Lead UX Researcher

Requisition Number: RR-0004713

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About the role
The Lead UX Researcher is a core member of Randstad Digital's Customer Experience team and is responsible for conducting research using a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who will champion the practice of research as a core part of the design process for cross-channel experience design. It is expected that the candidate be a self-starter able to lead client user experience research initiatives to deliver meaningful insights. The Senior UX Researcher must collaborate with Experience Design practice leaders and other Celerity team members (visual designers, content strategists, engineers, etc.) in creating effective, efficient, and satisfying customer experiences and user interfaces.

About the client
Our client is a global healthcare company that distributes pharmaceuticals and medical products, and provides technology solutions to improve healthcare operations and patient care. This is a new role will be a key player to help inform, scale, and unite UX research efforts across the organization. Employees and stakeholders alike approach each project with heart, collaboration and dedication and genuinely care about placing the patient, and the users, at the center.

A Day in the life: what you'll do:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including partners, design, product managers, business owners) to proactively identify, prioritize, plan, and execute high-impact research studies
• Lead research initiatives that help teams uncover actionable insights and evaluate design
• Help clients determine the appropriate research strategy to answer critical questions
• Identify research topics and questions by collaborating closely with clients
• Design research studies that focus on behavior and attitude
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis and synthesis of data (e.g., usability testing, ethnography, diary studies, tree tests)
• Participate in User Research thought leadership in both the company and the industry

Your qualifications:

• You have 8+ years' experience in applied research setting as an UX researcher
• You are familiar with quantitative methods, CX measures, and statistical concepts
• You love facilitating generative research activities, ideation exercises, and other workshop utilizing a human-centered design approach to fuel innovative product and service design
• You have experience testing websites and applications across a variety of devices
• You are a strong storyteller, communicating findings and illustrating opportunities in clear, concise, and compelling ways
• You have a strong sense for human empathy and a curious drive to create narratives about the people who use our client's products and services in a unique way
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
• You are comfortable conducting research within an Agile environment and executing research sprints
• You are comfortable diplomatically advocating for the right solution for customers and employees, for design team members and business stakeholders
• You have experience with the following concepts beyond the buzzwords: ResearchOps, journey mapping, journey management, co-creation, storytelling, governance
• Impeccable integrity. We are team-first at Celerity
• A positive attitude. We can have fun while we work hard to solve business challenges
• A heart for people. Excellent relationship-building skills across teams, peers, clients, vendors
• A head for business. Nothing falls through the cracks on your watch
• A passion for results. You strive to work complex issues with a strong sense of ownership and urgency

 It would be great if you also had:

• Deep experience managing research and design projects in healthcare and life sciences / pharmacy
• A passion for UX design
• You have an advanced degree (Human factors, Design, HCI, Innovation)
• You have successfully managed multiple research projects from conception to delivery
• You have at least 3 years of consulting/agency experience

You are or are interested in writing, speaking at conferences, and participate in various communities

This role will require occasional travel to our client's HQ in Texas.

Remote: 1

City: McLean

State: Virginia

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EEO Employer Verbiage: <p>Join a workplace that thrives on collaboration and support, consisting of individuals who are not only experts in their fields but also kind, smart, fun, and passionate about what they do. Teamwork isn't just encouraged – it's the way we operate.</p> <p>At Randstad Digital Advisory, we strive to provide opportunities to learn and grow, from on-the-job coaching to online courses to continuous feedback.</p> <p>Our employees have the autonomy to do their best work, using their skills to make a meaningful impact both within the team as well as for our diverse clientele.</p> <p>We offer attractive pay, a well-rounded benefits package, and flexible working arrangements (including work-from-home when possible).</p>

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