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M3 Wake Research, an M3USA Company, is an integrated network of premier investigational sites meeting the clinical research needs of global biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, pharmaceutical and clinical research organizations (CROs). With close to 30 owned and managed research sites across the country, M3 Wake Research is one of the largest independent, multi-site clinical research companies in the US. M3 Wake Research continues to grow through acquisitions and uncompromising commitment to careful planning and execution in accordance with regulatory compliance.

Conducting studies since 1984, M3 Wake Research owns a proprietary patient database of potential clinical trial participants across the US. As of today, our board-certified physicians have completed more than 7,000+ successful clinical trials, while consistently exceeding sponsor expectations for integrity, timeliness, subject enrollment, human protection, and expeditious delivery of accurate evaluable data.

Due to our continued growth, we are hiring for a Clinical Research Coordinator at Wake Research, an M3 company. This position is on-site and located in Irvine, CA.

The Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) is a specialized research professional working with and under the guidance of the clinical research site management and Principal Investigator (PI). While the PI is primarily responsible for the overall conduct of the clinical trial, the CRC manages, supports, facilitates and coordinates the daily clinical trial activities and plays a critical role in the conduct of the study.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting trial Investigator in screening and review of potential study participants eligibility
• Maintaining case report forms, charts and documentation
• Mentoring, training, and high-level oversight of other clinical research coordinators and research assistants
• Ensuring that all clinical activities are carried out in accordance with established research protocol and standards in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedural requirements
• Collecting and entering data as necessary
• Assist management with potential new hire selection and shadowing process
• Assist with study start-up, maintenance, and close-out of studies as needed for those on the team
• Ability to be flexible with study assignments
  
  

• Clinical Research Coordinator with 2+ years of experience
• Phlebotomy & EKG experience strongly preferred
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly, read and understand complex protocols, follow very detailed directions, and multi-tasking
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality of patients, employees, and company information at all times and adhere to HIPAA Guidelines
• Extensive clinical trial knowledge through education and/or experience
• Successful completion of GCP Certification and Advanced CRC preferred
• Detail-oriented
• Familiarity with the Code of Federal Regulations as they pertain to human subject protection
• Strong interpersonal skills
  
  

About M3:

M3 USA is at the forefront of healthcare innovation, offering digital solutions across healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and more. Since our inception in 2000, we’ve seen remarkable growth, fueled by our mission to utilize the internet for a healthier world and more efficient healthcare systems.

Our success is anchored in our trusted digital platforms that engage physician communities globally, facilitating impactful medical education, precise job placement, and insightful market research. M3 USA prides itself on a dynamic and innovative work environment where every team member contributes to global health advancements.

Joining M3 USA means being part of a dedicated team striving to make a significant difference in healthcare. We provide a unique opportunity for you to be at the cutting edge of healthcare innovation, shaping the future in a meaningful career. Embrace the chance to drive change with M3 USA.

Benefits:

A career opportunity with M3 Wake Research offers competitive wages, and benefits such as:

• 401(k), 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

*This position offers a competitive pay rate of $30–$40 per hour.

*M3 reserves the right to change this job description to meet the business needs of the organization

Company Description

Darwin Research Group is a research and consulting firm focusing on healthcare delivery models. We specialize in comprehensive analyses of health systems, physician groups, and emerging payer models such as accountable care organizations and bundled payments. Our goal is to help our clients better understand the healthcare ecosystem and succeed in the ever- changing landscape. Our clients include pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers.

Job Purpose

As a Research Consultant, you will be a critical member of the Research Team, assisting our clients through research and both syndicated and custom project engagements. You will also wear numerous hats at Darwin, collaborating across departments to meet client and internal requests, support sales and marketing initiatives, and manage project work. You will have the opportunity to engage with all Darwinians and make an impact in a growing organization. This dynamic role is for you if you are a team player, eager to delight clients, detail-oriented, deadline-driven, flexible, creative, and passionate about learning and adapting to change.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct research and contribute to product and process improvements to support our core product and service offerings.
• Lead end-to-end research projects and custom client engagements, including research design, data collection and analysis, and the delivery of relevant and actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with the sales team by responding to inquiries, participating in client calls and communications, and providing support throughout the sales cycle.
• Propose and respond to client research requests, offering strategic guidance on research methodologies, project scope, data collection and analysis, and deliverables.
• Partner with the Research Director to create and implement operational efficiencies and product and process improvements; train the research team on workflows and best practices.
• Support the growth of our expert research panel by managing participant recruitment, conducting interviews, and optimizing associated workflows.
• Master our project and content management tools, including and Dropbox, to organize documentation and ensure effective cross-functional communication.
• Proactively identify opportunities for new workflows, and product and service enhancements; work cross-functionally to implement best practices.
• Work as a team player by working closely with our project coordinator and mentoring research colleagues and cross-functional teams.
• Remain flexible as responsibilities evolve in response to organizational growth and changing priorities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a four-year college or university
• At least 4 years of experience in syndicated or custom research in client-facing environments or similar professional environments
• Interest and prior experience in the healthcare industry (3+ years of experience)
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, Google Mail, Zoom, and related business tools
• Proven project management experience and understanding of project lifecycles
• Demonstrated ability to plan research, source participants, design discussion guides and research materials, and synthesize information from multiple sources – secondary research, interviews, surveys, etc.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate in a professional and timely manner and update internal and external stakeholders on project progress
• Organizational skills, with attention to detail and demonstrated commitment to quality
• Highly enthusiastic, service-oriented, and responsive
• Excellent time, resource, and project management skills
• Self-motivated, thriving in a fast-paced, growth-oriented, deadline-driven environment
• Quick learner with the ability to multitask with minimal supervision
• Creative problem solver finding ways to navigate ambiguity and deliver insightful and actionable results
• Ability to work cross-functionally

What We Offer

• Full-time position with a competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401K with guaranteed company contribution
• Generous PTO
• Flexible hours
• Due to hybrid work environment, local candidates and those willing to relocate are strongly preferred

For the right person, this is an opportunity to expand your skill set and contribute to a growing company in a healthy, challenging, and collaborative environment. Many of our clients see value in our partnership and work with us year after year. Reach out to learn more!

Darwin Research Group is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

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Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

Students are our top priority.
We strive for excellence.
We thrive on diversity.
We celebrate collaboration.
We champion innovation.
We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
We act ethically.
We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

About the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory University

The Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University has a student body of 1,200 undergraduates, 425 graduate students, and 80 primary and 73 program faculty. In 2025 US News Graduate Program Rankings placed the department as the #2 ranked department in BME in the United States and our Undergraduate Program as the #2 department in the United States. Since its beginning, the unique partnership between two of the nation's leading public and private entities has been an innovation engine for research and education. Combining the engineering and medical strengths at Georgia Tech and Emory, we are focused on solving some of the toughest problems facing our state, the nation, and the world.

Atlanta, GA

The Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology & Emory University invites applications from exceptional senior candidates working in the area of Neuroengineering, broadly defined. The successful candidate will be named the Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) Eminent Scholar in Neuroengineering, an endowed position specific to the Georgia Tech campus. GRA eminent scholars are expected to engage in or contribute to translational and/or economic development efforts in their field. Applicants should have earned a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Appointment is expected at the rank of full professor with tenure.

The department seeks a visionary scholar-educator and proven leader in high impact and emerging areas of importance to human health and biomedicine. We are specifically interested in the areas of neuroengineering and neuroscience, particularly developing and using approaches in machine learning and AI, with neurotranslational potential. Along with excellent scholarship, candidates are expected to have demonstrated strong leadership in building and leading extramurally funded research programs, noteworthy dedication to innovative teaching and mentoring of diverse undergraduate and graduate student bodies, as well as national and international recognition. Of particular interest are candidates with an established and active record of accomplishment in leading large multi-institution and multi-disciplinary collaborative research efforts and a vision for developing the next generation of neuroengineering tools to facilitate emerging areas such as interactive neurotechnologies, brain computer interfaces, neuroAI, neural control of sensing and moving, the neural bases of decision making and cognitive function, and the neuroscience of neurological or psychiatric disorders.

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers

The successful candidate will interact with a vibrant and rapidly growing multi-disciplinary community across Georgia Tech, Emory, and greater Atlanta. Examples include: the Georgia Tech/Emory Neural Engineering Center; the newly-formed GT Institute for Neuroscience, Neurotechnology, and Society (INNS), crosscutting multiple Colleges; the McCamish Parkinson's Disease Innovation Program; researchers and educators spanning various basic science and engineering departments across Emory and Georgia Tech, as well as clinical departments such as the Emory Department of Rehabilitation, Division of Physical Therapy, Neurology, Neurosurgery, and the Emory Brain Health Center.

A PhD in engineering or related field is required by the start of the appointment.

• A PhD in engineering or related field is required by the start of the appointment.
• The ability to teach and mentor a student body
• The ability to promote a welcoming educational/work environment
• The ability to mentor and assist students interested in pursuing graduate education
• The ability to engage students in experiential learning activities and pedagogy that support student success
• The ability to engage in high-impact practices that support deep learning for student success

Applicants should submit 1) a letter of application, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of research interests, 4) a description of teaching interests, 5) A statement that in two pages or less outlines how the applicant's professional and academic experiences have prepared them to support and apply Georgia Tech's mission and values , and 6) the names and contact information for at least three references. Application materials should be submitted as .PDF files

Applications will be considered beginning January 15, 2026, but the search will continue until the positions are filled.

Requests for information may be directed to .

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at policymanual/section6/C2653.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit employment/pre-employment-screening

Specialty Account Manager/ Pharmaceutical Field Sales Representative

Location: Houston

Who We Are

Aucta Pharmaceuticals is an emerging product development pharmaceutical company. Aucta is implementing a branded/generic hybrid model, generating both near-term product revenue and mid/long-term investment return. We aim to become a significant specialty pharmaceutical company in the U.S. marketplace integrating R&D, manufacturing, and commercialization. We focus on improved dosage forms for patients with a therapeutic focus in CNS, Ophthalmology, and Inhalation areas.

Aucta successfully launched its first branded product, Motpoly XR, in the epilepsy space with a targeted sales force in mid-February 2024. We are now expanding our commercial presence in the neurology/epilepsy sector by increasing our field sales territories to 20. Our objective is to enhance our marketing, managed care, and sales capabilities to support future pipeline products in neurology over the coming years

Position Description

The Specialty Account Manager will be an integral part of a sales team developing and managing an assigned territory. The primary responsibility of the Sales Representative will be to develop and manage a designated regional territory with the goal of maximizing and reaching sales forecasts. Expectations for the Sales Representative include being a self-starter, a team player, and responsible for identifying, ranking, prospecting, and developing key neurology practices. This also includes hospital-based business relationships within the targeted regional territory. You will be overseeing and leading the identification of business opportunities, building and fostering customer relationships, and ensuring the effective presentation of Motpoly XR to meet/exceed sales forecasts and goals.

We kindly request that applications be submitted only by individuals currently residing within the designated territory.

Who You Are

Energetic Pharmaceutical Sales person with a competitive spirit and experience in new drug product launches, preferably in the Epilepsy/Neurology space. You are an award-winning salesperson with a history of sales success within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical industry. At a minimum, you bring three years of pharmaceutical sales experience along with a Bachelor’s degree.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Effectively communicate appropriate, therapeutic, disease state, and product information to customers to successfully promote the use of Motpoly XR within the territory
• Utilize effective selling techniques and marketing strategies to create and expand Motpoly XR’s demand.
• Develop a business plan for the assigned territory that is consistent with Aucta’s sales plans, strategies, and objectives.
• Conducts quality sales conversations with all targeted customers.
• Achieve quarterly sales goals within the territory while adhering to all ethical sales practices and required regulations.
• Understands and demonstrates targeting principles.
• Develop pre-call planning strategy for key targets.
• Develop positive and interactive relationships with peers, customers, and Company support team members.
• Responsible for ensuring high levels of call and field productivity.
• Gathers and utilizes information from offices, pharmacists, and others to develop and implement specific strategies for territory prescribers.
• Leverages sample program, literature, and other items to ensure physician awareness of Aucta Products.
• Differentiates products from all competitors and responds to customer issues confidentially and appropriately.
• Actively pursue continuous learning and professional development on efficient sales, communication & product knowledge training.

Minimum Qualifications for this role are as follows:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• A minimum of 2 years of biotech/pharma sales and product promotion is required preferably in the CNS therapeutic area.
• Proven track record of consistent sales success and experience developing, implementing, executing, and monitoring success within each account.
• Successful launch experience preferred, preferably in the CNS therapeutic area.
• Proven business acumen with a strong track record of consistently exceeding territory performance goals.
• Demonstrated success in influence and negotiation skills.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and listening skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to take initiative and drive results independently. Demonstrates proficiency in key competencies essential for success in this role.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a highly motivated self-starter within a team environment to deliver results. Ability to learn, apply, and effectively communicate products and disease states.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, MS Teams, and Outlook. Flexibility to travel up to 30 percent, with potential variation based on territory size. Overnight stays may be required.
• Must live within the territory/geography of responsibility
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package to all employees, including:

• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401k
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• PTO

Aucta Pharmaceuticals is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please refrain from forwarding unsolicited resumes from agencies to Aucta Pharmaceuticals. Aucta is not liable for any fees incurred from the use of resumes from this source. We only compensate agencies with whom we have a formal agreement. For recruitment inquiries, please reach out directly to our Human Resources department.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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The Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Diabetes/Endocrinology is responsible for the achievement of commercial objectives in the assigned territory in alignment with Xeris' corporate goals. Reporting to the Regional Business Director (RBD), the PSR will participate in the development and execution of strategic and tactical territory and account level business plans in order to meet and exceed sales goals and business objectives.

• Deliver on corporate objectives specific to territory.
• With RBD and internal business partner input, develop, evolve, and execute territory and account level business plans.
• Engage RBD with timely recommendations to eliminate or minimize barriers to progress specific to marketplace trends, business opportunities and threats, competitive information, etc.
• Leverage internal expertise to maximize field impact.
• Work with Regional Business Directors, Channel/Trade & Market Access Teams, and Sales Representatives to develop territory-specific strategies to ensure patient access to Xeris products.
• Manage territory budget and resource allocations to maximize return on investment.
• Create a face to the internal and external customer that demonstrates Xeris' commitment to bringing value and solutions to the customers and patients we serve.
• Collaborate with peers, marketing, and training personnel to share information and implement territory initiatives/strategies.
• Create, build, and maintain relationships and regular communications and sales efforts with physicians & other health care providers, and all others pertinent to Xeris' business.
• Professionally and ethically represent Xeris to external customers (including but not limited to hospitals, IDNs, individual physicians and health care providers, and local diabetes chapters) and foster their respect by demonstrating our commitment to advancing patient care and outcomes.
• Professionally and ethically represent Xeris internally and foster professionalism within, among, and beyond the region.
• Take responsibility for ongoing professional development to maximize effectiveness in advancing Xeris' objectives.
• Leverage internal training and development.
• Refine ability to navigate complex and multi-layered accounts
• Refine ability to effectively communicate and engage with customers while leveraging Xeris internal resources.

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences, Business/Marketing, or related field.
• Sales position level is determined by candidate experience and capabilities. At Xeris Pharmaceuticals, levels of consideration are based on the following:
  • 2+ years of experience in field commercial positions, including but not limited to: sales representative, hospital representative, sales trainer, and marketing
  • 5+ years of experience in bioscience commercial positions, including but not limited to: sales representative, hospital representative, sales training, marketing and regional account manager
• Recent experience in bioscience and/or diabetes is highly desirable
• Able to create and execute a thoughtful business plan adjusting when needed in order to meet organizational goals.
• Proficient in understanding key data and metrics and utilizing this information to improve business performance.
• Thrives in ambiguity and uncertainty; can adapt quickly in any situation and asks questions to increase depth of understanding.
• Competencies: Self-directed, Organizational skills, Verbal and Written Communication skills, Time Management, Presentation skills, Project Management skills, Problem Solving, Negotiation skills, Influencer, Adaptability
• Working Conditions: Position may require periodic evening and weekend work, as necessary to fulfill obligations. Travel requirements will vary by territory but will minimally be 20%.

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetics or any other characteristic protected by law. It is our intention that all qualified applications are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $85,000 to $130,000. Final determination of base salary offered will depend on several factors relevant to the position, including but not limited to candidate skills, experience, education, market location, and business need. This role will include eligibility for commission and equity. The total compensation package will also include additional elements such as multiple paid time off benefits, various health insurance options, retirement benefits and more. Details about these and other offerings will be provided at the time a conditional offer of employment is made. Candidates are always welcome to inquire about our compensation and benefits package during the interview process.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Darwin Research Group is seeking an operations-minded, people-focused Research Manager to lead our research team and ensure efficient, high-quality production of our flagship product: a library of syndicated profiles analyzing the most important hospital systems, cancer treatment centers, and physician groups in the United States, as well as other company research offerings.

In this role, you will report to the Research Director. You will be the operational anchor, working with substantial independence to manage people, optimize workflows, maintain standards, and continuously improve how Darwin’s products are produced.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of people management, production excellence, and content quality. You do not need to arrive as a health care expert. Yet, you must bring the intellectual curiosity, motivation, and learning aptitude required to thrive in a start-up environment, establish product knowledge and credibility quickly, and build deeper expertise over time.The position is located in our Scottsdale office.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Mentor and manage a team of 10-12 early-career researchers responsible for producing the company’s primary product and other research offerings
• Handle day-to-day personnel tasks, conduct performance reviews, deliver coaching sessions, and lead career development planning for the team
• Identify, develop, and promote growth of high-potential team members toward advanced research analyst and consultant roles
• Lead hiring, onboarding, and training of new research team members
• Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, quality, and continuous development

Production & Operations Management

• Own the end-to-end workflow and deadlines for research product production
• Balance workloads across the team, optimizing for capacity, skill development, and deadlines
• Work closely with the Operations team, the owner of our internal systems, research applications, and client delivery processes, to ensure production and workflow changes are properly reflected in systems
• Track throughput and quality, identify and resolve bottlenecks, and make resource allocation/staffing recommendations to the Director
• Drive the general research interview process that provides valuable insights for the syndicated profiles and other Darwin product offerings

Content Quality & Subject Mastery

• Develop deep knowledge of our profile and research report content, research methodologies, and quality standards
• Review work for completeness, consistency, and proper response to editorial feedback
• Ensure interview insights are accurately incorporated into each report; maintain high standards for interview analysis, annotation, and incorporation into research reports
• Maintain awareness of relevant healthcare industry trends to build credibility as a leader who can provide meaningful content, analytical feedback, and report offering recommendations
• Collaborate with editorial staff and peer reviewers on language, style, and layout decisions

Strategic Support & Product Input

• Over time, grow to support the Director’s strategy, client, and commercialization efforts
• Bring a “product manager” mindset to Darwin report offerings: what do our clients need, what’s working, what’s not, what needs to change?
• Identify holes, gaps, or opportunities to improve product offerings
• Support custom research projects and client engagements when appropriate (especially after year one)

What Success Looks Like

• Product production is smooth and consistent, with met deadlines and top-quality output
• Assigned researchers understand expectations, grow in capability over time, and see a career development path
• Career paths and workflows are clear, efficient, and proactively managed
• The Research Director spends more time on strategic work, not supervising daily production operations
• You quickly become a credible voice in discussions about improving research and product content and offerings, quality, and structure

Qualifications

Required

• 5–8 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years in a formal team leadership, operations, or project management role
• Proven track record in managing workflows, prioritizing competing demands, and optimizing team productivity in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to mentor early-career professionals, deliver constructive performance feedback, and design clear career progression paths
• Strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to make sound, independent decisions
• Ability to rapidly understand new industries, concepts, and research methodologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the high emotional intelligence needed to navigate a growing startup environment
• Experience in healthcare and/or life sciences (deep expertise not required)
• Comfort with ambiguity, shifting priorities, and evolving product requirements

Strongly Preferred

• Direct experience in research operations, publishing, or content creation
• Experience with standardized content products, syndicated reports, or recurring publication cycles
• Experience working in a start-up environment
• Track record of significant, large-scale process improvement
• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, social sciences, or related field

Who Thrives in This Role

You're energized by making things run smoothly. You like building systems, solving workflow puzzles, and creating order out of chaos. You're equally comfortable having a coaching conversation with a struggling team member or building a capacity planning spreadsheet. You can credibly assess the quality of work even in areas where you're not the official expert. You prefer to solve problems yourself rather than escalate everything up the chain- but you know when to involve your boss. You enjoy coaching and managing a team and working in an evolving environment.