Director of Clinical Research

About Us

InStride Health's mission is to deliver specialty anxiety and OCD care that works for every kid, teen, young adult, and family who needs it. Through this mission, we are expanding access to insurance-based care, increasing engagement in treatment, and improving treatment outcomes. We are doing this by combining research-backed clinical care and innovative technology to eliminate the major problems with care today: difficulty finding providers, months of waiting to be seen, arduous onboarding processes, and inconsistent use of evidence-based therapies and outcomes tracking. Our vision is to become the nation's most trusted provider of pediatric anxiety and OCD care.

Team InStride Health: Our Core Values

• Give Heart: We lead with heart, treating patients and their families the way we want our loved ones to be treated.
• Work Smart: We find smarter ways to solve hard problems and fix the broken mental health system by leveraging technology, diversity of thought, and innovation.
• Have Humility: We leave our egos at the door, empowering our team to collaborate, celebrate diversity, and adopt a growth mindset.
• Embrace Community: We all belong. We are in this together, and we never worry alone. We believe in each other and recognize that every voice matters.
  
  

About the Role

InStride Health is seeking a Director of Clinical Research to spearhead the organization's research initiatives. This individual will play a crucial role in developing the company's strategic research plan as well as in analyzing clinical data, generating insights, and disseminating findings through high-impact publications and presentations. The Director of Clinical Research will report to the Chief Clinical Officer and will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to elevate the scientific profile of our company and contribute to the broader field of digital behavioral health. This is a fully remote position.

Responsibilities:

• Research Strategy and Planning:
• Lead the development of a strategic research plan that supports the organization's objectives and business needs
• Identify and prioritize new research projects
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and research methodology innovations and integrate them into project design
• Data Analysis and Interpretation:
• Lead the analysis of clinical data, utilizing advanced statistical methods and applied data science techniques for the purpose of scientific investigation, external outcomes reporting, and internal quality improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with Marketing and Data & Analytics teams to translate data analyses into effective storytelling and support the various marketing messaging needs for our external stakeholders
• Collaborate with Clinical Product and Quality teams to integrate research insights into product design/development
• Publication and Dissemination:
• Develop and execute a strategic plan for publishing research findings in high-impact peer-reviewed journals
• Write, review, and submit manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations to disseminate research findings to the scientific community
• Coordinate with internal teams and external collaborators to ensure the quality and rigor of publications
• Present research findings at conferences, workshops, and industry events to enhance the company's scientific reputation
• Institutional Review Board (IRB) Oversight:
• Ensure that all research activities involving human subjects comply with ethical standards and regulatory requirements
• Prepare and submit IRB applications, amendments, and continuing review reports, as needed
• Monitor ongoing studies for compliance with IRB-approved protocols and address any ethical issues that arise
• Serve as the primary liaison between the company and the IRB, ensuring effective communication and timely resolution of issues
• Collaboration:
• Build and maintain relationships with academic institutions, research organizations, and industry partners to facilitate collaborative research efforts
  

What You Need to Succeed in the Role

• Ph.D. or equivalent advanced degree in psychology, behavioral science, public health, or a related field
• Extensive experience (7+ years) of leading clinical research projects (e.g., Principal Investigator), with a strong background in data analysis and scientific publication
• Proven track record of publishing research in high-impact peer-reviewed journals
• Experience working in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment, ideally in a care delivery model
• Strong knowledge of research methodologies, statistical analysis, and data interpretation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to write and review scientific manuscripts
• Strategic mindset with the ability to align training initiatives with business objectives and drive measurable results
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and ethical standards in clinical research
• Proficiency in using statistical analysis software and research tools
• Experience with IRB processes and ensuring compliance with ethical standards in research
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with multiple areas in an organization and handle multiple stakeholders
• Familiarity with machine learning and data science applications in health research (preferred)
  
  

Why Join Our Team

• Generous benefits package (401k with match, Flexible PTO, paid holidays, 4 week paid sabbatical, 12 week paid parental leave, health benefits starting on your first day, and more)
• Opportunity to join a mission-driven company that is changing the landscape of pediatric mental health treatment
• Ability to help hundreds of children and families access desperately-needed evidence-based care
• Opportunity to work with talented and experienced team members who have devoted their lives to solving this problem
• Fully virtual: work from the comfort of your home with periodic in-person retreats
  
  

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging

One of the core values we are passionate about in InStride is building an inclusive and equitable environment where we celebrate all identities. We strongly believe that every member on our team enriches our InStride family; the individual voices help us provide better care for families. Therefore, we invite you to share any additional information about yourself or your experiences that may not be reflected in your CV. Inclusion of this information is completely voluntary.