137 research lead jobs at 86 companies in Oak Forest, IL

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Research Healthcare Lead - Research & Strategy
Los Angeles or New York or Chicago or Dallas
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Clarion Partners
Clarion Partners: Private real estate investment manager serving institutional and individual investors across U.S. and European markets.
15+ YOESenior healthcare real estate research leader with 15+ years of experience, strong data, and leadership skills.
Python, Azure, GIS, ESRI
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Manufacturing, Energy & Logistics Industries Sectors Research Lead
Chicago or Los Angeles or Houston or Atlanta
$129k-$164k/yr OnsiteFull Time
JLL
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
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Lead Research Manager
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$60k-$77k/yr HybridFull Time
University of Chicago
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.
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AI Lead Research Scientist
Evanston, Illinois, United States
$160k/yr RemoteFull Time
Lucas James Talent Partners
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.
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Lead Research Scientist in AI 
Evanston, Illinois, United States
$131k-$180k/yr RemoteFull Time
Digital Safety Research Institute
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.
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Director, CX Research
New York City or Lake Forest or Bothell or Collegeville or Walton Oaks or Tampa or Groton or Thessaloniki
$177k-$294k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Pfizer
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.
Python, R, Qualtrics, SPSS
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Research Services Lead - Operations
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$100k-$130k/yr HybridFull Time
Latham & Watkins
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
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Lab Research Assistant LEAD
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$27-$39/hr OnsiteFull Time
Rush University Medical Center
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
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Seed Production Research Lead
West Chicago, Illinois, United States
$90k-$120k/yr OnsiteFull Time
PanAmerican Seed
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.
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Design Strategy & Research Lead
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$137k-$234k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northern Trust
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.
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AI Research & Innovation Lead
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$113k-$188k/yr HybridFull Time
TransUnion
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)
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Global Health Economics & Outcomes Research Lead
Lake Forest, Illinois, United States
$129k-$259k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Abbott
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.
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Research Lead, R&D - E2E Complex Projects, Process
Glenview, Illinois, United States
$142k-$177k/yr HybridFull Time
The Kraft Heinz Company
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
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Research Lead, R&D - E2E Complex Projects, Process
Glenview, Illinois, United States
$142k-$177k/yr HybridFull Time
The Kraft Heinz Company
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
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Faculty Position to Lead Neuroimaging Research Program
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$160k-$300k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
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.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computed Tomography (CT), Positron Emission Tomography (PET), PET-MRI, Siemens Healthineers, machine learning
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Research Services Lead - Operations
Chicago or Washington or Los Angeles
$100k-$130k/yr HybridFull Time
Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins: Global law firm advising businesses and institutions.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree (master's/JD preferred), minimum 5 years relevant experience, knowledge of content platforms, cataloging standards, IP auth/SSO, and platform administration.
EOS, Microsoft Teams, iManage, Microsoft SharePoint
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Global Health Economics & Outcomes Research Lead
Lake Forest, Illinois, United States
$129k-$259k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Abbott
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.
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Director of Research and Knowledge Services
St. Louis or Birmingham or Chicago or Dallas or Los Angeles or New York City or Illinois or Washington
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Thompson Coburn LLP
Thompson Coburn LLP: U.S. full-service law firm serving Fortune 500, middle-market, and emerging companies with corporate and litigation services.
8+ YOE5+ MgmtMaster’s degree in library, information, knowledge management, legal technology, or related field; 8+ years’ relevant experience, including 5+ years leading teams at an Am Law 200 firm or equivalent; legal research and AI expertise required.
Harvey, Westlaw, LexisNexis, Bloomberg Law, Wolters Kluwer Vital Law, API, AI
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Senior Director, Research & Development, Commercial Growth Initiatives
Chicago or Centennial
$135k-$237k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Vizient
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.
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Head of Design and Research
Austin or Chicago or Washington or New York City
$249k-$289k/yr HybridFull Time
Upside
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).