Sword Health is on a mission to free two billion people from pain as the world’s first and only end-to-end platform to predict, prevent and treat pain.
Delivering a 62% reduction in pain and a 60% reduction in surgery intent, at Sword, we are using technology to save millions for our 2,500+ enterprise clients across three continents. Today, we hold the majority of industry patents, win 70% of competitive evaluations, and have raised more than $300 million from top venture firms like Founders Fund, General Catalyst, and Khosla Ventures.
Recognized as a Forbes Best Startup Employer in 2023, this award highlights our focus on being a destination for the best and brightest talent. Not only have we experienced unprecedented growth since our market debut in 2020, but we’ve also created a remarkable mission and value-driven environment that is loved by our growing team. With a recent valuation of $2 billion, we are in a phase of hyper growth and expansion, and we’re looking for individuals with passion, commitment, and energy to help us scale our impact.
Joining Sword Health means committing to a set of core values, chief amongst them to “do it for the patients” every day, and to always “deliver more than expected” on behalf of our members and clients.
This is an opportunity for you to make a significant difference on a massive scale as you work alongside 800+ (and growing!) talented colleagues, spanning two continents. Your charge? To help us build a pain-free world, powered by technology, enhanced by people — accessible to all.
We are seeking a Clinical Research Specialist to join our prolific Clinical Research Team. This team is core to Sword’s ethos of delivering high quality care to all our members, through a rigorous approach to clinical research and validation of our care programs.
We are specifically looking for an accomplished researcher with a PhD in life sciences and post-doctoral experience in driving research initiatives, perform complex analysis and publishing quality research in high impact-factor journals. Experience on longitudinal datasets, data science and/or advanced biostatistics would be highly valued.
What you will be doing
- Working alongside the Clinical Research leadership to support the provision of clinical insights into other areas of business
- In-depth analysis of a subject autonomously
- Performing advanced literature search (including market trends) on a broad range of topics
- Performing statistical analysis (including but no limited to longitudinal analysis)
- Elaboration and discussion of clinical manuscripts, reports and projects.
What you will need to have
- Background in healthcare or life sciences (Medicine, Pharmacy, Bioengineering, Biology are preferred)
- PhD in life sciences (mandatory)
- Highly dynamic, motivated and proactive
- Proficiency in English
- Data-driven and detail-oriented mentality
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to deliver high quality work in tight deadlines
What we would love to see
- Experience in coordinating Masters and PhD students
- Advanced data analytics and statistical knowledge (fluency in more than one software)
US Sword Benefits & Perks: *Eligibility: Full-time employees regularly working 25+ hours per week
Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance*
Equity Shares*
Discretionary PTO Plan*
Parental leave*
401(k)
Flexible working hours
Remote-first Company
Internet Stipend for remote working
Paid Company Holidays
Free Digital Therapist for you and your family
*Eligibility: Full-time employees regularly working 25+ hours per week
Portugal - Sword Benefits:
Health, dental and vision Insurance
Meal Allowance
Equity Shares
Portugal - Sword Perks:
Remote Work Allowance
Flexible working hours
Work from home
Unlimited Vacation
Snacks and Beverages
English Class
Unlimited access to Coursera Learning Platform
*US Applicants Only: Applicants must have a legal right to work in the United States, and immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided.*
SWORD Health, which includes SWORD Health, Inc. and Sword Health Professionals (consisting of Sword Health Care Providers, P.A., SWORD Health Care Providers of NJ, P.C., SWORD Health Care Physical Therapy Providers of CA, P.C.*) complies with applicable Federal and State civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of Age, Ancestry, Color, Citizenship, Gender, Gender expression, Gender identity, Gender information, Marital status, Medical condition, National origin, Physical or mental disability, Pregnancy, Race, Religion, Caste, Sexual orientation, and Veteran status.
