Digital Health Associate (Ph.D.)

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Digital Health Associate (Ph.D.)

ID

2026-2656

Location

US-PA-Philadelphia

Practice

User Sciences

Position Type

Full-time

Workplace Type

On-Site

About Exponent

Exponent   is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients’ most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.  

Our vision is to engage multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.  

Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you’ll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!   

Key statistics: 

950+ Consultants 

640+ Ph.D.s 

90+ Disciplines 

30+ Offices globally 

Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Digital Health Associate for our User Sciences Practice in Philadelphia, PA . In this role, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to help our clients solve complex and technical problems that span different programs and applications involving digital health, wearable technologies, and medical devices. The successful candidate will help manage and technically contribute to study operations, participant engagement, vendor coordination, data quality activities, regulatory compliance, and client communications across multiple concurrent projects.

You will be responsible for

Managing and executing on multiple projects or aspects of projects at a given time, including performing technical support tasks, coordinating with vendors and project team members, and overseeing budgets and deadlines

Developing and building foundational business development skills through client and vendor interactions, supporting proposals and budgets, and gaining exposure to consulting strategies across a variety of areas (e.g., consumer products, medical devices, etc.)

Synthesizing, analyzing, and presenting technical information suitable for technical and non-technical audiences

Learning different skillsets and contributing to an area outside your main expertise

Working in a small multidisciplinary team environment within the larger company, while actively creating and pursuing opportunities to develop additional workflow outside of the immediate team

You will have the following skills and qualifications

Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering, Kinesiology, Public Health, Health Sciences, Clinical Research, Biomedical Sciences, Human Factors, Data Science, or a related discipline

Currently based in or are willing to relocate to the Philadelphia area

Willingness to travel for research sessions, client meetings, or on-site evaluations

Experience supporting clinical research studies, digital health research programs, or human-subjects research

Knowledge of clinical trials and processes, wearable technologies, and regulatory standards applicable for digital health

Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Strong coding background for automating data pipeline, analysis, and visualization

Excellent written and verbal communication skills for client-, vendor-, and participant-facing interactions

Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].

Life @ Exponent

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:

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Attracting, inspiring, developing, and rewarding exceptional people with diverse backgrounds and expertise are central to our corporate culture. Our diverse team allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.  

Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits as well as compensation and recognition programs empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference. 

Work Environment

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for​ building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities.

We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite

Compensation

Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. At the Associate and Senior Associate level, total compensation includes base salary, bi-weekly bonuses for high-intensity efforts, annual bonus and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

The base salary range for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

Benefits you will enjoy

Access benefits information on our Life@Exponent page:  

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Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.  

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at HR-Accommodations@exponent.com .  

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