Heartbeat Health is the leading virtual-first cardiovascular care company in the country, providing patients with convenient, high-quality heart care through a combination of telemedicine, diagnostics, and virtual care programs. By leveraging real-time data and AI-powered insights, Heartbeat Health empowers providers and patients with personalized treatment plans, reducing hospitalizations and improving long-term heart health outcomes. Heartbeat Health is redefining how cardiovascular care is delivered in the digital age, led by our medical group of cardiologists, advanced practitioners, nurses, and care coordinators.
The Clinical Research Writer will be responsible for building and leading a structured clinical research and outcomes function. This role will organize research efforts across programs, analyze clinical and operational data, and lead the development of abstracts, manuscripts, and peer-reviewed cardiovascular (CV) publications. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, experience with real-world evidence, and the ability to translate data into publishable insights that demonstrate clinical and economic value.
About The Role:
Research Strategy & Organization:Develop and maintain a structured research roadmap aligned with organizational clinical prioritiesOrganize research initiatives across multiple clinical programs and stakeholdersEstablish standardized processes for study design, data requests, analysis, and publication timelinesCoordinate cross-functional collaboration with clinical, data, product, and operations teams
Data Analysis & Evidence Generation:Analyze large clinical and administrative datasets (e.g., EHR, monitoring data, claims when available)Conduct outcomes, quality, and utilization analyses using appropriate statistical methodsPartner with data teams to define data requirements and ensure data quality and integrityTranslate analyses into clinically meaningful insights and conclusions
Publications & Abstract Development:Lead authorship and coordination of abstracts, posters, and manuscripts for CV conferences and journalsDraft and revise manuscripts in collaboration with clinical leaders and co-authorsManage submission processes for conferences and peer-reviewed journalsSupport responses to reviewer comments and revisions
Governance, Compliance & IRB:Support IRB submissions, exemptions, and regulatory documentation as neededEnsure research activities comply with ethical, regulatory, and data governance standardsMaintain documentation for study protocols and approvals
Stakeholder Engagement:Serve as a key liaison between clinicians, leadership, and external research collaboratorsSupport joint research initiatives with partners, payors, and academic institutionsPresent findings internally and externally as needed About You:
Required:Advanced degree (MD, PhD, MPH, MS, or equivalent)Experience conducting clinical research or real-world evidence studiesStrong statistical and data analysis skillsDemonstrated experience writing and publishing peer-reviewed manuscriptsFamiliarity with cardiovascular clinical research preferred
Preferred:Experience with large healthcare datasets (EHR, claims, monitoring data)Knowledge of IRB processes and regulatory requirementsExperience with digital health, virtual care, or outcomes researchPrior authorship in CV journals or presentations at major cardiology conferences (ACC, AHA, HRS, ESC)
Key Skills:Analytical rigor and attention to detailStrong scientific writing and communication skillsProject management and organizational skillsAbility to work independently and cross-functionallyComfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Success Metrics:Timely delivery of abstracts and manuscriptsAcceptance of work at major CV conferences and journalsClear, reproducible analyses supporting clinical and economic valueEstablishment of a scalable, repeatable research process About Our Culture:
We are mission-driven: we're revolutionizing the way cardiovascular care is delivered We are fast-paced & agile: we move quickly, iterate often, and value experimentationWe are remote-first: flexibility, autonomy, and trust are at the core of how we operateWe care about diversity: diversity allows us to build an excellent patient experienceWe are an equal opportunity employer: we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
