Full-Time Research Manager

Purpose: The Research Manager at Lingraphica ensures products and services are grounded in evidence-based practice, bridging clinical innovation with scientific validation. The role drives the research agenda, enhancing product credibility in the marketplace.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Research Strategy & Leadership
• Develop and implement a comprehensive research strategy aligned with Lingraphica's mission and product development goals.
• Establish an evidence hierarchy framework for product claims and marketing.
• Identify new research areas, technologies, or methodologies advancing aphasia intervention.
• Create annual research plans with clear objectives, resource requirements, and expected outcomes.
• Lead a cross-functional research governance committee to prioritize research initiatives.

2. Research Design & Implementation
• Design rigorous clinical studies to evaluate efficacy of Lingraphica devices combined with evidence-based interventions like VNeST.
• Develop research project plans, defining scope, objectives, methodologies, and timelines.
• Oversee research execution, ensuring adherence to protocols, budget, and quality standards.
• Implement systematic outcomes tracking for real-world evidence collection.
• Develop protocols, recruit participants, and oversee user testing for product development and validation.

3. Data Management & Analysis
• Establish data collection standards and procedures for scientific rigor.
• Manage data collection, analysis, and interpretation for innovation and improvement.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive database of relevant research.
• Apply appropriate statistical methods to analyze outcomes and efficacy data.

4. Knowledge Dissemination & Publication
• Lead the development of research reports, white papers, peer-reviewed publications, and conference presentations.
• Create a publication strategy to enhance Lingraphica's visibility.
• Present research findings to internal and external audiences (investors, policymakers, end-users).
• Represent Lingraphica's research agenda at conferences and meetings.
• Develop and present educational webinars for SLPs and consumers.

5. Quality Assurance & Compliance
• Review marketing and educational content for accurate research representation.
• Establish an evidence review process for product efficacy claims.
• Ensure all research activities comply with ethical standards, regulatory guidelines, and best practices.
• Maintain IRB relationships and oversee approval processes for human subjects' research.

6. Partnership Development
• Build academic partnerships with universities and research institutions.
• Network with external researchers and teams in aphasia, AAC, and speech-language pathology.
• Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, sales, product development, technology).
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, advocacy groups, and patient organizations.

7. Professional Development & Mentorship
• Mentor staff pursuing Doctorates/PhDs.
• Create opportunities for staff to develop research skills.
• Stay current with emerging research methodologies and trends.

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