Director of Clinical Research (PT/FT)

Deliberate Solutions • Boston / New York City, NY

8d • $140,000 - $228,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Deliberate AI exists at the intersection of clinical research and AI — and the research portfolio is how we partially fund, validate, and publish the work that makes precision mental health real. We're running clinical trials running across four continents and a publication pipeline that turns our engineering and clinical work into peer -reviewed science. What we don't yet have is a dedicated research leader who owns the strategy and execution of that entire research portfolio. That's this role. You'll lead Deliberate's grant and clinical research strategy — identifying funding opportunities, writing and submitting grant applications, and serving as PI on funded studies when appropriate. You'll manage IRB submissions and regulatory compliance across our multi -site trial portfolio. And you'll own our publications approach: setting the research agenda, coordinating manuscript writing across internal and consortium teams, and taking hands -on responsibility for writing papers. This isn't a role where you oversee from a distance — you write grants, you write papers, and you ensure the research programs you've won are executed to the standard the science demands.

Requirements

• Have a PhD in clinical psychology, neuroscience, biomedical engineering, computational psychiatry, or a related field
• Have been PI on at least 2–3 federally funded research grants
• Have independently written successful federal grant applications — you've navigated study sections and know how to structure a compelling Specific Aims page
• Have a strong post -doctoral research track record with substantial publications in peer -reviewed journals
• Have experience managing multi -site clinical research programs — IRB protocols, data management, site coordination, and regulatory compliance
• Are a strong scientific writer — you can produce a grant narrative, a methods section, and a discussion that reviewers and readers find clear and rigorous
• Have familiarity with digital health, AI/ML in healthcare, or computational approaches to clinical use cases — you don't need to build models, but you need to understand the research well enough to write about it and design studies around it
• Have experience managing research budgets and federal compliance requirements

Nice To Haves

• Have experience with clinical trials in mental health or psychiatry — depression, PTSD, anxiety, or related conditions
• Have worked in or with industry research settings (health -tech, biotech, pharmaceutical) in addition to academic positions
• Have experience with ARPA -type research specifically — understanding the OT (Other Transaction) structure, milestone -based funding, and risk -tolerant program philosophy
• Have expertise in affective computing, or multimodal behavioral measurement
• Have experience supervising junior researchers, postdocs, or research coordinators

Responsibilities

• Grant Strategy & Development: Identify federal and foundation funding opportunities aligned with Deliberate's research and product roadmap. Write and submit grant applications to funding organizations. Serve as PI on funded awards when appropriate.
• Grant Portfolio Management: Oversee execution of awarded grants — milestone tracking, budget management, progress reporting, subcontractor coordination, and compliance with federal regulations
• IRB & Regulatory Compliance: Manage IRB submissions, amendments, and continuing reviews across multi -site clinical trials. Ensure research protocols comply with GCP, HIPAA, and applicable federal and institutional requirements
• Publications & Scientific Output: Own Deliberate's publication strategy — prioritize manuscripts, coordinate writing across internal scientists and consortium partners, and take hands -on responsibility for drafting and revising papers for peer -reviewed journals
• Research Program Design: Partner with the CEO, Chief Scientist, and engineering leads to design research programs that advance both scientific knowledge and product development — ensuring that clinical validation, algorithmic development, and publication goals are integrated
• External Research Relationships: Maintain and develop relationships with consortium partners and new academic partners, funding agencies, and the broader research community

Benefits

• Base Salary: $140,000 – $228,000 (commensurate with experience, qualifications, and grant portfolio)
• Early -stage equity with meaningful ownership — you're joining at a stage where individual grants are substantial
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible PTO policy
• Senior authorship on publications emerging from your research programs — this is a research leadership role, and the publication record reflects that

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree