Research Team Lead Jobs

Research Team Lead jobs are open across biotech, academia, healthcare, and technology, covering specializations in clinical research, data science, and behavioral science, from senior researcher to director level. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles8
Top stateTexas
Top employerm3usa
Top cityHouston, TX
Work type60% Remote
Top credentialBachelor's degree

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Vice President of Sales, Market Research - Team Lead (Remote)
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Vice President of Sales, Market Research - Team Lead (Remote)
m3usa
Fort Washington, Pennsylvania
Business Strategy
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Strategy & Corporate Development
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree

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Senior Security Researcher - Red Team
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Senior Security Researcher - Red Team
Microsoft
Redmond, Washington
Customer Service
Customer Success
Customer Support
$120k - $261k/yr
Doctoral degree
10,000+

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Clinical Research Coordinator Team Lead
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Clinical Research Coordinator Team Lead
CPCC - Research
East Point, Georgia
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
$30 - $35/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree

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AI Red Team Researcher
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AI Red Team Researcher
Reality Defender
Manhattan, New York
Customer Support
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
$155k - $185k/yr
Remote (US)

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Secure Research Team Lead
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Secure Research Team Lead
University of Connecticut
Storrs, Connecticut
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
$95k - $124k/yr
Associate's degree
1,001-5,000

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Research Team Lead Job Market

Who's Hiring

m3usa1 open role
Pindrop1 open role
Microsoft1 open role

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in research team lead jobs.

  • Master's or doctoral degree in a relevant research discipline such as psychology, biology, or data science
  • 5 or more years of research experience with at least 2 years leading or mentoring a team
  • Proficiency with statistical analysis software such as R, Python, SPSS, or SAS
  • Demonstrated experience designing and executing quantitative or qualitative research studies
  • Strong written communication skills for presenting findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Familiarity with IRB protocols, ethical review processes, or regulatory compliance requirements

Tips for Your Research Team Lead Job Search

Quantify your team management outcomes

Hiring managers want to see how many direct reports you led and what your team delivered, not just what projects you managed. Replace vague bullets with numbers: team size, study completion rates, or publication counts where you can verify them.

Show cross-functional leadership on your resume

Research team lead roles almost always require coordinating with clinical, regulatory, or product teams. Call out the specific functions you partnered with and what decisions you influenced, not just your internal research responsibilities.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists research team lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter by methodology, not just title

Job titles vary widely: some employers post 'research lead,' others 'principal researcher' or 'team lead, insights.' Search by your core methodology, such as qualitative, mixed-methods, or clinical trials, to surface openings your title search would miss.

Prepare a portfolio of research designs you led

Many interview panels ask you to walk through a study or project end to end. Have two or three examples ready that show how you scoped the research question, managed the team, and translated findings into decisions or recommendations.

Negotiate scope alongside compensation

Research team lead offers often leave room to negotiate team size, budget authority, and publishing rights, not just salary. Clarify these in your final conversation so the role matches what drew you to it in the first place.

Research Team Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most research team leads?

The companies hiring the most research team leads right now include m3usa, Pindrop, and Microsoft, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Georgia, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in biotech, healthcare systems, and technology companies with dedicated user or data research functions.

How many research team lead jobs are remote?

About 80% of research team lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability varies significantly by sector. Data and UX research leads tend to have the highest share of remote roles, while clinical and laboratory research leads are more likely to require on-site presence.

How do you become a research team lead?

Most research team leads move into the role after several years as an individual contributor researcher, taking on informal mentorship or project coordination responsibilities first. Building expertise in a specific methodology, volunteering to lead sub-studies or junior researchers, and developing skills in communicating research strategy to non-research stakeholders all accelerate the transition into a formal lead role.

Can you get a research team lead job without direct management experience?

Yes, especially if you can demonstrate project leadership, mentorship of junior researchers, or cross-functional coordination in a previous role. Employers in fast-growing teams often promote strong individual contributors who have informally guided others. Framing your experience around decisions you owned and people you influenced, rather than formal reports, makes a meaningful difference in how your application reads.

What does the research team lead interview process look like?

Most interview processes include an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your research background and leadership style, and at least one panel interview with cross-functional stakeholders such as product, clinical, or engineering leads. Many employers also include a take-home or live case where you walk through a research design or present past findings, followed by a final conversation with a senior leader.

Where can I find and apply to research team lead jobs?

You can find and apply to research team lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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