Clinical Research Advisor
Plutonic | Technology Enabled Behavioral Health
Advisory Engagement | Approximately 3 to 5 Hours per Month | Remote
About Plutonic
Plutonic is a behavioral health company developing new ways to make therapy more engaging, accessible, and effective for children, adolescents, young adults, and families. We combine clinical services with proprietary interactive virtual therapy environments and digital tools designed to support engagement, therapeutic alliance, and measurable clinical outcomes.
About the Role
Plutonic is seeking a Clinical Research Advisor to work directly with our founder and leadership team on clinical implementation strategy, research priorities, and external partnerships.
This is a senior advisory role for someone who can connect clinical evidence with practical implementation and help communicate our approach to health insurers, schools, academic institutions, and other potential partners. The advisor will review selected materials, provide strategic guidance, and participate in key stakeholder meetings.
The anticipated commitment is approximately 3 to 5 hours per month, with flexibility to coordinate around scheduled meetings and company priorities.
Responsibilities
Advise leadership on clinical implementation strategy, including how Plutonic’s services and virtual therapy platform can support different populations and partner needs
Participate in selected meetings with health insurers, schools, academic institutions, and other stakeholders to provide clinical and research perspective
Help prepare for stakeholder discussions by reviewing presentations, proposals, clinical findings, and supporting materials
Advise on research priorities, study design, validated assessments, and outcomes measurement
Review interpretations of clinical data and help ensure external claims accurately reflect the available evidence
Guide the development of potential pilot programs, research collaborations, and partnership evaluation plans
Provide strategic feedback on selected case studies, abstracts, manuscripts, and research presentations
Identify clinical, ethical, and implementation considerations as the company develops or reviews new digital health tools
Make relevant introductions when appropriate and mutually agreed
Qualifications
Doctoral degree in psychology, behavioral health, public health, medicine, or a closely related field
Experience in clinical or behavioral health research, with the ability to translate findings into practical recommendations
Strong understanding of clinical implementation, outcomes measurement, and evidence development
Experience presenting to or collaborating with health insurers, schools, health systems, academic institutions, or similar stakeholders
Ability to communicate clearly with clinical, business, and nontechnical audiences
Availability to review materials and attend occasional stakeholder meetings with advance notice
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with child and adolescent behavioral health
Familiarity with digital mental health, interactive technologies, or innovative therapy delivery models
Experience with payer partnerships, school partnerships, value based care, or implementation science
Peer reviewed publications and experience advising on research ethics and human subjects research
Previous experience advising an early stage healthcare company
Relationships with relevant clinical, academic, payer, or education organizations
Engagement Details
Approximately 3 to 5 hours per month
Mostly remote, with mutually coordinated meeting times
Direct collaboration with the founder and leadership team
Focused on strategic advice, material review, and selected stakeholder meetings
Additional project work or expanded responsibilities may be agreed separately
Compensation
Compensation will be discussed based on experience, qualifications, and the agreed scope. The engagement may include stock options, cash compensation, or a combination of both. Any stock option grant would be subject to company approval, vesting, and applicable plan terms.