Job Description
Seeking a strategic and commercially driven Director of Research | Life Sciences to play a critical role in advancing the organization’s transformation into a leading data-enabled healthcare partner. This individual will be responsible for operationalizing firm’s extensive clinical data assets to support research, innovation, and real-world evidence (RWE) initiatives.
The Director will lead efforts to identify, develop, and expand partnerships across life sciences organizations, academic institutions, and public health agencies - positioning firm as a trusted partner in data-driven research and population health improvement.
This is a highly visible role requiring a blend of healthcare domain expertise, business development capability, and executive-level stakeholder engagement.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Public Health, Business, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)
- 7+ years of experience in healthcare, life sciences, research partnerships, or business development
- Proven track record of building strategic partnerships and driving revenue growth
- Experience working with life sciences companies, academic medical centers, research institutions, or public health agencies
- Strong understanding of: Clinical and healthcare data ecosystems | Interoperability and data exchange | Real-world data (RWD) applications
- Experience navigating research governance frameworks (IRB, DUAs, HIPAA considerations)
- Experience working with Health Information Exchanges (HIEs)
- Familiarity with platforms such as InterSystems HealthShare
- Background in: Real-world evidence (RWE) | Clinical research | Population health analytics
- Experience supporting or leading grant-funded research initiatives
- Exposure to AI and advanced analytics in healthcare research
- Strategic thinker with strong commercial and business acumen
- Executive presence with ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Strong communicator able to translate complex data into business value
- Relationship builder with proven ability to drive partnerships and collaboration
- Results-oriented with a focus on growth, innovation, and measurable impact
This role will sit HYBRID in New York, NY