Senior Manager, Clinical Data Annotations

Job Description

Job Description

Frontera is reimagining how children with autism and other behavioral health needs get the care they deserve. We bring together world-class clinicians, technologists, and autism specialists to build cutting-edge AI tools that help care teams work smarter and spend more time with the children and families who need them most.

Our platform is HIPAA-compliant and designed for the real-world needs of behavioral health teams - from psychologists to ABA therapists. By combining evidence-based care with powerful technology, we're expanding access to high-quality services for families everywhere.

Our Mission

Frontera exists to close the care gap : every child, no matter where they live, should be able to access effective behavioral healthcare.

We are hiring a Senior Manager+ of Annotation Operations to lead and scale Frontera's clinical annotation function. This team powers the labeling of video, audio, and text data used to train and fine-tune Frontera's foundational and production AI models.

This is not a generic labeling operations role. Our annotations demand clinical nuance, judgment under ambiguity, and close coordination with ML and QA stakeholders. You will architect the operational backbone of this function, owning throughput, tooling, team workflows, and performance management across a distributed global team.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in operations, process design, and scalability. You know how to build systems that grow without breaking, balancing clarity and control with flexibility and speed. You're a strong facilitator, a thoughtful leader, and a steady presence when ambiguity is high. You move seamlessly between strategic planning and tactical execution, and you love creating order out of complexity.

What You'll Bring

5+ years of experience in operations, data labeling, content workflows, or high-throughput environments

2+ years of experience leading distributed teams, with a focus on performance management and coaching

Strength in process architecture : you can design, implement, and iterate scalable systems that work

Operational fluency : you track throughput, capacity, and QA rigorously—without micromanaging

Exceptional problem-solving and facilitation skills; you bring teams together and build alignment

Calm, wise leadership under pressure—able to triage issues and focus teams on what matters most

Hands-on experience with annotation tooling (e.g., Label Studio, Scale AI, SuperAnnotate, Snorkel, etc.)

Familiarity with inter-rater agreement / IOA frameworks (e.g., Cohen's or Fleiss' kappa)

Preferred : Background in healthcare, behavioral science, or clinical research

Bonus : Understanding of ML model development and how labeled data fuels model training

Why Join us?

At Frontera, you'll help shape the future of pediatric behavioral health—building the data infrastructure that powers equitable, evidence-based care. We're a mission-driven team operating at the intersection of AI and clinical care, and we're looking for builders, leaders, and systems thinkers ready to make a real impact.

We have determined a salary range for this position that takes into account several factors including experience, knowledge, education, skills, and abilities. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline and the exact salary will be determined based on the individual's qualifications and experience, with consideration given to the factors listed above. All full time employee benefits include a stake in shared success through stock options, health benefits, 401(k) plan, and responsible PTO.

Expected salary range in Denver

$125,000—$160,000 USD

Why Join Us

At Frontera, you'll join a team driven by impact. We're growing quickly, backed by leading investors, and united by a shared belief that innovation and equity can change lives. If you're excited to build the future of pediatric healthcare, we'd love to meet you.