Design Researcher

Role Overview

We are looking for a Design Researcher with 3 years of experience to join our multi-disciplinary this role you will be the primary advocate for human needs. You will lead end-to-end research from framing questions in ambiguous healthcare domains to spending time in field environments uncovering latent needs and converting behavioral insights into strategic design directions.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Field Research: Plan and execute qualitative and generative research studies (in-depth interviews ethnography contextual inquiry journey mapping and co-creation sessions) with patients doctors nurses and pharmacists.

Synthesis & Framing: Translate complex field notes observations and clinical workflows into clear actionable insights personas care-journey maps and opportunity frameworks.

Concept Validation: Facilitate rapid feedback loops and usability evaluations on early-stage concepts physical packaging prototypes and digital health tools.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner directly with UX/UI designers product managers brand strategists and business leaders to turn research insights into tangible product and service innovations.

Visual Storytelling: Translate research findings into compelling stories visual artifacts and presentations that build empathy and drive strategic alignment across non-design stakeholders.

Qualifications :

Key Qualifications & Requirements

Education:

Bachelors degree in Design ( in Industrial Interaction or Strategic Design) OR Degree in Psychology (B.A. / . in Cognitive Behavioral or Applied Psychology) OR

. in related behavioral social science or life science disciplines. 
Experience: Minimum 3 years of professional experience conducting qualitative user design research.

Core Skills: Mastered qualitative research methodologies (fieldwork contextual inquiry thematic analysis synthesis frameworks).

Comfort navigating unstructured research environments and synthesising complex qualitative data. Strong verbal written and visual communication skills.

Preferred Background & Experience (Candidates meeting one or more of these will be prioritized)

Prior experience working in a Market Research Agency with a strong focus on qualitative techniques and consumer/patient behavior. Background working directly in the Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences / MedTech industry. Proven portfolio showing direct work on healthcare wellness or healthtech projects (e.g. chronic disease management therapy adherence clinical workflows or caregiver support).

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time