77 research lead jobs at 29 companies in Sycamore, IL

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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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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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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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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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M&A Integration Lead (Research & Development)
North Chicago, Illinois, United States
$110k-$209k/yr HybridFull Time
AbbVie
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
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Asset Lead, Oncology Clinical Development (Executive Director)
Northbrook, Illinois, United States
$228k-$326k/yr HybridFull Time
Astellas
AstellasTokyo Stock Exchange: 4503: Public Japanese pharmaceutical researching, manufacturing, and selling prescription medicines for patients worldwide.
10+ YOEBachelor's degree in sciences or pharmaceutical sciences and 10 years leading drug development teams in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, or biotechnology organizations; asset leadership through clinical proof of concept and regulatory submission experience required.
IND, IMPD, NDA, MAA, BLA, FDA Advisory Committee, CDE, PMDA, EMA
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Autonomous Infrastructure and Robotic Science Lead
Lemont, Illinois, United States
$148k-$231k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne National Laboratory: Federally funded U.S. Department of Energy research laboratory conducting basic and applied science and engineering for national priorities.
4+ YOEPh.D. in computer science, materials science, physics, chemistry, or related field plus 4+ years' experience or equivalent; proven autonomous platforms and AI/ML research, scientific problem formulation, collaboration, and communication skills.
AI, AI/ML, High-Performance Computing (HPC), MADSci, GitHub, robotics
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Senior Lead Generator | Employee Benefits
Naperville, Illinois, United States
$25-$30/hr HybridFull Time
CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services, Inc.
CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services, Inc.NYSE: CBZ: Employee benefits and insurance brokerage serving businesses with benefits, retirement, payroll, and risk-management services.
3+ YOEHigh school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree preferred. Requires at least 3 years of sales and customer service experience, advanced communication, organization, time management, and research skills.
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software
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Consumer Insights Lead (Design-to-Value)
Deerfield, Illinois, United States
$105k-$165k/yr HybridFull Time
Fortune Brands Innovations
Fortune Brands InnovationsNYSE: FBIN: Manufactures branded home, security, and digital products.
10+ YOE10+ years in consumer insights, market research, product innovation, or related fields; bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; advanced research, analytics, storytelling, and B2C/B2B research expertise.
Qualtrics, Suzy, Zappi, Forsata, UserTesting, Agile, AI
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Technical Innovation Manager_ Technical Lead
Naperville, Illinois, United States
$97k-$134k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Mondelēz International
Mondelēz InternationalNASDAQ: MDLZ: Global snack manufacturer producing food and beverage products.
Experience in process development/deployment in FMCG, leading project teams, equipment/process understanding, data-driven decision making, coaching, and HACCP/good manufacturing practice familiarity.
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Technical Innovation Manager_ Technical Lead
Naperville, Illinois, United States
$97k-$134k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Mondelēz International
Mondelēz InternationalNASDAQ: MDLZ: Global snack manufacturer producing food and beverage products.
Experienced in process development/deployment in FMCG, leading cross-functional project teams, equipment/process design, data-driven decision making, coaching, and HACCP/good manufacturing practice familiarity.
HACCP
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Lead Staff Laboratory Engineer - Datacenter Testing
Northbrook or Raleigh
$142k-$189k/yr OnsiteFull Time
UL Solutions
UL SolutionsNYSE: ULS: Global leader in applied safety science testing and certification.
10+ YOEUniversity degree in engineering,10+ years datacenter power/cooling experience,ability to coach/train,knowledge of lab operations,safety and test methods,ability to develop training and communicate technical topics.
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Vice President, Innovation
New York or Norwalk or Troy or Cincinnati or Washington or Culver City or Chicago or Seattle or San Francisco
$135k-$145k/yr HybridFull Time
Ipsos
IpsosEuronext Paris: IPS: Global leader in market research and public opinion insights.
Leading client relationships and teams for innovation research; strong knowledge of concept testing, forecasting, segmentation, A&U, shopper and brand research; revenue management and strategic insight delivery.
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Lead UX Designer
Chicago or Lake Forest
$123k-$205k/yr HybridFull Time
Grainger
GraingerNYSE: GWW: Broad line distributor of maintenance, repair, and operating products.
5+ YOE5+ years UX experience with product teams, formal UX-related education, proficiency in Figma, systems thinking, accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA), strong research and communication skills.
Figma, WCAG 2.1 AA
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Fragrance Project & Formula Management Lead
Northbrook, Illinois, United States
$65k-$110k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Bell Flavors & Fragrances
Bell Flavors & Fragrances: Combining great taste and sensational fragrance
5+ YOE5–7 years fragrance experience, formula lifecycle and commercialization expertise, strong analytical and project management skills, proficient with Microsoft D365 and PV/GPM, bachelor’s degree preferred.
PV/GPM, DevOps, TraceGains, Microsoft D365, Microsoft Office Suite
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Director, Clinical Affairs
Lincolnshire or Mundelein
$168k-$264k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Sysmex Corporation
Sysmex CorporationTokyo Stock Exchange: 6869: Japanese publicly traded in-vitro diagnostics manufacturer serving hospitals and laboratories with diagnostic instruments, reagents, and software.
10+ YOE8+ MgmtMaster's required (PhD preferred),10+ years clinical research with 8+ years leading clinical projects, expertise in preclinical/clinical evaluations for IVD products, GCP/GLP knowledge, technical laboratory instrument experience.
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe, LIS
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Lead Labor Relations Specialist (Administration)
Cook County or DuPage County or Will County or Lake County or Kane County or McHenry County
$103k-$155k/yr HybridFull Time
Metra
Metra: Public commuter rail agency serving Chicago and six northeastern Illinois counties.
7+ YOESeven years of labor relations experience including negotiations, contract administration, or hearings; bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience; labor law, arbitration, research, negotiation, and Microsoft 365 skills required.
Microsoft 365, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook
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Lead Tax Services Senior Manager
Indianapolis or Chicago or South Bend or Columbus or Oakbrook Terrace
$128k-$269k/yr HybridFull Time
Crowe
Crowe: Global public accounting, consulting, and technology firm.
8+ YOEBachelor's in Accounting required; active CPA required; 8+ years progressive tax experience; leadership and client management skills; federal/state tax technical expertise including Subchapter C; excellent writing and research skills.