Microsoft Research (MSR) is a multidisciplinary global organization working to create scientific knowledge and deliver innovation that leads to positive human impact at scale. To envision and build the future, we work with our scientific, engineering, and business partners to do the unnatural and achieve the impossible (or at least improbable).
The Microsoft Research Redmond Lab seeks an innovative and experienced strategy and partnerships leader to contribute to our emerging Real-World Evidence healthcare program.
In your role as Senior Director, Strategy and Partnerships, you will work closely with the research leader and team to refine vision, define strategy, and orchestrate broad range of stakeholders to deliver tangible commercial traction in the space.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research)
• OR Master’s Degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research)
• OR Doctorate in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research)
• OR equivalent experience.
• 5+ years experience leading strategic initiatives that directly influenced product and/or organizational outcomes in healthcare, life sciences, or technology sectors.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 12+ years related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research) OR Doctorate in Statistics, Econometrics, Computer Science, Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years related experience (e.g., statistics, predictive analytics, research) OR equivalent experience.
• 3+ years people management experience

Applied Sciences IC6 - The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $163,000 - $296,400 per year. There is a different range applicable to specific work locations, within the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, and the base pay range for this role in those locations is USD $220,800 - $331,200 per year.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here: https://careers.microsoft.com/us/en/us-corporate-pay
Microsoft will accept applications for the role until August 23, 2025.

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Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations

• Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with Real-World Evidence and MSR leadership to define and execute on applied research goals.
• Applied Research: Incorporates key business and product requirements to define a clear agenda and vision that influences the direction of the company/products and provides a competitive or strategic advantage.
• Bringing the State of the Art to Products and Markets: Defines vision and strategy for collaboration efforts between research, development, and commercial teams. Represents the organization across Microsoft and the industry, and drives high-stakes negotiations across teams to ensure cutting edge technology is being applied to products and markets in a way that meets (or creates) key business objectives.
• Capability Management and Networking: Leverages network as well as their personal expertise and/or recognition to attract new research talent to join Microsoft. Builds trusted relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to develop long-term partnerships and advocate for research initiatives.
• Embody our culture and values.