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Remote research director jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors from market research and public health to technology and nonprofit advocacy, at remote-first firms, distributed consulting teams, and large enterprises with global operations. Employers hiring remotely right now include Tempus, Deepgram, and William & Mary. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry?
Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time.
Director, Outcomes Research Data Specialist (REMOTE, USA)
Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry?
Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to meaningfully impact clinical care. Tempus’ proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians—ensuring the right treatments reach the right patients at the right time.
The Outcomes Research team at Tempus partners with leading life science organizations to deliver best-in-class real-world data, analytics, and methodological expertise. We are seeking a highly motivated Director of Business Development to expand our external partnerships, drive commercial growth of Tempus’ RWE solutions, and help shape the strategic direction of our Outcomes Research offering.
Responsibilities:
Commercial Strategy & Business Growth:
- Support business development efforts for the Outcomes Research team, identifying, cultivating, and securing partnerships with Pharma, biotech, and other life science organizations.
- Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for Tempus’s real-world data and analytic solutions, aligning offerings to client needs across Medical Affairs, HEOR, Epidemiology, Commercial and RWE teams.
Client Engagement & Solution Design:
- Partner closely with clients to understand scientific, clinical, and commercial objectives; translate those needs into high-value Tempus RWE study proposals and data solutions.
- Collaborate with scientific leads to scope protocols, methodological approaches, and analytic deliverables, ensuring proposals meet scientific and operational feasibility.
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Present Tempus capabilities, RWE insights, and strategic recommendations to Pharma epidemiologists, HEOR leaders, and medical liaisons through formal presentations and working sessions.
Internal Collaboration & Product Development:
- Work closely with Tempus Key Account Directors to identify opportunities and build proposals for life science customers.
- Work cross-functionally with Outcomes Research, Data Product, Clinical Abstraction, and Data Science teams to shape new data assets, analytical features, and offerings based on market demand.
- Advocate for customer needs in internal roadmap discussions; provide market intelligence on trends in RWE, oncology, and evidence generation.
- Support forecasting, reporting, and other business operations processes to maintain visibility into performance and pipeline.
Market & Scientific Expertise:
- Stay current on methodological advancements in real-world evidence, oncology guidelines, and ongoing clinical trials to ensure alignment of Tempus solutions with market expectations.
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Maintain a strong working knowledge of diverse real-world data sources (claims, EHR, registry), their advantages/limitations, and how they are used in retrospective observational research and clinical development.
Required Experience:
- 5+ years of consulting, or partnership experience in life sciences, real-world evidence, HEOR, medical affairs, or related fields.
- Demonstrated ability to educate on or position data-driven solutions, RWE offerings, or analytics-based services to Pharma and biotech partners.
- Proven track record of achieving revenue targets, building long-term client relationships, and managing complex enterprise accounts.
- Familiarity with oncology research, oncology clinical trials, and use of RWE in evidence generation.
- Willingness to travel up to 20%
Ideal Candidates Will Possess:
- Experience partnering with scientific teams to shape study designs, protocols, or analytics that meet client needs.
- Understanding of RWE endpoints, oncology disease landscapes, and retrospective study methodologies.
- Experience working with hematologic malignancy datasets or disease-specific outcomes.
- Ability to present scientific or technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to operate within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- High attention to detail and commitment to delivering exceptional client experiences.
- A collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset with integrity and a passion for advancing precision medicine.
$160,000-$200,000 annually plus a target bonus
The expected salary range above is applicable if the role is performed from California and may vary for other locations (Colorado, Illinois, New York). Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience. Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.
Additionally, for remote roles open to individuals in unincorporated Los Angeles – including remote roles- Tempus reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: engaging positively with customers and other employees; accessing confidential information, including intellectual property, trade secrets, and protected health information; and appropriately handling such information in accordance with legal and ethical standards. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
About Us
Tempus was founded in August of 2015 by Eric Lefkofsky, after his wife was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Shortly after he founded the company in an effort to bring the power of technology and artificial intelligence to cancer care, he convinced Ryan Fukushima to join as the company’s first employee. Ryan and Eric began assembling a world class team, focused on building the first version of a platform capable of ingesting real time healthcare data in an effort to personalize diagnostics.
We built the platform for oncology and have expanded it to neuropsychiatry, cardiology, infectious disease (through COVID), and radiology. Despite our rapid growth, our mission remains the same—to help make sure patients are on the right drug at the right time, so they can live longer and healthier lives.
Why Work Here?
We’re looking for people who can change the world.
Who question the status quo and don’t shy away from tough problems. For the builders who are never done building and the learners who are never done learning. We’re looking for passionate people with undying curiosity. Those who want to attack one of the most challenging problems mankind has ever faced. Head on.
Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry?
Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time.
Director, Outcomes Research Data Specialist (REMOTE, USA)
Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry?
Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to meaningfully impact clinical care. Tempus’ proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians—ensuring the right treatments reach the right patients at the right time.
The Outcomes Research team at Tempus partners with leading life science organizations to deliver best-in-class real-world data, analytics, and methodological expertise. We are seeking a highly motivated Director of Business Development to expand our external partnerships, drive commercial growth of Tempus’ RWE solutions, and help shape the strategic direction of our Outcomes Research offering.
Responsibilities:
Commercial Strategy & Business Growth:
- Support business development efforts for the Outcomes Research team, identifying, cultivating, and securing partnerships with Pharma, biotech, and other life science organizations.
- Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for Tempus’s real-world data and analytic solutions, aligning offerings to client needs across Medical Affairs, HEOR, Epidemiology, Commercial and RWE teams.
Client Engagement & Solution Design:
- Partner closely with clients to understand scientific, clinical, and commercial objectives; translate those needs into high-value Tempus RWE study proposals and data solutions.
- Collaborate with scientific leads to scope protocols, methodological approaches, and analytic deliverables, ensuring proposals meet scientific and operational feasibility.
-
Present Tempus capabilities, RWE insights, and strategic recommendations to Pharma epidemiologists, HEOR leaders, and medical liaisons through formal presentations and working sessions.
Internal Collaboration & Product Development:
- Work closely with Tempus Key Account Directors to identify opportunities and build proposals for life science customers.
- Work cross-functionally with Outcomes Research, Data Product, Clinical Abstraction, and Data Science teams to shape new data assets, analytical features, and offerings based on market demand.
- Advocate for customer needs in internal roadmap discussions; provide market intelligence on trends in RWE, oncology, and evidence generation.
- Support forecasting, reporting, and other business operations processes to maintain visibility into performance and pipeline.
Market & Scientific Expertise:
- Stay current on methodological advancements in real-world evidence, oncology guidelines, and ongoing clinical trials to ensure alignment of Tempus solutions with market expectations.
-
Maintain a strong working knowledge of diverse real-world data sources (claims, EHR, registry), their advantages/limitations, and how they are used in retrospective observational research and clinical development.
Required Experience:
- 5+ years of consulting, or partnership experience in life sciences, real-world evidence, HEOR, medical affairs, or related fields.
- Demonstrated ability to educate on or position data-driven solutions, RWE offerings, or analytics-based services to Pharma and biotech partners.
- Proven track record of achieving revenue targets, building long-term client relationships, and managing complex enterprise accounts.
- Familiarity with oncology research, oncology clinical trials, and use of RWE in evidence generation.
- Willingness to travel up to 20%
Ideal Candidates Will Possess:
- Experience partnering with scientific teams to shape study designs, protocols, or analytics that meet client needs.
- Understanding of RWE endpoints, oncology disease landscapes, and retrospective study methodologies.
- Experience working with hematologic malignancy datasets or disease-specific outcomes.
- Ability to present scientific or technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to operate within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- High attention to detail and commitment to delivering exceptional client experiences.
- A collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset with integrity and a passion for advancing precision medicine.
$160,000-$200,000 annually plus a target bonus
The expected salary range above is applicable if the role is performed from California and may vary for other locations (Colorado, Illinois, New York). Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience. Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits depending on the position.
Additionally, for remote roles open to individuals in unincorporated Los Angeles – including remote roles- Tempus reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: engaging positively with customers and other employees; accessing confidential information, including intellectual property, trade secrets, and protected health information; and appropriately handling such information in accordance with legal and ethical standards. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
About Us
Tempus was founded in August of 2015 by Eric Lefkofsky, after his wife was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Shortly after he founded the company in an effort to bring the power of technology and artificial intelligence to cancer care, he convinced Ryan Fukushima to join as the company’s first employee. Ryan and Eric began assembling a world class team, focused on building the first version of a platform capable of ingesting real time healthcare data in an effort to personalize diagnostics.
We built the platform for oncology and have expanded it to neuropsychiatry, cardiology, infectious disease (through COVID), and radiology. Despite our rapid growth, our mission remains the same—to help make sure patients are on the right drug at the right time, so they can live longer and healthier lives.
Why Work Here?
We’re looking for people who can change the world.
Who question the status quo and don’t shy away from tough problems. For the builders who are never done building and the learners who are never done learning. We’re looking for passionate people with undying curiosity. Those who want to attack one of the most challenging problems mankind has ever faced. Head on.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote research director jobs.
- Advanced degree in a relevant field such as a PhD or master's degree
- 7 or more years of progressive research experience including supervisory responsibility
- Demonstrated ability to design, lead, and publish or present original research
- Proficiency with statistical software such as SPSS, SAS, R, or similar tools
- Experience securing and managing grants or external research funding
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for executive-level reporting
Tips for Your Remote Research Director Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote research director openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through mixed location results.
Lead with async communication in applications
Remote research directors coordinate teams, synthesize findings, and align stakeholders entirely in writing. Your cover letter and writing samples should show structured, precise communication, because remote hiring managers treat your written application as a direct preview of how you'll lead.
Show distributed team leadership clearly
Remote employers want evidence that you've directed contributors, coordinated timelines, and delivered research outputs without in-person oversight. Name the tools you used, such as shared research repositories, project trackers, or video-based team rituals, and the scope of what you shipped.
Target companies built around distributed research
Remote-first technology firms, health informatics organizations, and policy research groups design their workflows around distributed teams and hire research directors who fit that structure. Focusing your search on companies where remote is the default, not the exception, shortens your path to a genuine fit.
Remote Research Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote research director job?
Remote research directors are hired by remote-first technology companies, distributed consulting firms, health research organizations, and policy-focused nonprofits that need senior research leadership without a physical office requirement. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, structured written communication, and the ability to lead research teams asynchronously. Demonstrating published work, a clear research methodology, and experience managing distributed contributors gives candidates a concrete edge.
Which companies hire remote research directors?
Companies hiring remote research directors right now include Tempus, Deepgram, and William & Mary, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These tend to be remote-first technology firms, distributed consulting groups, and health or policy organizations that rely on centralized research leadership across geographically spread teams.
Can you get a remote research director job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry paths into research director roles are narrower because remote employers expect candidates to operate independently from day one without in-person mentorship. Smaller remote-first organizations and research-heavy startups are more open to promoting senior researchers into director-level roles. Demonstrating that you've led a project end-to-end, managed contributors, and communicated findings clearly in writing can substitute for a formal director title.
Do you need a degree for remote research director jobs?
Usually, but the degree requirement varies by sector. Most research director roles in public health, academic-adjacent organizations, and government-funded research do expect a graduate degree. Remote employers in technology and market research weigh demonstrated research output, published work, and measurable results alongside formal credentials, and a strong portfolio of completed research can carry significant weight.
Which industries hire the most remote research directors?
The sectors hiring the most remote research directors are Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals and Technology & Software, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These industries hire research directors remotely because their teams are geographically distributed and require centralized research strategy that does not depend on a shared physical workspace.
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