Clinical Research Manager

Slingshot AI

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.

Were 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. If that sounds like you wed love to hear from you.

Our team spans machine learning product engineering conversational design clinical growth and operations with offices in both New York City and London.

Were a well-funded Series A company having raised $93M from Andreessen Horowitz Radical Ventures Forerunner Ventures plus top-tier tech investors involved in ElevenLabs Captions Shopify Plaid Notion Canva Twitch Airtable and many others.

The role

Were looking for a Clinical Research Manager to own the operational backbone of our clinical research program. This is a research operations role youll be the person who keeps studies running on time manages relationships with institutional partners and ensures every protocol is executed with precision. Youll work at the intersection of digital health and clinical evidence generation helping Slingshot AI build the rigorous evidence base needed to bring AI tools into clinical practice.

What youll do:

• Run Studies End-to-End Manage the 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 your operational counterparts at academic medical centers health systems and research collaborators; manage contracts timelines and deliverables across partner sites

• Coordinate Across Teams Work closely with research engineering and product to ensure research protocols are feasible on track and aligned with product goals

• Oversee Regulatory & Compliance Operations Manage IRB submissions amendments continuing reviews and ensure ongoing compliance with GCP HIPAA and applicable regulatory 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

• Build Research Infrastructure Develop SOPs tracking systems templates and workflows that scale as the research program grows

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 youve managed timelines sites and IRBs not just designed protocols

• Familiarity with digital health you understand the unique challenges of 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 HIPAA and regulatory considerations relevant to digital health

• Exceptional project management skills youre the person who keeps 10 things moving and nothing falls through the cracks

• Clear efficient communicator who can operate 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 etc.) and clinical data management platforms

• Prior experience at a startup or high-growth company where youve helped scale the research ops function from scratch

This role at Slingshot is a unique opportunity to do high-impact work be part of a highly collaborative culture and grow alongside the clinical research function from an early stage.

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 / London offices

• Usual startup perks like free lunch and coffee in office generous learning budget

• We cover your personal therapy

Required Experience:

Manager