Manufacturing, Energy & Logistics Industries Sectors Research Lead
Chicago or Los Angeles or Houston or Atlanta
$129k-$164k/yrOnsiteFull Time
JLLNYSE: JLL: Global professional services firm specializing in real estate and investment management.
Deep manufacturing, energy, logistics, or supply chain expertise; independent research production; commercial real estate knowledge; C-suite communication; matrixed collaboration; and familiarity with AI-enabled research tools.
Artificial intelligence (AI), AI-enabled research tools, data platforms
University of Chicago: Private research university in Chicago.
2+ YOECollege degree required, 2+ years related experience, project management of research studies, IRB and data use agreement experience, managing data collection, strong written and oral communication.
Lucas James Talent Partners: On-demand RPO and retained-search recruiting firm serving growth-focused organizations.
6+ YOEAdvanced research leadership in NLP/LLMs, AI/software engineering, experimental design, data analysis, and proposal development; PhD/Master's/Bachelor's with substantial related research experience.
Digital Safety Research Institute: Nonprofit safety-science research organization advancing public safety through independent research, education, and safety advocacy.
6+ YOEPhD/MS/BS in computer science (NLP/LLMs) with substantial research experience; ability to design experiments, secure funding, lead programs, publish, and communicate results.
New York City or Lake Forest or Bothell or Collegeville or Walton Oaks or Tampa or Groton or Thessaloniki
$177k-$294k/yrOnsiteFull Time
PfizerNYSE: PFE: Multinational pharmaceutical and biotechnology.
8+ YOE2+ MgmtBachelor’s degree in a research or human-centered field, 8+ years of UX or behavioral research, 2+ years leading researchers, and qualitative and quantitative research experience. Advanced degree and regulated-industry experience preferred.
Latham & Watkins: Global law firm advising businesses and institutions.
5+ YOEBachelor’s degree required or equivalent; master’s degree or JD preferred; 5+ years relevant experience; 7+ years cumulative experience; knowledge of content management and discovery platforms.
EOS, Microsoft Teams, iManage, SharePoint, Password management systems, Research platforms
Rush University Medical Center: Nonprofit academic medical center providing hospital care, health sciences education, research and community services in Chicago.
3+ YOE2+ MgmtMaster’s degree or equivalent and 3+ years of laboratory experience, or equivalent progressive experience; requires advanced lab techniques, data analysis, safety compliance, documentation, and supervisory or mentoring experience.
REDCap, GraphPad, Microsoft Excel, ImageJ, LIMS, CT, MRI, 3D printing
PanAmerican Seed: Family-owned horticultural breeder, producer, and wholesale distributor supplying ornamental plants and seeds to commercial growers worldwide.
Proven experience in seed production, horticulture, or plant science; experience managing greenhouse, laboratory, and field trials; leadership and laboratory operations experience; strong analytical and communication skills.
Northern TrustNasdaq: NTRS: Global provider of wealth, asset, and banking services.
12+ YOE12+ years in design strategy, research, service design or related disciplines; expertise in human-centered design, qualitative/mixed-method research, facilitation, synthesis, and executive storytelling; portfolio required.
TransUnionNYSE: TRU: Global information and insights providing credit reporting and risk management.
8+ YOEMaster's or PhD in a quantitative discipline, 8+ years in AI, machine learning, advanced analytics, or related fields, advanced Python programming, and experience with modern AI frameworks.
Python, AI development frameworks, HSA, FSA, Microsoft 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
AbbottNYSE: ABT: Global healthcare technology focused on life-changing medical innovations.
10+ YOEAdvanced degree in health economics or related field, 10+ years HEOR/market access experience, proven leadership in HEOR/RWE and economic modeling, publication record, strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Research Lead, R&D - E2E Complex Projects, Process
Glenview, Illinois, United States
$142k-$177k/yrHybridFull Time
The Kraft Heinz CompanyNASDAQ: KHC: Multinational food and beverage with iconic global brands.
11+ YOEAdvanced degree in engineering, 11+ years R&D processing/engineering experience, expertise in scale-up/pilot trials, CQV/FMEA/CPRA experience, strong project management and technical communication, willing to travel up to 25%.
MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Microsoft Excel, SAP
Research Lead, R&D - E2E Complex Projects, Process
Glenview, Illinois, United States
$142k-$177k/yrHybridFull Time
The Kraft Heinz CompanyNASDAQ: KHC: Multinational food and beverage with iconic global brands.
11+ YOEAdvanced engineering degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering, minimum 11 years R&D processing experience, expertise in processing commercialization (CQV,FMEA,CPRA), pilot scale-up, project tools (Microsoft Project,Smartsheet,Jira), advanced Excel, SAP, and ability to travel up to 25%.
Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Microsoft Excel, SAP, CQV, FMEA, CPRA
Faculty Position to Lead Neuroimaging Research Program
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$160k-$300k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine: A private research university based in Evanston, Illinois.
PhD or MD/PhD in a related field, established externally funded research program, strong record of publications, expertise in advanced MRI (and CT/PET), quantitative imaging, multimodal methods, and experience with biomedical modeling or machine learning.
AbbottNYSE: ABT: Global healthcare technology focused on life-changing medical innovations.
10+ YOEAdvanced degree in health economics or related field, 10+ years HEOR/Market Access experience, proven leadership in HEOR/RWE and economic modeling, strong publication and external engagement record.
Senior Director, Research & Development, Commercial Growth Initiatives
Chicago or Centennial
$135k-$237k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Vizient: Healthcare performance improvement.
10+ YOE10+ years experience in consulting, venture analysis, health system operations, or product/growth strategy with strong healthcare fluency; MBA preferred; ability to lead ambiguous, early-stage evaluation and influence senior stakeholders.
AbbVieNYSE: ABBV: Global biopharmaceutical discovering and delivering innovative medicines.
7+ YOEBachelor's degree with 7 years, master's with 6, or PhD with 2 years; experience leading complex global IT implementations, M&A transactions, R&D systems integration, financial management, and AI solutions.
Veeva, LIMS, ELN, CTMS, Business Continuity Planning, generative AI, agentic AI
Upside: Private digital marketplace helping consumers earn cash back from gas, grocery, and dining retailers.
Senior design and research leader with deep consumer product design experience (fintech/marketplaces preferred), track record scaling consumer apps, systems-level product thinking, analytics-driven UX, and experience leading teams (~5–10).