Staff UX Researcher
This is a high-level strategic role for a researcher who wants to move beyond tactical testing and into a position of organizational influence. You will be the lead research authority for Studio@Newfire, shaping how major healthcare entities understand their users. It is a rare opportunity to apply sophisticated UX methodologies to high-stakes, regulated environments that have a direct impact on human health.
Newfire Global Partners
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Posted 17 April 2026
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About Newfire Global Partners
Newfire Global Partners is a mid-sized employer working in healthcare technology / information technology, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.
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Key Responsibilities
- Define and execute the overarching research agenda for complex healthcare projects
- Translate user insights into strategic product and business recommendations
- Build and scale research frameworks and best practices across the organization
- Earn trust and influence decision-making among product and engineering leadership
- Lead small teams of researchers during consulting-style client engagements
Essential
- Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in UX research
- Proven track record of influencing product strategy and business direction through research
- Mastery of both generative and evaluative research methodologies
- Expertise in both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis
- Experience designing and managing multi-phase, long-term research programs
- Ability to lead consulting-style engagements and manage client stakeholder relationships
- Experience working within embedded teams alongside product and engineering partners
Preferred
- Direct experience with clinical workflows, payer systems, or care delivery
- Background in highly regulated industries such as healthcare, finance, or government
- Experience managing small teams of UX professionals
- Familiarity with complex enterprise software ecosystems
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Fully remote work environment
- Opportunity to work on disruptive healthcare technology
- Collaborative and inclusive company culture
- Exposure to Fortune 500 and innovative startup clients
- Stable, fully funded company environment
- Mission-driven work focused on improving patient care
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