Research Director

Equip Health

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Research Director will be responsible for leading the execution of Equip’s research strategy to advance both internal and external initiatives. The Research Director will oversee the full research lifecycle - from roadmap development to the execution of high-impact publications - while ensuring research outputs directly contribute to business objectives and patient outcomes.

Requirements

PhD/PsyD in clinical psychology or related fields.
8+ years experience researching and evaluating behavioral health outcomes in the eating disorder field.
Proven track record leading research teams and driving strategic research roadmaps.
Proven experience working with both Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) data and Real-World Data (RWD) sources (e.g., claims, EHR, or disease registries) to generate robust clinical insights.
Experience successfully aligning research with business objectives.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with both scientific and non-scientific audiences.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize in a dynamic environment.
Comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities.

Responsibilities

Identify and establish research priorities to enhance Equip’s visibility and thought leadership in the industry.
Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to align research priorities with broader organizational goals and strategy.
Develop and manage a research roadmap aligned with organizational goals and external market needs.
Oversee the full research lifecycle, from concept development and study design through analysis and publication.
Collaborate with Clinical Outcomes & Clinical Quality teams to ensure that research efforts directly enhance outcomes measurement and overall patient outcomes.
Partner with Commercial teams to ensure Equip’s research supports and furthers payor contracting and patient referral efforts.
Elevate Equip’s scientific brand by contributing to thought leadership, evidence generation, and presence in the academic and clinical communities.
Foster and maintain effective collaborative relationships and strategic partnerships with research universities.
Maintain awareness of industry trends, peer-reviewed literature, and competitive research.
Perform other duties as assigned.