About Tiny HealthTiny Health is advancing lifelong health, from the first 1,000 days to the last, and addressing chronic disease through precision microbiome science. Founded in 2020 and built by microbiome scientists and physicians, our testing platform reveals whether your microbiome is trending toward resilience or imbalances using shotgun metagenomics, proprietary AI, and one of the world's largest longitudinal datasets. Trusted by families and health practitioners alike, our research-backed gut and vaginal tests are redefining the microbiome as a cornerstone of personalized health through every life stage. Learn more at
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poweredbytiny.com.The OpportunityTiny Health is seeking a Director of Clinical Research to co-own the strategy, execution, and growth of our clinical research program. This role will lead the design and delivery of clinical studies supporting product validation, regulatory strategy, and scientific credibility across our microbiome-based testing and health insights.As a key scientific leader, you will help build and scale our clinical research infrastructure in a fast-moving, resource-conscious environment, balancing rigor with speed as the program grows.What You’ll DoClinical Strategy & InfrastructureCo-own Tiny Health’s clinical evidence roadmap with the Head of ScienceDefine study objectives, endpoints, and success criteria aligned with product and regulatory goalsBuild scalable clinical research processes and infrastructure as the company growsRepresent Tiny Health in clinical collaborations and external research discussionsStudy Design & ExecutionLead the design and publication of observational, interventional, and real-world evidence studiesOversee protocol development, statistical analysis plans, and data collection frameworksManage study timelines, budgets, risk, and regulatory documentationSupport regulatory submissions as neededCross-Functional & Scientific CommunicationPartner with Bioinformatics and Engineering to ensure analytical rigor and appropriate data captureCollaborate with Product and Marketing to translate findings into clear, defensible claimsLead study reporting, including reports, abstracts, and peer-reviewed manuscriptsPresent findings to internal leadership, partners, and scientific audiencesQualificationsRequiredPhD, MD, MS/MPH, or equivalent degree in life sciences, clinical research, or a related field6+ years of experience in clinical research within biotech, diagnostics, digital health, or academiaDemonstrated experience designing and executing human clinical studiesHands-on experience with IRB submissions and human subjects research oversightExperience leading cross-functional teams and managing external partners (CROs, academic collaborators, etc.)Strong written and verbal communication skillsExperience operating in ambiguity and building scalable systems in early-stage or resource-constrained environmentsPreferredExperience supporting regulatory submissionsBackground in pediatric, maternal-infant, or microbiome-related researchExperience generating evidence to support product claims or regulatory strategyTrack record of publications in peer-reviewed journalsHow we workA mission that actually pulls people inWe make the microbiome measurable and actionable at every life stage, and real people write in to say it's life-changing.Remote-first, real overlapOur FTEs are based in North America and work core hours from 9am–6pm CST, shiftable by up to two hours either way — start at 7am or 11am, wrap at 4pm or 8pm. Written first, huddle second, meet lastDefault to a clear Slack post, huddle when a thread stalls, and meet only to make a real decision.Fast, but never sloppyDo the two-month thing in two weeks, then check the work—shipping errors is rework, not speed.Shape what we build, not just how we build itThere's no playbook waiting for you, so write it—and bring the alternative, not just the objection.Day One mentalityFewer titles and layers; process is a guardrail where it counts, never the reason something didn't ship.No hidden agendasNumbers, misses, and feedback are shared openly and in real time, so you always know where you stand.High standards, genuinely fun peopleTake the work seriously and ourselves much less—high-performing and fun to be around is the hiring bar.Is this pace for you?Venture-scaled and on a steep trajectory, with intensity in spikes, fiercely protected flexibility, and faster growth than anywhere else.Our ValuesLearn Fast, Get Better - Find the root cause, not just the fix, and get better every timeBe Relentlessly Resourceful - Dig for the answer, move fast, and know when to ask for helpAct Like an Owner, Be Hungry to Win - Act like it’s your company, and do whatever it takes to winAct with Honesty and Empathy - Say what’s true, and say it with careDelight People by Anticipating Their Needs - Solve the problem, then get two steps ahead of it
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