Staff Quantitative Researcher (Market Research)

About the Position

Staff Quantitative Researcher (Market Research)

We are looking for a skilled and experienced quantitative Staff Market Researcher to join our team and support Headway's mission to build a new mental healthcare system that everyone can access. In this role, you will be a strategic partner, utilizing a primarily quantitative or mixed methods approach, to uncover critical insights about our customers and our market. You will conduct research to inform business and marketing strategies, helping us identify and unlock significant growth and differentiated product opportunities. You will also be responsible for maintaining our brand and sentiment measurement program, combining signals across channels to drive actions to improve our products.

Responsibilities

• Lead our end-to-end market research strategy, 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 quantitative research skillset to develop a comprehensive understanding of our users and our market. You will be expected to serve as both a survey and statistical analysis expert for the Research team, employing advanced methods (e.g. DCM) where needed.
• Establish and run an impactful brand and sentiment measurement program, taking in multiple sources of data to synthesize, identify trends, and make recommendations across business organizations.
• Act as a strategic thought partner to business leaders, helping them define problem spaces and inform the development of new investments.
• Drive a culture of research and user-centricity across the organization by evangelizing research findings and promoting a deep understanding of our customers.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior researchers, helping to build and scale our research practice.

Requirements

• A PhD + 4 years of industry market research experience (ideally with experience in a fast-moving tech environment).
  • Or a Masters + 7 years
  • Or a Bachelors + 9 years
• Expertise in advanced quantitative market research methodologies.
• A demonstrated ability to identify and frame business problems and opportunities, with a portfolio of work that shows direct impact from quantitative research.
• Experience in tracking survey research programs.
• 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.
• A self-starter who is innately curious about human behavior and passionate about solving complex problems.

We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $212,000 - $265,000 per year.
• Equity compensation.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including 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.

About the Company

Headway is 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.

Headway is dedicated to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. We 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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