Director, Clinical Research

Hinge Health•San Francisco, CA

21h

About The Position

Join the team that proves the value of our care. You will lead the engine that powers our commercial success by demonstrating the clinical and financial impact of Hinge Health’s programs. As we scale to serve millions of members, we need a strategic leader to not only oversee our research portfolio but to transform how we measure and communicate ROI to health plans and employers. You will bridge the gap between rigorous clinical science and commercial strategy, ensuring our data tells a compelling, evidence-based story that drives adoption and retention.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in clinical research, health economics, or outcomes research, with a proven track record of managing complex research portfolios.
4+ years of experience managing high-performing teams, including hiring, performance management, and career development (aligned with M5 Director expectations).
Demonstrated experience partnering with commercial/sales teams to support client acquisition or retention through data and research.
Deep understanding of study design, ROI analysis, and health economic modeling, specifically within the healthcare or digital health space.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (PhD, MD, MPH, or equivalent) in epidemiology, health services research, or a related field.
Experience specifically with MSK (musculoskeletal) or pain medicine research.
Experience working with health plans or large self-insured employers.
Background in a high-growth technology or digital health environment.

Responsibilities

Audit our current portfolio of research projects and ROI methodologies.
Build high-trust relationships with key cross-functional partners in Commercial, Product, and Engineering to understand their data needs and pain points.
Implement new strategies to scale the efficiency of our ROI analyses, moving us away from manual, one-off studies toward more scalable solutions.
Take ownership of the research roadmap, ensuring all active projects are aligned with broader company OKRs.
Act as the primary strategic voice for Clinical Research, balancing the need for scientific rigor with commercial agility.
Successfully led your team to publish and disseminate key findings that directly support our sales and contracting processes, positioning Hinge Health as the undisputed leader in MSK outcomes.