Scientific Officer: Head of Research

Role Description: The Scientific Officer is a full-time remote role responsible for advancing Televeda’s population-health initiatives through evidence-based research and program development. This position involves designing, implementing, and evaluating interventions that address social isolation and disparities among target populations. They will analyze data from platform outcomes, develop scientific reports and publications, and translate research findings into practical recommendations for product and program improvement. The role includes collaborating with internal teams and external partners, guiding behavioral health strategy, providing subject matter expertise for content and curricula, and supporting grant proposals and funding opportunities. The Scientific Officer will also contribute to training materials, present findings to stakeholders, and ensure programs align with the latest scientific and ethical standards in behavioral health. The Scientific Officer will lead research design, evaluation, and publication efforts while translating scientific insights into practical improvements across our products, programs, and services. The ideal candidate combines academic rigor with applied industry experience and understands how to build an evidence base for emerging behavioral health interventions. This role works closely with product, engineering, operations, and business development teams, as well as external researchers, clinical experts, and government partners.

Qualifications: Relevant graduate degree (e.g., MPH, MS, PhD, PsyD, or related field in behavioral health, psychology, population health, or social sciences). Doctoral degree strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience designing and conducting applied behavioral health or public health research, including quantitative and qualitative methods. Established record of peer-reviewed scientific publications, preferably as a lead or corresponding author. Experience in Research, including study design, quantitative and qualitative methods, data analysis, and dissemination of findings through reports or publications. Experience with IRB processes, research protocols, outcome measurement, statistical analysis, and scientific reporting. Experience translating research into practical interventions, products, or programs within healthcare, technology, or community-based settings. Preferred Experience Experience working with or researching vulnerable populations such as older adults, Native communities, or Veterans is highly beneficial. Experience contributing to research funding proposals, including NIH, VA, or other government-funded initiatives, preferred. Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain complex scientific concepts in clear, accessible language to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Project Management skills to plan, coordinate, and oversee behavioral health initiatives, manage timelines, and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams. Prior industry, startup, digital health, or healthcare innovation experience strongly preferred. Strong understanding of behavioral health, population health, social determinants of health, and evidence-based interventions. Excellent scientific writing, presentation, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Why Join Televeda? We offer a collaborative and flexible remote work environment. We’re still a small team so it’s a great opportunity to play a key role in developing a powerful brand that impacts many lives today and into the future.🚀 Mission-Driven: We work on exceptionally hard population-health problems to expand access to care and social connection for underserved communities.💰 Competitive Compensation: Base Salary ($120K) + Individual performance-based incentives + Company bonus sharing.📍 Remote & Flexible: This is a remote position with opportunities for travel, and a compassionate work culture.

🙌 Benefits: Health & dental, 401(k) with matching, wellness allowance, learning stipends, and more.💡 Innovation: Work on an award-winning platform that values collaboration and creative problem-solving. Diversity: We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities. We strongly encourage applications from veterans, individuals impacted by the criminal justice system or who have participated in social safety net programs to apply.

Note: U.S. Citizenship and ability to pass a federal security clearance is required due to federal contracting and regulatory requirements.