Research Director

• 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

• 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

Offers Bonus