LifeStance Health

National Director – Clinical Research and Outcomes

LifeStance Health

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $132,000 - $160,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Driving research innovation by identifying, developing, and integrating novel treatment approaches and interdisciplinary methods to advance patient care and clinical outcomes.
  • Developing and maintaining strategic partnerships with universities, hospitals, and community organizations to strengthen research collaborations, enhance community impact, and secure potential funding opportunities.
  • Overseeing the dissemination of research findings through peer-reviewed publications, white papers, and national conference presentations, ensuring LifeStance’s research contributes meaningfully to the broader scientific and clinical community.

Requirements

  • Doctoral degree (PhD, PsyD, MD, or equivalent) in psychology, psychiatry, behavioral health, public health, or a related field required.
  • Demonstrated experience leading or supporting clinical trials and research partnerships in healthcare; candidates with primarily academic backgrounds must have served as Principal Investigator (PI) on major, grant-funded research projects (e.g., PCORI, NIH, or equivalent).
  • Proven success in securing and managing research funding, including grant writing experience (PCORI, NIH, or similar).
  • Familiarity with data analytics, statistical methods, and research software/tools (e.g., SPSS, Stata, R).
  • 10+ years of relevant clinical, research, and leadership experience
  • Excellent ability to lead, supervise, and collaborate across disciplines.
  • Skilled communicator with the ability to present complex research findings to varied audiences.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in research practices.
  • Internal candidates with the right experience and interest are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States.
  • Demonstrates awareness, inclusivity, sensitivity, humility, and experience in working with individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, sexual orientations, gender identities, and other various aspects of culture.
Benefits
  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • AD&D
  • short and long-term disability
  • life insurance
  • 401k retirement savings with employer match
  • paid parental leave
  • paid time off
  • holiday pay
  • Employee Assistance Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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Certifications
Doctoral degreePhDPsyDMD