Associate Research Director – Complex Care

The Health Management Academy

. Lead research efforts on complex care cases .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading research on complex care cases, evaluating diagnostic and treatment options, and developing evidence-based treatment strategies. Proficient in interpreting clinical data and communicating findings effectively to support patient care decisions.

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PhD In A Science Or Healthcare FieldResearch Capabilities In Medical LiteratureInterpersonal SkillsClinical Trial EvaluationPatient Education Document Creation

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Hard Skills

Clinical ResearchData AnalysisMolecular Diagnostics InterpretationTreatment Strategy DevelopmentEvidence ReviewLab Value TrackingMedical Literature SummarizationSpreadsheet CreationClinical Outcomes EvaluationDiagnostic Option Evaluation

Soft Skills

Exceptional Interpersonal SkillsService OrientationWritten Communication AbilitiesVerbal Communication AbilitiesCreative Problem Solving

Tools & Technologies

PubMedGoogle ScholarSpreadsheetsPresentation SoftwareGraphing Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

PhDDoctorate Of Physical Therapy

Industry Keywords

Complex Medical DisordersWomen's HealthPelvic Floor Physical TherapyEvidence-Based TherapiesClinical Trials

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead research efforts on complex care cases
Review client medical records and clinical history
Identify and evaluate diagnostic and treatment options, including clinical trials and innovative evidence-based therapies worldwide
Develop and prioritize treatment strategies based on medical literature and input from leading experts
Participate in client calls alongside clinicians to communicate research findings and support shared decision-making
Extract and track lab values, symptoms, medication histories, and clinical outcomes
Identify, review, analyze, summarize, and compare medical literature and clinical studies
Interpret molecular diagnostics and laboratory tests to support patient care decisions
Research and prioritize standard-of-care, guideline-based, and investigational treatment options
Identify and connect with key opinion leaders and other experts
Identify and evaluate clinical trials through spreadsheet creation, database searching, evidence review, and contacting trial sites
Create patient education documents, reports, presentations, spreadsheets, graphs, and charts

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD in a science or healthcare field is required
Early career professional experience in a complex medical disorder(s)
Knowledge of best practices and well-developed research capabilities exploring medical literature using sources such as PubMed and Google Scholar
Exceptional interpersonal skills, service orientation, and written and verbal communication abilities
Efficient, resourceful, creative, and able to make rapid decisions in the face of ambiguity and deadlines
Able to work independently and collaborate with peers, co-workers, and external experts
Doctorate of Physical Therapy combined with orthopedic/PT experience strongly preferred
Experience in women's health, such as pelvic floor physical therapy, is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Annual cash incentive program
401k with match
Flexible PTO
PHM services for you and your dependents
Fully remote interviews
Other benefits