• Identify and establish research priorities to enhance Equip’s visibility and thought leadership in the industry. • Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to align research priorities with broader organizational goals and strategy. • Develop and manage a research roadmap aligned with organizational goals and external market needs. • Oversee the full research lifecycle, from concept development and study design through analysis and publication. • Collaborate with Clinical Outcomes & Clinical Quality teams to ensure that research efforts directly enhance outcomes measurement and overall patient outcomes. • Partner with Commercial teams to ensure Equip’s research supports and furthers payor contracting and patient referral efforts. • Elevate Equip’s scientific brand by contributing to thought leadership, evidence generation, and presence in the academic and clinical communities. • Foster and maintain effective collaborative relationships and strategic partnerships with research universities. • Maintain awareness of industry trends, peer-reviewed literature, and competitive research.