Associate Research Director – Complex Care

The Health Management Academy

Associate Research Director guiding complex-care treatment research for patients at healthcare advocacy company. Reviewing medical records, diagnostics, literature, clinical trials, and evidence-based treatment options.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading research on complex medical cases, evaluating diagnostic and treatment options, and developing patient education materials. Proficient in analyzing medical literature and clinical data to support evidence-based decision-making in healthcare.

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PhD In A Science Or Healthcare FieldMedical Literature ResearchComplex Medical Disorders ExpertiseStrong Written And Verbal CommunicationInterpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

Clinical Trial EvaluationMolecular Diagnostics InterpretationPatient Medical Record AnalysisTreatment Strategy DevelopmentEvidence Review

Soft Skills

Exceptional Interpersonal SkillsService OrientationCreative Problem SolvingAbility To Work IndependentlyCollaboration With Peers

Tools & Technologies

PubMedGoogle ScholarSpreadsheet Creation

Industry Keywords

Autoimmune DiseaseImmunologyVirologyChronic IllnessInfectious DiseaseRheumatology

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 using medical literature and input from leading experts
Participate in client calls alongside clinicians to communicate research findings and support shared decision-making
Analyze patient medical records, including lab values, symptoms, medication histories, and clinical outcomes
Identify, review, and analyze medical literature; summarize articles and compare clinical study findings in patient-friendly language
Identify, analyze, and interpret molecular diagnostics and laboratory tests
Research, evaluate, and prioritize treatment options, including standards of care, professional guidelines, and investigational approaches
Identify and evaluate potential clinical trials through spreadsheet creation, database searching, evidence review, and calls to trial sites
Create patient education documents, reports, presentations, spreadsheets, graphs, and charts

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD in a science or healthcare field required
Early career professional experience in complex medical disorders such as autoimmune disease, immunology, virology, chronic illness, infectious disease, or rheumatology
Knowledge of research best practices
Well-developed medical literature research capabilities, including PubMed and Google Scholar
Exceptional interpersonal skills and service orientation
Strong written and verbal communication abilities
Efficient, resourceful, creative, and able to make rapid decisions amid ambiguity and deadlines
Ability to work independently and collaborate with peers, coworkers, and external experts

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision benefits
Annual cash incentive program
401(k) with match
Flexible PTO
PHM for PHM services for employees and dependents
Other benefits
Fully remote interviews