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Research Manager
Research Managers oversee the execution of research projects, from crafting research design and survey design to running statistical software like SPSS or R for data analysis. Sitting between individual researchers and senior leadership, they handle team management to ensure studies are delivered on time and to a high standard of rigor. This role fits professionals with a strong quantitative background who also enjoy coordinating people and processes.
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Quantitative Equity and Funds Research Team Lead
LSEG
New York, NY · $208,000 – $346,800
Lead a quantitative research team overseeing equity models and funds research for a major financial data provider, managing model development, client engagement, and a distributed team across two continents. This role suits someone with deep equity markets expertise, proven team leadership experience, and strong technical skills in machine learning and cloud technologies.
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Research Science Manager, Foundation Models
Runway
Remote · $360,000 – $450,000
Runway seeks a research manager to lead their applied machine learning team in developing computer vision tools for AI-powered content creation. This role bridges research and production, requiring both deep technical expertise in machine learning and the ability to mentor researchers while collaborating across engineering and product.
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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
Gilead Sciences
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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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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