaries and cohort analyses.

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing several projects simultaneously.

• Open to and responsive to feedback on manuscripts, analyses, and other written materials.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.