Clinical Research Manager
Posted on April 22, 2026 (about 1 month ago)
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Slingshot AI is the team behind Ash, the first AI designed for mental health. Our mission is to make support more accessible and help people change their lives in the ways they want.
We’re building a world-class team by empowering individuals with the autonomy, flexibility, and support they need to do their best work. We dream big, iterate fast, and care deeply. Our team spans machine learning, product, engineering, conversational design, clinical, growth, and operations, with offices in both New York City and London.
We're a well-funded Series A company, having raised $93M from Andreessen Horowitz, Radical Ventures, Forerunner Ventures, and other investors.
The role
We are hiring a Clinical Research Manager to establish and own the operational backbone of our clinical research program. Reporting to the Head of Research, this is a research operations role: you will create systems that keep studies running on time, manage relationships with institutional partners, and ensure every protocol is executed with precision. You will work at the intersection of digital health and clinical evidence generation to help develop the evidence base needed to bring AI tools into clinical practice.
What you'll do:
- Build Research Infrastructure — develop SOPs, tracking systems, templates, and workflows that scale as the research program grows
- Run Studies End-to-End — manage operational execution of RCTs, pragmatic trials, and real-world evidence studies from site activation through closeout
- Manage Institutional Partnerships — serve as the primary operational point of contact with operational counterparts at academic medical centers, health systems, and research collaborators; manage contracts, timelines, and deliverables
- Coordinate Across Teams — work closely with research, engineering, and product to ensure protocols are feasible, on track, and aligned with product goals
- Oversee Regulatory & Compliance Operations — manage IRB submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, and ensure compliance with GCP, HIPAA, and applicable guidance
- Drive Recruitment & Enrollment — develop and execute participant recruitment strategies; track enrollment targets and troubleshoot site-level barriers
- Manage Research Vendors & Budgets — oversee EDC platforms, data management, and study budgets; keep projects on scope and on budget
- Maintain Data Quality — ensure rigorous, audit-ready data collection and management practices across all active studies
About you
- 5+ years in clinical research operations, clinical trial management, or research program management
- Hands-on experience running RCTs and/or real-world evidence studies — managed timelines, sites, and IRBs
- Familiarity with digital health and unique challenges evaluating software-based interventions in clinical settings
- Experience managing multi-site research partnerships with academic medical centers or health systems
- Strong knowledge of GCP/ICH, IRB processes, and HIPAA
- Exceptional project management skills — able to keep many initiatives moving and prevent things from falling through the cracks
- Clear, efficient communicator across technical and clinical stakeholders
- Experience with AI/ML
- Advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., MPH, MS) or equivalent experience
Bonus Points
- Experience with clinical validation of software-based tools
- Familiarity with FDA regulatory pathways for AI/ML products (De Novo, 510(k), pre-submissions)
- Background in pragmatic trial designs, adaptive trials, or decentralized/hybrid trial models
- Experience with EDC systems (REDCap, Medidata) and clinical data management platforms
- Prior experience at a startup or high-growth company where you helped scale research ops from scratch
What we offer
- A chance to join a passionate tight-knit team working on something to change the world
- Competitive compensation (top of personal market)
- Travel between our NYC and London offices
- Startup perks like free lunch and coffee in office and a generous learning budget
- We cover your personal therapy
How to apply
Apply via the application link on the job page: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/SlingshotAI/627ffec7-373f-4655-8ea7-f2ad28006f33/application
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