DO YOU CREATE TRANSFORMATIVE, PROACTIVE HEALTH SOLUTIONS TO HELP PEOPLE FROM BECOMING PATIENTS? ARE YOU SEEKING A FAST-PACED, DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENT TO PURSUE INNOVATIVE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGICAL BREAKTHROUGHS?
Ripple Effect is looking for a Digital Health Scientific Advisor with a unique blend of technical, business, regulatory, and collaborative skills developed over 7 years of professional experience to support our client’s mission. This role will work closely with the Proactive Health Office within ARPA-H to guide the development of innovative health solutions that enhance wellness and improve patient care and outcomes, while ensuring that science, health, and healthcare programs & projects are delivered successfully and meet expectations of stakeholders.
If this position sounds of interest, there’s a place for you here at Ripple Effect! We offer a diverse and engaging work environment, with a multitude of incentives and flexible work options that work for you and your lifestyle.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Advanced degree (Ph.D.) in psychology, biology, public health, or a related field (e.g., neuroscience, integrative health, physiology, medicine)
- 7 years of relevant experience
- 4+ years of experience in project management, research management or related fields
- 2 years of supervisory experience
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
- Prior experience working with government extramural R&D funding agencies or with an ARPA (e.g., ARPA-H, DARPA)
- Clinical research experience with patient populations; understanding of human subjects protections and ethical concerns.
- Expertise in leveraging AI-supported solutions (e.g., model selection, training considerations) and digital technologies such as remote monitoring for personalized adaptive treatment strategies, including comprehensive knowledge of the challenges and emerging opportunities in implementing digital technologies for healthcare.
- Insight into clinical care models, healthcare challenges, and regulatory and ethical considerations in digital health (e.g., data privacy, security).
- Highly organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and adept at multitasking in a dynamic environment. Demonstrated ability to respond quickly and manage changing priorities effectively.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills; able to thrive in a fast-paced and collaborative work environment.
- Strong technical writing skills with an ability to prepare effective documentation to communicate results simply.
- Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, with strong proficiency in developing presentations and engaging visual materials.
- Advanced ability to navigate program’s web-based system such as SharePoint, Teams, and other electronic business systems and train others on its use.
- Project and people management skills in budgeting, resourcing, planning, tasking, and risk management
To be successful at Ripple Effect, you must be able to pay attention to details, clearly communicate, work independently, and have an eagerness to learn. Learn more about what makes Ripple so great check out our capabilities.
SKILLS THAT SET YOU APART
- Working knowledge of evidence-based practices and related treatment principles.
- Familiarity with challenges, current trends, and qualitative and quantitative measurement methodologies in pain, health behavior, or mental health realms.
- Experience in planning and implementation of technology transition from R&D to market or operational environments.
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks for healthcare technology development.
- Experience evaluating research project proposals for scientific merit, innovation, and potential impact.
If you don’t have all of the skills above, don’t be discouraged—no resume paints a complete picture of a person. There’s a good chance you’re more wonderful than you think, so please apply!