Senior Clinical Research Scientist

mpathic•Seattle, WA

About The Position

We’re looking for a Senior Clinical Research Scientist who thrives in fast-moving, ambiguous environments and wants to have a meaningful impact on building safe, trustworthy AI grounded in clinical science. As part of our clinical research team, your mission is to provide scientific context, judgment, and support that enables high-quality clinical and research work to move forward independently and with rigor. You’ll partner closely with the Chief Scientific Officer, Clinical Scientists, Data Scientists, TPMs, and ML engineers to translate high-level scientific priorities into clear guidance. You will also support junior researchers, and take ownership of complex workstreams. This is a full-time role, with a preference for candidates based in San Francisco or Seattle, offering substantial ownership and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the development of rigorous, clinically grounded AI safety practices. What You’ll Accomplish In the first six months you will: Build a strong working understanding of mpathic’s clinical, research, and data workflows, and where additional clarity or context can improve execution Provide review, feedback, and scientific support to Clinical Scientists and Research Scientists to help them navigate complex or ambiguous work Help junior researchers think through tradeoffs, edge cases, and next steps—supporting their growth and independence as individual contributors Contribute to a team culture that values thoughtful execution, early communication, and shared standards Identify areas where clearer guidance, examples, or lightweight process could reduce friction or rework In your first year you’ll… Serve as a consistent source of scientific context and continuity across multiple projects Enable Clinical Scientists and Research Scientists to work more independently by offering timely input, review, and perspective Support the evolution of clinical and research workflows as projects scale in complexity Help maintain a high bar for scientific rigor, ethics, and real-world applicability across mpathic’s work Be a trusted collaborator who helps others succeed while taking responsibility for your own workstreams

Requirements

Have 5+ years of experience working in applied clinical research, behavioral science, or human-centered AI contexts, and are comfortable operating in environments where problems are not fully specified
Are experienced translating clinical theory and judgment into practical research, evaluation, or data workflows
Are comfortable collaborating with cross-functional partners (e.g., data science, engineering, product, or program management) and navigating differing priorities with clarity and respect
Have strong independent judgment and can move work forward without detailed instructions, while knowing when to seek input to ensure alignment
Enjoy supporting and mentoring junior researchers, helping them think through complex questions and tradeoffs together rather than prescribing step-by-step solutions
Communicate clearly and thoughtfully through written feedback, discussions, and examples, especially when navigating ambiguity or tradeoffs
Are energized by iteration and refinement, and see feedback as a tool for improving both your work and shared systems
Take ownership of your work, care deeply about quality and impact, and bring a collaborative, grounded approach to problem-solving

Responsibilities

Build a strong working understanding of mpathic’s clinical, research, and data workflows, and where additional clarity or context can improve execution
Provide review, feedback, and scientific support to Clinical Scientists and Research Scientists to help them navigate complex or ambiguous work
Help junior researchers think through tradeoffs, edge cases, and next steps—supporting their growth and independence as individual contributors
Contribute to a team culture that values thoughtful execution, early communication, and shared standards
Identify areas where clearer guidance, examples, or lightweight process could reduce friction or rework
Serve as a consistent source of scientific context and continuity across multiple projects
Enable Clinical Scientists and Research Scientists to work more independently by offering timely input, review, and perspective
Support the evolution of clinical and research workflows as projects scale in complexity
Help maintain a high bar for scientific rigor, ethics, and real-world applicability across mpathic’s work
Be a trusted collaborator who helps others succeed while taking responsibility for your own workstreams