Research Lead

Kalogon•Melbourne, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As Kalogon's Research Lead, you'll architect and oversee our research ecosystem, ensuring methodological rigor as you manage a range from quick and dirty user testing to consumer surveys to clinical validation. You'll be conducting in-house research and working with outside groups to go a level deeper. This role blends strategic vision with hands-on execution, requiring equal expertise in clinical seating assessments and cross-functional collaboration to translate insights into tangible advancements.

Requirements

Master's degree or higher in rehabilitation science, biomedical engineering, clinical research, life sciences, or related field
Hands-on experience with a wide variety of user research methodologies and quick-turn usability testing
Ability to write effective research plans, protocols, interview guides and the like
Great understanding of statistics or qualitative insights and what is meaningful in research results
Experience managing clinical research projects with minimal supervision
Ability to navigate IRB processes efficiently
Experience coordinating studies with external collaborators
Demonstrated success working in resource-constrained environments
Self-starter mentality with exceptional time management skills
Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders
Experience with data analysis tools and research documentation
Understanding of regulatory requirements for medical devices at a startup scale
Creative problem-solver who can determine the right research approach for the desired outcomes
Adept at creating strong internal relationships
Comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities
People skills to engage potential research participants and partners
Ability to independently prioritize research needs without extensive guidance
Passion for both scientific validity and practical application
Comfort switching between deeply technical and highly accessible communication
Enthusiasm for the startup journey including its challenges and rewards
Willingness to travel

Nice To Haves

Previous work in early-stage startups
Established connections in clinical rehabilitation settings
Experience developing research protocols with limited resources
Background in both clinical and commercial product testing
History of successful grant writing to fund research initiatives
Connections within rehabilitation clinical communities
Know something about seating, sitting, or butts or wants to learn

Responsibilities

Use a variety of research modalities to answer key questions about seating from comfort surveys to blood flow analysis and everything in-between
Balance long-horizon clinical validation with short-term product development needs
Conduct user research, beta testing, and claims research
Socialize research findings and ensure team members can self-support by creating tools to access your research
Write, field, and analyze consumer surveys on seating, sitting, or any topic as discussed with the team
Help drive the business by ideating, testing, and validating unique claims that can be published or shared publicly
Support partner by gathering key stakeholder and end user feedback, synthesizing this and sharing insights with the team
Work with sales, product, and marketing for post-market surveillance activities
Identify and establish relationships with potential research partners including clinics, universities, and rehabilitation centers
Handle all research activities from project design through recruitment to final analysis
Run beta testing programs
Develop and execute IRB protocols
Manage project timelines and resource needs within startup constraints
Translate technical findings into actionable insights for both clinical and non-clinical folks
Stay abreast of key research happening in seating and sitting, ensuring the team is aware and taking this research into their work