Associate Research Director - Complex Care

Private Health Management

1d•$110,000 - $120,000•Remote

About The Position

Private Health Management (PHM) is a clinically sophisticated healthcare navigation firm that helps individuals and businesses obtain high-quality care and outcomes when facing serious and complex medical conditions. The Associate Research Director joins a team of compassionate professionals focused on patients’ best interests and precision medicine. This role leads research for complex care cases by reviewing medical records and clinical histories, assessing diagnostic and treatment options—including clinical trials and innovative evidence-based therapies worldwide—and developing prioritized strategies based on medical literature and input from leading experts. The role is remote and requires the employee to live and physically perform all work in the United States. PHM conducts interviews remotely. The target base salary is $110,000–$120,000, with additional compensation and benefits described in the posting.

Requirements

PhD in a science or healthcare field.
Early-career professional experience in one or more complex medical disorders.
Knowledge of research best practices and well-developed ability to explore medical literature, such as PubMed and Google Scholar.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, service orientation, and written and verbal communication abilities to serve as a trusted client advisor.
Ability to work efficiently and resourcefully, demonstrate creativity, and make rapid decisions amid ambiguity and deadlines.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with peers, co-workers, and external experts.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate of Physical Therapy combined with orthopedic or physical therapy experience is strongly preferred.
Experience in women's health, such as pelvic floor physical therapy.

Responsibilities

Participate in client calls alongside clinicians to communicate research findings, support shared decision-making, and help clients understand available options.
Analyze patient medical records, extracting and tracking lab values, symptoms, medication histories, and clinical outcomes.
Identify, review, and analyze medical literature; summarize articles, compare clinical-study findings, and explain information in a patient-friendly manner.
Analyze and interpret molecular diagnostics and laboratory tests to support patient-care decisions.
Research, evaluate, and prioritize treatment options, including standard of care, professional guidelines, and investigational approaches.
Identify and connect with key opinion leaders and other experts to help guide decision-making.
Identify and evaluate potential clinical trials through database searching, spreadsheet creation, evidence review, and contact with trial sites.
Create patient education materials, including written reports, presentations, spreadsheets, graphs, and charts, related to clinical history, diagnosis, and treatment options.