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.
What you’ll be doing:
- Design and execute research studies that evaluate the safety and efficacy of clinical AI tools
- Develop and operationalize automated safety monitoring plans, including real-time signal detection and alerting frameworks
- Collaborate with engineering and data teams to build feature-rich datasets, curate annotated transcripts, and automate labeling workflows
- Engage in customer and external-facing interactions to gather requirements and share findings around AI safety performance
- Author and submit high-impact academic manuscripts for peer review and conferences
What success looks like in this role:
- Submission of 2+ first-author publications or conference papers per year
- Positive stakeholder feedback on safety protocols and published study quality
What we expect from you:
- PhD in a quantitative field (e.g., Machine Learning, Computer Science, Biostatistics, Psychology)
- Track record of ≥ 3 first author pubs
- Expertise in LLM, AI/ML model development, validation, and backtesting
- Proficiency in Python and/or R
- Able to distill complex AI safety findings for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Self-starter with the ability to independently scope projects and solve novel problems
What we’d love to see (Bonus):
- Prior experience in clinical research settings or working with IRBs/DSMBs
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and MLOps frameworks
- Demonstrated passion for advancing AI safety and ethics in healthcare
- Experience building data pipelines and automation scripts
- Experience with A/B tests
The 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 Database at 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 Medical accounts 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 planning
- A 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 to Wellhub, which connects employees to the best options for fitness, mindfulness, nutrition, and sleep in one subscription
- Access to BrightHorizons, which provides sponsored child care, back-up care, and elder care
- Up 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 Values
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What We Do
Life is stressful enough; finding, scheduling, and accessing diverse and quality mental healthcare shouldn't be. Spring Health equips employers and health insurers across the globe to make mental health accessible and achievable. We use clinically validated AI technology, called Precision Mental Healthcare, to deliver optimal care — from meditation, coaching, therapy, medication, or a combination of all four — to our members. This technology isn't just for our members, but also for our more than 10,000 Providers to be empowered with data and insights to help members get the care they need faster. Founded eight years ago to address the urgent global mental health crisis, Spring Health’s grown to cover more than 10 million lives through 450 employers, strategic payer relationships, and 27,000 groups that access the Spring Health through a channel partner. We support employees at global brands like Microsoft, Target, J.P. Morgan Chase and Delta Airlines to deliver best-in-class outcomes for employees and a net positive ROI for employers. Last year, the company became the first and only company in its category to earn external validation of net savings for customers.
Why Work With Us
Our team is dedicated to revolutionizing mental healthcare. We stand by our values and are advocates for our members and team members. Together, we're building solutions with an intensity and focus that has been needed for decades. If you're a builder, come build the future of mental health with us.
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