Clinical Research Lead - Stockholm

Job description

BUILD SOMETHING MONUMENTAL FOR HEALTHCARE! At Tandem Health we’re reimagining healthcare by putting clinicians first. Our platform - designed by clinicians, for clinicians - is built on deep insight into real-world pain points, with intuitive medical notes and workflows that truly support patient care. We’re a fast-scaling health-tech company backed by top investors and expanding globally. We move fast, stay curious, and believe building something that matters starts with an extraordinary team. If you're passionate about impact and innovation, we'd love to meet you! ABOUT THE ROLE Tandem is building the clinical operating system for European healthcare. As we scale across countries and health systems, rigorous, fast-moving clinical research is critical to proving impact, shaping product direction, and positioning Tandem as a leader in healthcare AI. We are now looking for a Clinical Research Lead to own and drive Tandem’s clinical research strategy end-to-end. You will lead research efforts across customers and markets, design and execute high-impact studies, and ensure Tandem is at the forefront of clinical evidence generation within European healthcare.This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys shipping research (not just planning it), and wants to see their work directly influence real-world clinical practice. WHAT YOU WILL DO - Own and execute Tandem’s clinical research strategy across multiple countries and customers - Plan, coordinate, and lead clinical studies in collaboration with healthcare providers, internal product teams, and external partners - Design robust study protocols that balance scientific rigor with speed and operational feasibility - Lead data analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of results - Publish high-quality research in leading journals and conferences within healthcare and AI - Support regulatory, commercial, and product teams with clinical evidence and insights - Represent Tandem externally in scientific and clinical forums, strengthening our reputation as a research leader - Continuously improve how we run research - making it faster, more scalable, and more impactful WHAT YOU BRING - A medical background (MD or equivalent) - PhD (required) in a relevant field (e.g. clinical research, epidemiology, biostatistics, computer science/ML, biomedical engineering), with a strong publication record - Strong experience leading clinical research projects end-to-end - A proven publication track record in high-quality journals, ideally within healthcare AI or digital health - Experience working with real-world clinical data and healthcare systems - Comfort operating in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment where priorities evolve quickly - A bias toward action and impact - you value rapid, high-quality research over multi-year academic timelines - Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally across clinical, product, and commercial teams BONUS POINTS - Experience working in or with European healthcare systems across multiple countries - Background in health tech, AI, or a high-growth scale-up - Prior experience running multi-site or multi-country clinical studies - A strong external network within clinical research or healthcare AI - Deep technical understanding within AI, incl. programming expertise LOCATION We believe the best ideas happen when we’re together. This role is based in our vibrant HQ in the Epicenter building in the heart of Stockholm where you will work primarily from our office to collaborate, connect, and build our culture. HOW TO APPLY We adopt a continuous selection process, so please make sure to apply with your CV in English. Our interview process consists of 4 stages: 1. Screening interview with Talent Acquisition 2. First interview with our CEO and Co-Founder 3. Follow-up interview with one of our Medical Operations Clinician 4. Working Day - Join us in the Stockholm office for a half-day to experience our culture firsthand, collaborate with our team, and see how you work in action. BENEFITS - Competitive salary & company stock options - 25 days/year of paid vacation - 5,000 SEK wellness allowance (friskvårdsbidrag) - Social and team-building activities (off-sites, after works, winter/summer parties) - An opportunity to make a real positive impact in the world of healthcare - Work with some of the best minds in AI, healthcare, and engineering. We review our benefits packages on a regular basis and might modify our benefits from time to time. CULTURE AT TANDEM At Tandem, we move fast, think big, and take ownership. We're a high-performing, diverse team with a shared drive to change the future of healthcare - and we’re just getting started. Our culture is built on action, ambition, and learning. You'll be trusted to take the lead, challenge yourself, and make an impact from day one. We believe real growth happens when you're stretched, supported, and surrounded by smart, passionate teammates who want to win together. Even though we’re spread across countries, we come together often in Sweden for team meetings, social events, and offsites - blending global reach with real human connection. We hire for talent, potential, and attitude - valuing different backgrounds and fresh perspectives. Great ideas come from everywhere, and we’re building a team that reflects the world we want to change. Tandem handles sensitive patient data and will conduct a background check before hiring any candidate.