Research Director jobs in United States
cer-icon
Apply on Employer Site
company-logo

Equip · 1 day ago

Research Director

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityDirector/Executive
date8+ years exp

Equip is the leading virtual, evidence-based eating disorder treatment program on a mission to ensure that everyone with an eating disorder can access treatment that works. The Research Director will lead the execution of Equip’s research strategy, overseeing the full research lifecycle to enhance business objectives and patient outcomes.

Health CarePersonal HealthWellness
check
H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

PhD/PsyDBehavioral health researchResearch team leadershipRCTRWD experienceAligning research with businessMulti-taskingCommunication skillsRelationship-building skillsAdaptability

Required

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

Company

Equip

twittertwittertwitter
company-logo
Equip gives families lasting recovery from eating disorders through dedicated virtual care teams and gold-standard treatment delivered at home.
dateFounded in 2019
location
San Diego, California, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://equip.health

H1B Sponsorship

Equip has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (4)
2024 (2)
2023 (2)
2022 (7)
2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$163.81M
Key Investors
TCGOptum VenturesF-Prime
2025-07-30Series Unknown· $54.15M
2024-04-11Series C· $35M
2022-02-16Series B· $58M

Leadership Team

leader-logo
Kristina Saffran
Cofounder and CEO
linkedin
leader-logo
Erin Parks, Ph.D.
Co-Founder, Chief Clinical Officer
linkedin

Recent News

General Catalyst
General Catalyst Portfolio
2025-12-26
Behavioral Health Business
Addiction Treatment Providers Expand into Eating Disorders as Major Players Retreat
2025-09-19
Behavioral Health Business
Digital Eating Disorder Treatment Company Equip Health Discloses $47M Fundraise
2025-08-02
Company data provided by crunchbase