Research Director

Research Director About Equip Equip is the leading virtual, evidence-based eating disorder treatment program on a mission to ensure that everyone with an eating disorder can access treatment that works. Created by clinical experts in the field and people with lived experience, Equip builds upon evidence-based treatments to empower individuals to reach lasting recovery. All Equip patients receive a dedicated care team, including a therapist, dietitian, physician, and peer and family mentor. The company operates in all 50 states and is partnered with most major health insurance plans. Learn more about our strong outcomes https://equip.health/outcomes and treatment approach at www.equip.health. http://www.equip.health Founded in 2019, Equip has been a fully virtual company since its inception and is proud of the highly-engaged, passionate, and diverse Equisters that have created Equip’s culture.  Recognized by Time https://time.com/collection/time100-companies-2023/6285207/equip/ as one of the most influential companies of 2023, along with awards from Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/linkedin-top-startups-2022-50-us-companies-rise-linkedin-news/ and Lattice https://lattice.com/blog/announcing-the-2023-finalists-for-lattices-people-success-awards, we are grateful to Equipsters for building a sustainable treatment program that has served thousands of patients and families. About the Role 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. 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. Qualifications - 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. Compensation & Benefits Package Compensation: - Earning Potential Range: $150,000 to $175,000 Annually - Consists of Base Pay + 15% Performance-Based Bonus Potential Time Off: - Flex PTO policy (3-5 wks/year recommended) + 11 paid company holidays. - Gene ... (truncated, view full listing at source)