Research Director

About Equip 

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. Created by clinical experts in the field and people with lived experience, Equip builds upon evidence-based treatments to empower individuals to reach lasting recovery. All Equip patients receive a dedicated care team, including a therapist, dietitian, physician, and peer and family mentor. The company operates in all 50 states and is partnered with most major health insurance plans. Learn more about our strong outcomes and treatment approach at www.equip.health.

Founded in 2019, Equip has been a fully virtual company since its inception and is proud of the highly-engaged, passionate, and diverse Equisters that have created Equip’s culture.  Recognized by Time as one of the most influential companies of 2023, along with awards from Linkedin and Lattice, we are grateful to Equipsters for building a sustainable treatment program that has served thousands of patients and families.

About the Role

The Research Director will be responsible for leading the execution of Equip’s research strategy to advance both internal and external initiatives. The Research Director will oversee the full research lifecycle - from roadmap development to the execution of high-impact publications - while ensuring research outputs directly contribute to business objectives and patient outcomes.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Compensation & Benefits Package

Compensation:

• Earning Potential Range: $150,000 to $175,000 Annually

  • Consists of Base Pay + 15% Performance-Based Bonus Potential

Time Off:

• Flex PTO policy (3-5 wks/year recommended) + 11 paid company holidays.

• Generous Parental Leave.

Core Benefits:

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance.

  • Equip pays for a significant percentage of benefits premiums for individuals and families.

• Spring Health, a 100% employer-paid mental health benefit through Guardian.

  • You can receive 5 free therapy sessions and 5 free coaching sessions per year for you and each of your dependents.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a company-paid resource for mental health, legal services, financial support, and more!

• HealthJoy, a 100% employer-paid platform connecting you to a healthcare concierge who can help you navigate your benefits.

• 401K Retirement Plan!

Work From Home Additional Perks:

• $50/month stipend added directly to an employee’s paycheck to cover home internet expenses.

• Initial work-from-home stipend of up to $500.

  • Reload of $200 on the home office stipend at the 3-year mark and then every other year after that (year 5, year 7, etc.).

• Company Laptop.

Physical Demands

Work is performed 100% remotely with regular travel required. Must have access to reliable transportation. This position requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards as well as to talk or hear by telephone. Sit or stand as needed.

At Equip, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) are woven into everything we do. At the heart of Equip’s mission is a relentless dedication to making sure that everyone with an eating disorder has access to care that works regardless of race, gender, sexuality, ability, weight, socio-economic status, and any marginalized identity. We also strive toward our providers and corporate team reflecting that same dedication both in bringing in and retaining talented employees from all backgrounds and identities. We have an Equip DEIB council, Equip For All; also referred to as EFA. EFA at Equip aims to be a space driven by mutual respect, and thoughtful, effective communication strategy - enabling full participation of  members who identify as marginalized or under-represented and allies, amplifying diverse voices, creating opportunities for advocacy and contributing to the advancement of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging at Equip.

As an equal opportunity employer, we provide equal opportunity in all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, training and promotion, termination, and any other terms and conditions of employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, familial status, age, disability, weight, and/or any other legally protected classification protected by federal, state, or local law. 

Our dedication to equitable access, which is core to our mission, extends to how we build our "village." In line with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), we are dedicated to an accessible hiring process where all candidates feel a true sense of belonging. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, interview, or perform the essential functions of a role, we invite you to reach out to our People team at [email protected].

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