Lead Medical Researcher

Industry: Clinical Research / Women's Health

Location: 100% Remote/WFH

Employment Type: Full-time

Start Date: Immediate

Maternal Resources is seeking a highly experienced Senior Clinical Research Lead / Principal Investigator (PI) to build, lead, and oversee our clinical research program. Our practice has cared for over 16,000 patients, generating a robust real-world dataset that supports high-impact retrospective and prospective research across early pregnancy, maternal health, hyperemesis gravidarum, fertility, and women's health outcomes.

This is a senior, hands-on leadership role for a proven researcher who can independently set research direction, lead multidisciplinary teams, design rigorous studies, and drive peer-reviewed publications from concept through submission. You will play a central role in translating real-world clinical data into meaningful scientific contributions that advance women's health.

Research Leadership & Scientific Oversight

• Lead the design, execution, and dissemination of clinical research studies across multiple women's health conditions.
• Serve as Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-PI on retrospective and prospective studies.
• Provide scientific leadership and mentorship to junior researchers, statisticians, and clinical collaborators.
• Define research priorities, timelines, and standards to ensure scientific rigor, reproducibility, and quality.

Data Management & Statistical Analysis

• Oversee the organization, validation, and analysis of large clinical datasets.
• Guide statistical methodologies including regression modeling, survival analysis, and comparative outcomes research.
• Develop and maintain data dictionaries, analytic workflows, and technical documentation.
• Interpret statistical outputs and translate findings into actionable clinical and research insights.

Study Design & Regulatory Execution

• Develop study protocols, endpoints, analytic plans, and inclusion/exclusion criteria.
• Lead preparation and submission of IRB applications.
• Oversee regulatory compliance and quality assurance for prospective studies planned for 2026 and beyond.
• Ensure adherence to ethical, regulatory, and scientific standards throughout the research lifecycle.

Manuscript Development & Publication Strategy

• Lead the drafting, writing, and editing of peer-reviewed manuscripts.
• Produce tables, figures, and supplemental materials suitable for journal submission.
• Conduct literature reviews to contextualize findings and identify evidence gaps.
• Support abstract submissions, conference presentations, and internal research reporting.

Cross-Functional & Clinical Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with OB/GYNs, MFMs, CNMs, and clinical staff to ensure accurate interpretation of clinical data.
• Contribute to clinical innovation, care pathway development, and evidence-based practice improvements.
• Present research findings internally and support long-term organizational research strategy.

Required

• Documented prior experience serving as Principal Investigator on a clinical or epidemiologic study.
• Proven experience leading research teams or managing multidisciplinary research projects.
• Advanced or terminal degree strongly preferred (MPH, MS, PhD, MD, DO, NP, PA, or related field).
• Strong proficiency in R, Stata, SPSS, Python, or similar statistical software.
• Demonstrated ability to design studies, perform complex analyses, and independently draft manuscripts.
• Excellent scientific writing, editing, and communication skills.
• Strong foundation in OB/GYN or women's health, or the ability to rapidly develop domain expertise.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Experience conducting retrospective EHR-based research or working with large clinical datasets.
• Prior experience preparing and submitting IRB applications.
• Familiarity with pregnancy-related conditions, maternal health, or outpatient OB/GYN research.
• Background in high-volume clinical, academic, or hospital-based research environments.