Senior AI Clinical Research Scientist

Our mission: to eliminate every barrier to mental health.At Spring Health, we’re on a mission to revolutionize mental healthcare by removing every barrier that prevents people from getting the help they need, when they need it. Our clinically validated technology,Precision Mental Healthcare, empowers us to deliver the right care at the right time—whether it’s therapy, coaching, medication, or beyond—tailored to each individual’s needs.We proudly partner with over 450 companies, from startups to multinational Fortune 500 corporations, as a leading provider of mental health service, providing care for 10 million people. Our clients include brands you use and know like Microsoft, Target, and Delta Airlines, all of whom trust us to deliver best-in-class outcomes for their employees globally. With our innovative platform, we’ve been able to generate a net positive ROI for employers and we are the only company in our category to earn external validation of net savings for customers.We have raised capital from prominent investors including Generation Investment, Kinnevik, Tiger Global, Northzone, RRE Ventures, and many more. Thanks to their partnership and our latest Series E Funding, our current valuation has reached $3.3 billion. We’re just getting started—join us on our journey to make mental healthcare accessible to everyone, everywhere.We are looking for a Senior AI Clinical Research Scientist to join our Health Economics Outcomes Research team. You will lead the design, implementation, and publication of studies that evaluate the safety and efficacy of the next generation of digital mental health tools. You’ll work cross-functionally to evaluate and automate safety monitoring pipelines and run benchmarking studies that compare AI outputs against human-delivered care.What you’ll be doing:Design and execute research studies that evaluate the safety and efficacy of clinical AI toolsDevelop and operationalize automated safety monitoring plans, including real-time signal detection and alerting frameworksCollaborate with engineering and data teams to build feature-rich datasets, curate annotated transcripts, and automate labeling workflowsEngage in customer and external-facing interactions to gather requirements and share findings around AI safety performanceAuthor and submit high-impact academic manuscripts for peer review and conferencesWhat success looks like in this role:Submission of 2+ first-author publications or conference papers per yearDeployment of at least one fully automated safety monitoring pipeline into productionPositive stakeholder feedback on safety protocols and published study qualityWhat we expect from you:PhD in a quantitative field (e.g., Machine Learning, Computer Science, Biostatistics, Psychology)Track record of ≥ 3 first author pubsExpertise in LLM, AI/ML model development, validation, and backtestingProficiency in Python and/or RAble to distill complex AI safety findings for both technical and non-technical audiencesSelf-starter with the ability to independently scope projects and solve novel problemsWhat we’d love to see (Bonus):Prior experience in clinical research settings or working with IRBs/DSMBsHands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and MLOps frameworksDemonstrated passion for advancing AI safety and ethics in healthcare Experience building data pipelines and automation scriptsExperience with A/B testsThe target base salary range for this position is $159,100 - $194,150, and is part of a competitive total rewards package including stock options and benefits. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, location, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We review all employee pay and compensation programs annually using Radford Global Compensation Databaseat minimum to ensure competitive and fair pay.Benefits provided by Spring Health:Note: We have even more benefits than listed here and below, your recruiter will provide more in-depth information as you continue in the interview process. Benefits are subject to individual plan requirements and eligibility criteria. Health, Dental, Vision benefits start on your first day at Spring. You and your dependents also receive access to One Medicalaccounts HSA and FSA plans are also available, with Spring contributing up to $1K for HSAs, depending on your plan type.Employer sponsored 401(k) match of up to 2% for retirement planningA yearly allotment of no cost visits to the Spring Health network of therapists, coaches, and medication management providers for you and your dependents.We offer competitive paid time off policies including vacation, sick leave and company holidays.At 6 months tenure with Spring, we offer parental leave of 18 weeks for birthing parents and 16 weeks for non-birthing parents.Access to Noom, a weight management program—based in psychology, that’s tailored to your unique needs and goals. Access to fertility care support through Carrot, in addition to $4,000 reimbursement for related fertility expenses.Access toWellhub, which connects employees to the best options for fitness, mindfulness, nutrition, and sleep in one subscriptionAccess to BrightHorizons, which provides sponsored child care, back-up care, and elder careUp to $1,000 Professional Development Reimbursement a year.$200 per year donation matching to support your favorite causes.Not sure if you meet every requirement?Research shows that women and people from historically underrepresented communities often hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every qualification compared to other similarly-qualified candidates. At Spring Health, we are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, empowered, and supported to Thrive. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply.Ready to do the most impactful work of your life? Learn more about our values, what it’s like to work here, and how hypergrowth meets impact at Spring Health:Our ValuesOur privacy policy: https://springhealth.com/privacy-policy/Spring Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable legal requirements. Spring Health is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.Originally posted on Himalayas

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