UX Research Manager

About the position

Verily is a subsidiary of Alphabet that is using a data-driven approach to change the way people manage their health and the way healthcare is delivered. Launched from Google X in 2015, our purpose is to bring the promise of precision health to everyone, every day. We are focused on generating and activating data from a variety of sources, including clinical, social, behavioral and the real world, to arrive at the best solutions for a person based on a comprehensive view of the evidence. Our unique expertise and capabilities in technology, data science and healthcare enable the entire healthcare ecosystem to drive better health outcomes. This role is both a People Manager of a small team and a hands-on UX Research Lead reporting into the Head of UX Research. You'll work with the larger Verily UX team and cross-functional groups -including Product Managers, Software engineers, Clinical specialists and more. We are seeking someone with excellent research skills; a fierce advocate for the user; a compassionate mentor; and a system-level thinker, who is excited by the challenges of creating innovative and simple user experiences for complex workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team of UX Researchers, leading them from product questions and research design to detailed findings and recommendations, and providing ongoing guidance on the team's plans and deliverables.
• Partner with cross-functional leads to determine product research roadmap and priorities, leveraging a variety of methods to suit diverse needs.
• Plan, nurture and grow the team's UXR capabilities, providing mentorship and growth opportunities.
• Play a hands-on role contributing to strategic and executional research projects, including independent research contributions.
• Foster a strong user-focused culture by evangelizing insights and leveraging creative collaboration, presentation and engagement strategies.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Human Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, Human Factors, or related field with 7+ years of experience integrating user research into product designs design practices, and product strategy.
• Demonstrated ability to work across the product development process, from establishing strong UX strategy and conceptual foundations to successfully delivering high quality products.
• 4+ years experience managing UX researchers and a passion for fostering talent and growing careers.
• Deep experience with diverse research methods, design thinking, strategic research; excellent communication, presentation and collaboration skills.

Nice-to-haves

• M.S./M.A. or Ph.D. in a relevant field.
• Past work that focuses on Healthcare products and/or mobile apps.
• Experience working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments such as consulting or start-ups.

Benefits

• Salary range of $159,000 - $225,000 + bonus + equity + benefits.
• Compensation details reflect base salary only, excluding bonus, equity, or benefits.