Applied Behavioral Scientist

Position Summary

Role and Responsibilities

Role and Responsibilities

• Framework translation: conduct and stay on top of secondary research (literature reviews competitive landscape and expert synthesis); develop and adapt behavioral science frameworks (e.g. COM-B) into clear usable tools for product UX and content teams

• Rapid experimentation: collaborate with partners to test behavioral interventions through A/B tests pilots or quick experiments with a focus on feasibility and learning
• Framing and copy support: apply behavioral tactics to copywriting refining messaging CTAs or tone to better align with user motivations and cultural context.
• Intervention design: work backward from desired user outcomes or business goals to identify high-leverage behavioral tactics; recommend behaviorally-informed changes to product flows content or notifications across markets and various health use-cases
• Education and Influence: help socialize behavioral concepts internally through visuals write-ups or brief presentations to build understanding and buy-in
• Cross-functional communication: Distill complex ideas into formats that resonate across teams (product design research leadership)

Skills and Qualifications

Candidate Characteristics

• Passionate about improving health and healthcare transformation creating great customer experiences and solving problems
• Organized detailed goal-driven achievement oriented with a problem-solving mindset
• Ability to quickly identify win-win opportunities understand needs and priorities of different stakeholders manage expectations deescalate challenging dynamics with a view of short and long-term aims
• Highly collaborative with an approach and ability to manage multiple internal and external stakeholders towards a shared goal.
• Experience working in multi-lingual or global product environments
• Able to function independently while coordinating closely with the larger team
• Thrives in a highly dynamic and changing work environment and are able to balance the strategic and tactical

Qualifications/Skills

• Advanced degree in behavioral science psychology cognitive science behavioral economics or related field
• 3-5 years applying behavioral science in real-world product/industry (e.g. health finance). Experience in health tech wellness or behavior change oriented apps is especially valued.
• Experience designing or contributing to product experimentation interpreting behavioral outcomes and iteration based on results
• Strong data fluency comfortable working with survey data dashboards and basic analytic tools
• Demonstrated ability to connect the dots from behavior across research strategy and operations
• Previous experience and comfort with shaping unstructured problems with an outcome driven mindset
• Strong communication skills; Experience working in a multi-lingual or global product environment
• Familiarity with design collaboration tools (e.g. Figma Miro)

Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions

• Work is generally performed in an office environment.
• This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk communicate in person and by telephone frequently operate standard office equipment such as telephones and computers and reach with hands and arms.
• Complete access to confidential company data where disclosure may jeopardize the companys competitive position.
• There may be significant travel to develop and manage to business goals

Compensation for this role for candidates based in Mountain View CA is expected to be between $180000 $210000. Regular full-time employees (salaried or hourly) have access to benefits including Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance 401(k) Employee Purchase Program Tuition Assistance (after 6 months) Paid Time Off Student Loan Program (after 6 months) Wellness Incentives and many more.

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