About the Role
The Research Director leads cutting-edge clinical and health economics research that sets the standard for digital health evidence. You’ll have the opportunity to study technologically-advanced interventions that are meaningfully impacting patient care, and you’ll collaborate with a diverse and accomplished team of researchers.
You have 10+years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing interventional and observational studies, as well as performing secondary data analyses. You have shared your research with a wide range of audiences and published several papers in peer-reviewed journals as first or senior author. Others have used your research to inform their strategies or decisions. You have experience with balancing research rigor with commercial needs and timeliness of results. You’re beloved by staff because of your attention to their projects, career development, and wellbeing.
What You'll Accomplish
Publish impactful research that supports Hinge Health’s broader vision and commercial, product, and clinical strategy
Design, implement, and manage a diverse portfolio of research projects that cover cost outcomes, clinical outcomes, and discovery research
Guide the delivery and scaling of client-specific health economics studies that measure real world cost savings
Communicate study results to internal (e.g. product, commercial) and external (e.g. prospective and existing clients, health plans, regulators) stakeholders via presentations, memos and publications
Manage a team of clinical researchers, health economists and actuaries by providing project specific guidance and professional development support
Hinge Health Hybrid Model
We believe that remote work and in-person work have their own advantages and disadvantages, and we want to be able to leverage the best of both worlds. Employees in hybrid roles are required to be in the office 3 days per week, for the full 8 hours of a typical business day. The San Francisco office has a dog-friendly workplace program.
Basic Qualifications
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Research and technical
You have a Masters degree or higher in a field of clinical research, health economic research, or health services research.
You have extensive experience with conducting applied research using real world data or in real world settings.
You present your results clearly and engagingly to diverse audiences
You have acquired, managed, and used large, secondary datasets.
You’re skilled at survey development and administration.
You have experience reading and interpreting clinical and health economics studies
Management: You have successfully managed teams of high-performing research staff.
Business experience: You have demonstrated the ability to conduct research in a fast-paced business environment.
Commercial: You’ve translated clinical and health economic findings into commercial messages and supported sales & marketing teams.
Partnerships: You have a record of developing and cultivating relationships with research partners inside and outside the organization.
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Contracts and regulatory
You have experience managing vendors/contractors, including developing clear scopes of work, and negotiating deliverables and budgets
You have ensured compliance with regulatory and IRB requirements for research involving human subjects.
Preferred Qualifications
Degree: You have an MD or PhD in a clinically-related field
Research fields: You have conducted research in orthopedics, neurology, pain science, behavioral health, neurostimulation and/or healthcare economics.
Digital health: You have experience researching digital tools and working in the digital health or health technology industry.
Health economics: You are knowledgeable about complex (often messy) medical and pharmacy claims data and are familiar with cost impact analytics.
FDA: You have experience demonstrating safety, performance, and quality requirements for FDA clearance and/or CE marking.
Healthcare trends: You have a deep knowledge of current trends in healthcare, payer policy, and digital health.
Compensation
This position will have an annual salary, plus equity and benefits. Please note the annual salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. The annual salary range for this position is $252,000 - $378,000.
About Hinge Health
At Hinge Health, we’re using technology to scale and automate the delivery of healthcare – starting with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions, which affect over 1.7 billion people worldwide. With an AI-powered human-centered care model, Hinge Health leverages cutting-edge technology to improve outcomes, experiences and costs to help people move beyond their pain. The platform addresses a broad spectrum of MSK care – from acute injury, to chronic pain, to post-surgical rehabilitation – through personalized, evidence-based care.
As the preferred partner to 50+ health plans, PBMs and other ecosystem partners, Hinge Health is available to over 20 million people across more than 2,550 employers. The company is headquartered in San Francisco with additional offices in Montreal and Bangalore. Learn more at http://www.hingehealth.com
What You'll Love About Us
Inclusive healthcare and benefits: On top of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, we offer employees and their family members help with gender-affirming care, tools for family and fertility planning, and travel reimbursements if healthcare isn’t available where you live.
Planning for the future: Start saving for the future with our traditional or Roth 401k retirement plan options which include a 2% company match.
Modern life stipends: Manage your own learning and development
Grow with us through discounted company stock through our ESPP with easy payroll deductions.
Culture & Engagement
Hinge Health is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We make employment decisions without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you feel you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, let us know by reaching out to your recruiter.
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Workday ID
JR1880