Senior Design Researcher Evinova
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Mississauga - Canada
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Job Summary
WHY JOIN US
Evinova is a health-tech business focused on accelerating better health outcomes by advancing digital transformation across the life sciences sector. By combining science-based expertise evidence-led rigor and deep human insight we design digital solutions that enable healthcare to work better for everyone.
Operating at the intersection of healthcare technology data and analytics we are helping unlock the full potential of digital health transforming how clinical research is conducted how care is delivered and how patients experience healthcare. Our solutions are built to scale driving efficiency improving decision-making and ultimately delivering better outcomes for patients worldwide.
At Evinova we are driven by a shared purpose to transform health through data and digital innovation. Our teams collaborate across disciplines to solve complex challenges continuously learning and evolving in a fast-paced high-impact environment.
We also recognize the importance of flexibility and balance. Our ways of working support both individual needs and team collaboration. To foster connection and collaboration employees are expected to work from the office three days per week creating opportunities for in-person teamwork innovation and meaningful connection.
About the Role:
As aSr. Design Researcheryoullhelpustransition to aworking model that balancescontinuous discoverywith publishable strategic research.In your role you will supportthecross-functional teamas theylead their ownhigh-qualitydiscovery research. This will involveconductingresearch training workshops and guiding the creation and execution of the research.
In parallelyoulllead research work that bringsour thought leadership to the forefront through published articles white papers and conference presentations that spotlight our long-shelf-life strategic research which informs our productstrategyand design roadmaps. Moreoveryoullbe a key partner in shaping how we use AI as a creative collaborator not just a tool helping us move faster and more intelligently.
This role requires a mindset that is not daunted byambiguityorcomplexity. Theevolving world of clinical trial designinvolves a wide variety of user profiles multi-stepworkflows that play out overlong periodsof time and an incredibly high bar for quality. Success also meanscarrying a deepawarenessoftheregulatory and ethical requirementsthat are not only considerations for our product design responsibilities but also for those who use our tools.
Key Responsibilities:
Accountable for the full spectrum ofresearchactivitiesand methods acrossdifferent stagesin the product lifecycle by either guiding cross-functional teams to conduct research orbydesigning and running research independently.
Collaborate closely with productdesignand engineering leads to ensure cohesiveresearchstrategyandtightresearchobjectiveto methodalignment.
Translate highly technical workflows intomeaningful artifacts includinguser-friendlyjourney maps and user profiles.
Identifyopportunities to use AI toexpediteour research process withoutimpactingquality including using vibe coding to rapidly create prototypes for use in research sessions
Stimulateconceptual thinking and creativity and challengethe status quotowardscontinuous improvement.
Work closely withother researchers as well as design leadstoensurecoherent user experience across user domains and products.
Ensure that cross-functional product teams are actively immersed in the research insights rather than passively listening to PowerPoint presentations.
Capturing research insights in product toolslikeProductBoardand ensuring that our learnings inform theEvinovaDesign System.
Collaboratively partnering with thecross-functionalteamwhile also holding them accountableto ensure that researchinsights are appropriatelyreflected in the roadmap.
Mentor and develop juniorresearchers fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team
WereLooking For:
Deeply collaborative T-shapedresearchpractitionerswho canconduct or support (depending on the need in the moment) a wide variety of research methodologies from generative research to concept feedback sessions to rigorous usability studies as well as run cross-functional training workshops to upskill product design datascienceand engineering peerstoensure that research outcomes are being appropriately infused into our Study Designer roadmap.
Highly autonomous self-directedresearcherswho act with positive agency: seeking out new opportunities for collaboration proactively navigating ambiguity and shaping new practices as the context evolves
Researcherswith AI fluency not necessarily technical experts but people who are curious and excited about working with generative and agentic AI as part of theirresearchprocess
People who thrive in complexity balancing near-term delivery with long-term vision and who are energised by change and challenge rather than constrained by them
This is a chance to help define not just the future of digital health but the future of digital design in a world where the boundaries between people tools and disciplines are being redrawn in real time.
Key Attributes:
Experience inindependentlyleadingresearch end-to-end including foundationalgenerativeand usability-focused methods
Expertiseintightlyaligningresearchobjectivesto method
Exemplary command of both written and spoken Englishcombined withability to communicate with sophistication and clarity
Proficiencywithonline researchtoolsandfamiliarity withrapidprototyping tools
Strong commitment to inclusive design accessibility and usability and todelivering outcomes tokey metrics
Excellent collaboration and storytelling skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams
Experience in operating as an independentresearcheronhighly complexB2B or B2B2C software
Based inToronto with willingness to collaborate in-office withcross-functionalteams
Willingness to travel for research project delivery and workshops
Ability tooperateat pace and navigate changes in scope and approach based on shifting market signals and customer demandwhilekeepingup withevolvingtechnology
We Also Value:
Experience in healthcare and/or digital health sectors
Familiarity with clinical trials and the drug development lifecycle
Knowledge of human factors for medical devicerequirements and processes.
A non-linear career path and diverse life experiences that enrich your perspective as a designer
A second language (and everyadditionallanguage is a plus)
SO WHATS NEXT
To be considered for this exciting opportunity please complete the full application on our website at your earliest convenience it is the only way that our Recruiter and Hiring Manager can know that you feel well qualified for this opportunity. If you know someone who would be a great fit please share this posting with them.
Where can I find out more
- Explore what were building:
- Stay connected and see our impact in action: today to bring smarter faster clinical trials to life!
Evinova is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. Evinova is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing.
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Annual base salary for this position ranges from 147292.80 to 193321.80.
AstraZeneca is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The range provided in this posting represents an offer pay range used in a majority of situations. The base pay offered will vary depending on multiple individualized factors including the candidates skills and experience job-related knowledge and other specific business and organizational some cases offers outside the range may also be considered to address unique circumstances.
In addition our permanent positions offer an annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role). Benefits offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program 4 weeks paid vacation and annual Personal Days. Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students) are offered a Contract Benefits Program.
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