Clinical Scientist

At Anterior, a Clinical Scientist plays a pivotal role in enhancing our AI-driven healthcare products. This position involves conducting detailed clinical assessments of AI outputs, ensuring our solutions are aligned with clinical needs. You’ll also provide actionable insights to product and engineering teams, lead continuous process improvements, and translate complex clinical problems into actionable tasks for technical teams.

Candidates for the Clinical Scientist role at Anterior should ideally be recent medical school graduates or soon-to-be graduates. While a thorough understanding of clinical practices is essential, some technical literacy, such as coding experience, is a great asset but not mandatory. We welcome your eagerness to learn and adapt within a fast-paced startup environment.

At Anterior, we maintain a 'default in-person' environment in New York City that fosters collaboration and on-the-spot problem-solving. We are a startup with a dynamic culture where values like ownership and entrepreneurship are celebrated, making it the perfect place to grow and contribute meaningfully.

Anterior values growth and professional development as part of our culture. As a Clinical Scientist, you will benefit from mentorship and coaching, alongside a learning and development budget. We are committed to helping our team carve out impactful careers in healthcare technology.

Absolutely! At Anterior, Clinical Scientists are encouraged to grow their technical skills. You will not only participate in clinical assessments but also have opportunities to work directly within the codebase, helping to improve AI pipeline performance through coding and technical proposals.

Team culture at Anterior is vibrant and collaborative, characterized by a strong sense of camaraderie. We enjoy a fast-paced environment where innovation is encouraged, and shared ownership is embraced. The close-knit nature of our teams fosters quick learning and the tendency to transform challenges into growth opportunities.

As a Clinical Scientist at Anterior, you can expect a competitive salary, comprehensive health and dental benefits, a flexible vacation policy, a daily free lunch at the office, and a dedicated budget for learning and development. We prioritize the well-being of our team members both personally and professionally!

When assessing AI outputs clinically, I start by defining the clinical parameters that matter most. I then systematically evaluate the AI's performance against these criteria, documenting insights and areas that need improvement. Communicating these findings effectively with the technical team is key to ensuring actionable steps are taken.

Certainly! In my previous experience, I was heavily involved in a product where I identified a critical clinical need that wasn't being addressed. I conducted a series of assessments and subsequently collaborated with the engineering team to adapt the product, ultimately leading to improved user satisfaction and compliance.

When communicating complex clinical issues to non-clinicians, I focus on simplifying the language and using relatable examples. I find that visual aids and clear, actionable bullet points can enhance understanding and help bridge the gap between technical and clinical teams effectively.

AI in the clinical setting faces several challenges, including algorithmic biases and issues around trust. One of the main challenges I see is ensuring that AI outputs are transparent and can be understood by clinical staff, as this is foundational to building confidence in these tools.

I prioritize issues in the AI pipeline based on their impact on clinical outcomes, safety, and usability. I employ a methodical approach, categorizing issues based on urgency and potential risk, to ensure that the most critical flaws are addressed first.

While I may not have extensive coding experience, I've engaged in collaborative projects with technical teams where I contributed to discussions about AI model improvements. I'm eager to further develop my coding skills as part of this role, and I believe my clinical background equips me to provide valuable insights to technical staff.

Continuous process improvement requires an open mindset and adaptability. I plan to regularly review outcomes and processes, soliciting feedback from both clinical and technical teams to identify areas for enhancement. Implementing iterative changes based on evidence and communication will be key in this role.

My motivation for transitioning is rooted in my desire to impact healthcare on a broader scale. Working at a tech startup like Anterior allows me to leverage my clinical knowledge while actively participating in innovations that can revolutionize patient care and enhance clinical practices.

As a Clinical Scientist, my long-term goal is to become a leader in the intersection of healthcare and technology. I aim to develop solutions that directly improve patient outcomes while fostering collaborations between medical and technical teams. Ultimately, I aspire to mentor future professionals in this unique space.

Handling ambiguity in product development requires flexibility and a structured approach. I aim to break down complex problems into smaller, manageable components, facilitating discussions to gather input from various perspectives. By doing this, I promote clarity and find actionable paths forward even in uncertain situations.