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Research Director
A Research Director sets the strategic direction for an organization's research function, overseeing research design and ensuring data analysis and statistical analysis meet rigorous standards across projects. Positioned at a senior leadership level within a company, agency, or academic institution, they combine team leadership with stakeholder management to translate research findings into decisions that guide executives and clients. This role suits experienced researchers who have moved from hands-on analysis into managing people, budgets, and organizational priorities.
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Lead Under Armour's biomechanics and athlete immersion research teams to uncover unmet athlete needs and translate scientific findings into footwear and performance innovations. This role suits experienced researchers with deep expertise in sport biomechanics, footwear design, and the ability to connect athlete insights to commercial product development.
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Senior Director, Discovery Sciences & Technologies
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Full-time · United States - California - Foster City · $261,375 – $338,250
This senior leadership role oversees drug discovery assay development, high-throughput screening, and emerging technologies across Gilead's research portfolio, requiring deep expertise in protein-ligand interactions and a track record of advancing programs from initial screening to clinical candidates. The position demands both scientific excellence in managing complex discovery projects and people leadership skills to mentor senior scientists and foster innovation across therapeutic areas.
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Head of Research, DataLab
Protege
Remote
Lead Protege's DataLab research function, defining the research agenda on AI training data challenges and building systems to evaluate dataset quality and model performance. This role suits experienced research leaders who can balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical work, manage a growing team, and translate findings into product impact.
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Omada Health
Remote, USA · $212,000 – $304,800
Lead clinical research and health economics initiatives to demonstrate the value of digital health programs for chronic disease management. This role suits experienced research leaders with deep expertise in healthcare outcomes, clinical trial design, and the ability to translate complex evidence into commercial strategies.
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