Head of Research (Medtech)

TL;DR

Head of Research (Medtech): Defining how clinicians and patients experience AI-powered healthcare tools with an accent on user research practice and product strategy. Focus on leading a research team, executing high-impact studies, and translating complex clinical workflows into actionable product direction.

Location: Hybrid (San Francisco, US)

Salary: $211,000 – $263,000

Company

hirify.global is an AI-powered platform purpose-built for medical conversations, improving clinical documentation efficiencies for healthcare providers.

What you will do

• Partner with product and design leadership to align on priorities and guide product strategy.
• Manage and mentor a small team of researchers, providing strategic guidance and priorities.
• Lead end-to-end research across the product lifecycle using qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Synthesize complex data into actionable insights to influence product, design, and engineering roadmaps.
• Develop a deep understanding of clinicians, patients, and care teams to align products with real-world workflows.
• Elevate the organization's research practice by introducing new methods and setting high quality standards.

Requirements

• 8–10+ years of experience in user research with a track record of influencing product direction in complex domains.
• Demonstrated experience guiding research practice and mentoring peers in fast-paced environments.
• Proficiency in conducting end-to-end research using qualitative, quantitative, and product analytics.
• Proven ability to turn ambiguous business questions into clear research plans and actionable recommendations.
• Must be based in or able to work hybrid from the San Francisco office.

Nice to have

• Experience working in healthcare or other highly regulated environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans (Medical, Dental, Vision) and HSA contributions.
• Retirement security with 401(k) matching.
• Work-life balance through flexible PTO, 14 paid holidays, and paid sabbatical after 5 years.
• Family support including paid parental leave and family-forming benefits.
• Financial perks such as personal device allowance and a monthly lifestyle wallet for fitness and professional development.