Staff Quantitative Researcher (Market Research)

About the Role

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.

Core 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.

Key Skills and Qualifications

• 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.

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base pay range for this position is $212,000 - $265,000, based on a variety of factors including qualifications, experience, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for an equity grant, depending on the position and level.

• Benefits offered include:

  • Equity compensation

  • 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

  • Flexible PTO

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Training and professional development