Research Lead, Physical Product
Location
Boston, MA
Level
Mid-Level
Department
MedTech
Type
Salary
$90,000 - $130,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-02-13
Responsibilities
- Own and lead multiple physical product research initiatives from intake through execution, synthesis, and delivery.
- Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders across hardware, engineering, product, and design to define research needs, scope, and timelines.
- Develop and maintain clear research plans, workflows, and deliverables, adapting to evolving priorities and constraints.
- Manage research programs and dependencies using project management tools, ensuring visibility, accountability, and on-time delivery.
- Support, mentor, and manage researchers by setting clear expectations, providing feedback, and fostering strong research craft and collaboration.
- Communicate research findings clearly and confidently, translating complex insights into recommendations that inform decision-making.
- Embrace and leverage AI tools in day-to-day tasks to ensure high-quality standards.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or professional experience in a relevant field such as research & development, engineering, or physiology.
- 3+ years of experience conducting research in a hardware or physical product environment.
- Understanding of the product development lifecycle within the consumer electronics space, preferably in wearable technology.
- Experience applying research methods relevant to physical products, such as human factors and usability testing.
- 1+ years of people management experience or equivalent mentoring experience.
- Strong project and program management skills, with comfort using tools like Jira.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills for effective communication across disciplines.
