Clinical Research Scientist

InStride Health

Clinical Research Scientist advancing quality and clinical effectiveness in pediatric mental health care through data-driven evaluation and research initiatives. Collaborating across teams to monitor care delivery and support decision-making.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $106,000 - $118,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate in the design, execution, and quality assurance for clinical outcomes research initiatives
Manage, analyze, and interpret large clinical and operational datasets using appropriate statistical methodologies.
Collaborate cross-functionally with clinicians, operations leaders, product teams, and data partners to identify opportunities for process improvement and quality optimization.
Assist with research protocol development, study implementation, and regulatory compliance activities including Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, amendments, and reporting requirements.
Support clinical research dissemination processes including scientific and business presentations & publications.
Stay current on emerging research in pediatric anxiety, OCD, and digital mental health to inform our research agenda.
Maintain high standards of research rigor, ethical conduct, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement.
Contribute to evaluation of technology-enabled care interventions, including AI-assisted tools, as part of our outcomes research agenda.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Doctoral-level terminal degree (PhD, ScD, or equivalent) in Clinical Psychology, Behavioral Science, or a related field.
Independence and experience with clinical data management, analytics, statistical analysis (SAS, R, or equivalent), and data quality assurance methodologies.
Demonstrated experience conducting clinical research, outcomes research, quality improvement, or program evaluation initiatives.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including scientific writing and presentation development.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
Organized, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to data integrity and continuous quality improvement.
Able to work independently, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a high-growth environment where the work is continually evolving.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous benefits package (401k with match)
Flexible PTO
Paid holidays
Paid service days
4 week paid sabbatical
12 week paid parental leave
Health benefits starting on your first day

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Hard Skills & Tools

Statistical AnalysisData Quality AssuranceClinical ResearchOutcomes ResearchProgram EvaluationResearch Protocol DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceData AnalysisQuality OptimizationResearch Dissemination

Soft Skills

Outstanding Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaborationAttention to DetailOrganizational Skills