דרושים Head of Medical Research בתל אביב

Navina is a fast-growing digital health SaaS company that’s on a mission to transform the way physicians interact with patient data. Thousands of clinicians across the United States already use Navina’s AI-powered solution that transforms complex and fragmented patient data into concise “patient portraits" and actionable clinical insights at the point of care. With Navina, physicians experience less burnout, reduce missed diagnoses, and can devote more time giving better care to their patients.

Navina has been named one of the Top 100 AI companies globally by CB Insights and made the list of the Top 50 Digital Health startups. We are already working with industry-leading value-based organizations including Privia Health and Agilon.

We are seeking a Head of Medical Research - a pivotal leadership role at Navina. We’re looking for someone with both execution power and strategic vision: an individual who can drive complex, long-term research initiatives while fostering trust and collaboration across diverse teams. If you’re excited about leveraging technology to redefine healthcare and thrive in a cross-disciplinary environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor the Medical Research Managers team, ensuring both professional excellence and personal growth through project guidance and career development planning.
• Co-lead the company’s Research group together with the Head of AI and MLE Group Lead, driving both strategic and tactical planning for annual, semi-annual, and quarterly roadmaps.
• Shape long-term research strategy by identifying and prioritizing projects that leverage cutting-edge technologies and align with the company’s future goals.
• Partner closely with Product and Engineering teams to ensure alignment between research initiatives, development needs, and integration into existing product lines.
• Collaborate with clients through site visits and field research to understand physician and clinic needs, and translate insights into research directions and product innovation.
• Work cross-functionally with Customer Support to identify, analyze, and resolve issues raised by clients, driving continuous product improvement.
• Oversee continuous validation of models in production to ensure clinical quality and reliability remain at the highest standards.
• Represent the research and clinical perspective in executive discussions, bridging business goals with clinical and technical capabilities.

Requirements:

• Medical Doctor (MD) degree.
• Proven leadership experience managing large teams.
• Strong research background (e.g., advanced degree in Epidemiology, PhD, or equivalent demonstrated research expertise).
• Excellent analytical skills with hands-on experience in data analysis (SQL, Python, or R).
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Strategic thinker with proven track record in long-term planning and execution.

Advantages

• Experience in digital health products.
• Familiarity with the US healthcare and value-based care systems.
• Previous experience in health-tech or biomedical informatics.

You don’t need to meet 100% of the requirements to be a great fit. We believe in hiring people, not just checklists, and we value potential as much as experience. If this role excites you, we’d love to see your application!