Research Director - Genetics

Private Health Management (PHM) supports people with serious and complex medical conditions, helping them obtain the best possible medical care. We guide individuals and families to top specialists, advanced diagnostics, and personalized care. Trusted by healthcare providers and businesses, PHM offers independent, science-backed insights to help clients make informed decisions and access the best care.

For more than a decade, PHM has helped clients navigate the fragmented healthcare system to achieve the best care and outcomes when it matters most. As a Research Director, you will join a team of compassionate clinicians and research scientists dedicated solely to the best interests of the patient and establishing a new standard of excellence in precision medicine.

In this role, you will lead research efforts for clients facing complex and often rare medical conditions. You will analyze detailed clinical histories, evaluate diagnostic and treatment options (including investigational and global therapies), identify relevant clinical trials, and synthesize findings into clear, patient-centered guidance. This is a high-impact role that blends scientific rigor, clinical reasoning, and client-centered communication.

• Lead end-to-end research strategy for complex and rare disease cases, delivering clear, prioritized, evidence-based treatment pathways

• Identify diagnostic gaps and recommend advanced testing strategies that refine diagnoses and inform care decisions

• Evaluate standard-of-care and investigational therapies globally, including clinical trial opportunities

• Translate complex medical literature into actionable, patient-friendly reports and education materials

• Serve as a trusted scientific thought partner to clinicians, clients, and external experts

• Clinical History Analysis: Analyze patient medical records, extract and track lab values, symptoms, medication histories, and clinical outcomes.

• Medical Literature Review: Conduct deep literature searches (PubMed, Google Scholar, specialty databases), synthesize findings, compare clinical studies, and present insights in clear, accessible language.

• Diagnostics Guidance: Evaluate clinical and molecular data to identify diagnostic gaps and recommend evidence-based testing strategies.

• Treatment Research & Expert Engagement: Assess guidelines, emerging therapies, and investigational approaches. Identify and engage key opinion leaders and field experts to support case strategy.

• Clinical Trial Identification: Search clinical trial databases, evaluate eligibility criteria, build tracking tools, and communicate with trial sites to assess opportunities.

• Content Creation: Develop high-quality written reports, presentations, spreadsheets, charts, and educational materials that guide client decision-making.

• Education & Experience: 3+ years of professional experience in rare genetic diseases, metabolic/acidemia disorders, and/or mitochondrial dysfunction & PhD in a related field required.

• Advanced Research Expertise: Deep familiarity with medical literature review best practices and research databases (e.g., PubMed, Google Scholar).

• Clinical & Scientific Judgment: Ability to evaluate complex and sometimes conflicting data to generate structured, defensible recommendations.

• Client Readiness: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to translate highly technical content into compassionate, patient-friendly guidance.

• Adaptable Doer: Resourceful, organized, and comfortable making thoughtful decisions in ambiguous or time-sensitive situations.

• Collaborative Team Member: Able to work independently while partnering effectively with clinicians, researchers, and external experts.

Bonus Points:

• Clinical research experience in methylmalonic acidemia (MMA) and/or related metabolic disorders

• Experience with adult inborn errors of metabolism (IEM)

• Expertise in mitochondrial metabolism and/or mitochondrial diseases

• Background in medical genetics or biochemical genetics

The target base salary for this position is $130,000 – $140,000.

This base salary is only a part of a total compensation package that also includes: health/dental/vision benefits, annual cash incentive program, 401k with match, flexible PTO, PHM for PHM (our services for you and your dependents), and other benefits. Individual pay may vary from the target range as a number of factors including market forces, experience, location, disparities in market data, and other relevant business considerations.

This is a remote role requiring that you live in and physically perform all work in the United States.

Private Health Management is a remote company with employees around the United States. We’re committed to providing a thoughtful, transparent interview experience and meaningful opportunities to get to know our company, mission, and teammates through fully remote interviews. If your application is selected, a member of our recruiting team will schedule next steps. Interviews typically include the hiring manager, peers, and an executive leader.

PHM uses AI-enabled tools at certain points in the recruiting process to help identify and evaluate top talent; however, all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

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