Staff Researcher, Provider Growth
About the role
Headway’s mission is to fix this by building a new mental healthcare system everyone can access.
About the Role
Provider Growth
Core Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end research projects, from identifying key questions and scoping research plans to conducting the work, synthesizing findings, and presenting actionable recommendations to stakeholders across the business.
- Employ a mixed-methods research skillset, combining quantitative data (surveys, A/B tests, behavioral analytics) with qualitative insights (IDIs, ethnography, concept testing) to develop a comprehensive understanding of how providers source, add, convert, and retain patients.
- Identify and size growth opportunities by analyzing provider behavior, patient sourcing patterns, and competitive dynamics. You will be expected to think critically about what's next for Headway and how we can best build a new mental healthcare system that everyone can access.
- Act as a strategic thought partner to product, design, and marketing teams working on the Provider growth journey, helping them define problem spaces, understand provider segments, and inform the development of new features, products, and campaigns.
- Drive a culture of research and user-centricity across the pod and broader organization by evangelizing findings and promoting a deep understanding of our diverse provider segments and their patients.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior researchers, helping to build and scale our research practice.
Key Skills and Qualifications
- A PhD + 3 years of industry research experience (ideally with experience in a fast-moving tech environment)
- Or a Masters + 6 years
- Or a Bachelors + 8 years
- Expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
- A demonstrated ability to identify and frame business problems and opportunities, with a portfolio of work that shows direct impact on growth metrics.
- Experience in 0-1 product development.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to turn complex data and observations into clear, compelling narratives.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with diverse teams - up to and including executive leadership.
- A self-starter who is innately curious about human behavior and passionate about solving complex problems.
Compensation and Benefits
The expected base pay range for this position is $212,000 - $265,000, based on a variety of factors including qualifications, experience, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for an equity grant, depending on the position and level.
We are committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package, including robust health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, and meaningful ownership opportunities through equity. Compensation decisions are made holistically, ensuring fairness and alignment with market benchmarks while recognizing individual contributions and potential.
- Benefits offered include:
- Equity compensation
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- HSA / FSA
- 401K
- Work-from-Home Stipend
- Therapy Reimbursement
- 16-week parental leave for eligible employees
- Carrot Fertility annual reimbursement and membership
- 13 paid holidays each year as well as a Holiday Break during the week between December 25th and December 31st
- Flexible PTO
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Training and professional development
We believe a team's strength is in its people, and we cannot achieve this mission without a team that reflects the diversity of this problem - across race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, age, national origin, religion, family status, disability, military status, and experience. Headway is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Headway will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please inform the recruiter when they contact you to schedule your interview.
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