Director, Research

POSITION TITLE: Director of Research

LOCATION: Cambridge, MA (Hybrid)

To be eligible for employment, you must reside in MA with preference to work onsite in a hybrid capacity. This position reports to our global HQ in Cambridge, MA and travel is expected domestically and internationally when needed.

Who we are:

TriNetX was founded on the idea that incorporating real-world data results in better clinical trial design, improves the site selection and patient recruitment process and generates real-world evidence (RWE) to advance the collective understanding of human health. TriNetX collaborates with the majority of industry leaders, including 13 of the top 15 pharmaceutical companies, and is powered by an impressive network of 170 healthcare organizations across 30 countries.

As a result of its reach and rapidly expanding network, TriNetX has become the market leader in protocol design, feasibility, and site selection. Researchers have leveraged the TriNetX network to analyze over 39,000 protocols, presented over 10,000 clinical trial opportunities to its healthcare members, and reduced site identification time in clinical trials by 50%.

Currently, TriNetX healthcare organization members contribute access to a patient population of 400 million, representing over 40 billion clinical observations. TriNetX has a worldwide presence, with our global headquarters located in Cambridge, Massachusetts and EU offices in Ghent, Belgium; Freiburg, Germany; and Basel, Switzerland – as well as offices in London, Madrid, Melbourne, Sao Paulo, Singapore, Tokyo, and Healdsburg, California. As a result, TriNetX is one of the fastest-growing, privately held companies in the life sciences industry.

What challenges we work on:

TriNetX is the global health research network that optimizes clinical research and enables discoveries through the creation of real-world evidence. TriNetX combines real-time access to longitudinal clinical data with state-of-the-art analytics to answer complex research questions at the speed of thought. Each member of our community shares in the consolidated value of our global, federated health research network that connects clinical researchers to the patient populations which they are attempting to study.

Who we are looking for:

The Director of Research will lead the research function of the Client Delivery team. The Director will manage the research team and will collaborate closely with senior leadership to align research-related initiatives with the company’s and team’s strategic goals. This role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of the research team, focused on optimizing project implementation based on robust SOPs and best practices.

What you will be doing:

• Manage and mentor a team of research scientists, providing guidance, support, and oversight to empower them to meet strategic business objectives

• Plan, guide, and conduct a large book of business (research services) as Strategic Lead

o Provide guidance, review, and final oversight for full lifecycle of research projects, from proposal through delivery of final report and publication

o Support project meetings as a real-world research/epidemiology SME

• Develop an efficient staffing model to support a growing research book of business

• Act as an escalation point for any client- or project-related challenges (e.g., scope creep, conflict resolution) experienced by the research team

• Stay ahead of industry trends, ensuring the organization remains competitive in terms of research services

What you bring to TriNetX:

• Advanced degree in epidemiology or related field (doctoral degree strongly preferred), plus substantial (~10 years) professional experience in the health tech industry / consulting environment.

• At least 5 years of managerial experience in professional services / scientific consulting environment.

• Advanced understanding of epidemiologic methodology, real-world research best practices, quantitative methods in pharmacoepidemiology and/or related fields, and significant applied experience in research implementation.

• Ability to manage internal and external stakeholders and build positive rapport and strong collaborative relationships.

As a condition of employment, the individual must provide proof of Covid 19 vaccination unless a medical or religious exemption is granted by TriNetX.

Learn more about TriNetX:

To learn more about us, please check out our website, blog, and Careers page - and be sure to follow us on X (Twitter) and LinkedIn. You can also find out more about what it’s like to work at TriNetX on The Muse.

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TriNetX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons are considered for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex or gender, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

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