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Research Project Manager

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About Boulder

Boulder Care is an award-winning digital clinic for addiction medicine, recognized for both innovation and high quality of patient care. Founded in 2017 by CEO Stephanie Strong, our mission is to improve the lives of people with substance use disorders through compassionate, evidence-based care.

We provide Boulder patients with a fully virtual, multidisciplinary care team—including medical providers, behavioral health clinicians, and peer recovery specialists—who deliver personalized treatment, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and ongoing support. Our approach is grounded in clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and a commitment to reducing barriers to recovery. Boulder partners with leading health plans, employers, and community organizations to ensure that our services are accessible and covered for the people who need them most.

Named by Fortune as one of the Best Workplaces in Healthcare, Boulder fosters a culture of kindness, respect, and meaningful work that delivers outstanding patient outcomes and moves the addiction medicine industry forward.

About this role

Boulder Care is seeking a Research Project Manager to join our innovative and mission-driven Research Team. This is a unique opportunity to bring your academic, clinical, or health services research skillset into a fast-paced, translational research environment embedded within a leading addiction medicine startup.

Our team conducts rapid quantitative and qualitative analyses to advance care delivery, improve patient and clinician experiences, and inform industry best practices. Grounded in a harm reduction philosophy, our work supports the growth of one of the most trusted providers in addiction care.

As Research Project Manager, you will lead day-to-day operations across the research portfolio, contribute to strategic planning, and support dissemination of data to internal and external stakeholders. You’ll help ensure that data and research translate into action - informing innovation, improving care, and advancing our advocacy goals. This position reports directly to the Director of Research, offering high-level visibility across the organization and close mentorship within a deeply mission-aligned team.

Success in this role

Project Management & Coordination - 50%

  • Lead operational management of active research studies and quality improvement initiatives, including tracking milestones, timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary point of contact across internal teams (Clinical, Operations, Data, Product) and external collaborators to ensure alignment and momentum
  • Proactively identify and troubleshoot project barriers to maintain progress
  • Support coordination of strategic partnerships, pilot initiatives, and advisory opportunities (e.g., research collaborations, ECHO series, and internal education)
  • Plan and facilitate recurring research-focused meetings, initiatives, and events to promote cross-functional learning
  • Coordinate project documentation, meeting agendas, and synthesis summaries to support internal communications

Data Analysis & Dissemination - 30%

  • Conduct or support quantitative and qualitative analyses using clinical, survey, and operational datasets to answer research and quality questions
  • Contribute to the preparation of research publications, internal memos, abstracts, conference submissions, and external presentations
  • Assist with developing visualizations and slide decks that translate findings into meaningful insights for clinical and executive leadership
  • Support and occasionally lead data storytelling efforts that inform organizational advocacy, strategic planning, or public-facing communications

Research Portfolio Management & Development - 20%

  • Support the development and maintenance of Boulder’s internal Research Roadmap and evolving research strategy
  • Participate in planning for new areas of research inquiry and quality improvement initiatives, including development, preparation/planning, and stakeholder input
  • Track developments in the literature, policy landscape, and addiction science that may inform Boulder’s research or care delivery
  • Collaborate on identifying meaningful research questions aligned with Boulder’s values and strategic priorities, especially those centering the voices of patients and care teams

Requirements for the role 

  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience working in addiction/substance use disorder related research
  • Demonstrated experience in project management and research coordination, especially within healthcare, behavioral health, or public health settings
  • Strong quantitative and qualitative data analysis skills, with experience analyzing health-related or clinical data
  • Proven writing ability with a track record of contributions to peer-reviewed publications, abstracts, or formal reports
  • Deep commitment to harm reduction and improving the health and dignity of people who use drugs

Nice to have but not required 

  • Experience working in a startup or fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • Familiarity with cost-effectiveness or economic data in healthcare
  • Advanced degree (e.g., MA/S, MPH, MSW) is a plus but not required

Hiring process

  • Hiring Manager Interview (45-min video)
  • Peer Interview (30-min video)
  • Final Interview (45-min video)
  • Anticipated Start Date: August or September 2025 - flexible and dependent upon team needs
    • Note: As part of our hiring process, all final candidates will be required to undergo background checks and provide professional references. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to these checks, which may include employment history, criminal records, education/licensing verification, and professional references. We are committed to transparency and confidentiality throughout this process and will inform you in advance should any further information be required.

Compensation

The starting pay range for this position is $65,000 - $85,000 per year; base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave). 

Work environment

  • This is a fully remote role but we are currently only hiring candidates located in the following states: AZ, CO, FL, GA, ID, IL, KY, MA, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, WA, and WV. Applicants must reside and work in one of those states to be considered.
    • Changes to working location require pre-approval from People Operations and are not guaranteed.
    • Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
  • Office Requirements: Boulder teammates working with sensitive information must have a dedicated, private workspace with a lockable door and high-speed internet to maintain a secure, distraction-free environment, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and confidentiality standards
  • Boulder Care employees are free to use our river-front HQ located in Portland, OR whenever they would like

Expected hours of work

This is a full-time salaried position. Team members may work with their managers to adjust work hours to suit the needs of the position. Team members may be asked to work additional days as work demands require.

*Salaried classification may change to comply with the FLSA minimum salary threshold.

Some of Boulder’s amazing benefits for regular, full-time employees

  • Contribution to meaningful, life-saving work!
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and short-term disability benefits designed to take care of our employees and their families 
  • Mental Health Services including MDLive, Talkspace, and EAP
  • 4 weeks of vacation accrued per calendar year with a tenured increase to 5 weeks at 2 years of employment
  • Sick leave accrued at 1 hr for every 30 hrs paid
  • 9 Paid Holidays per year
  • 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child (after 6 months of employment)
  • 401(k) retirement savings
  • Remote friendly with hardware provided to complete your work duties

Why work at Boulder?

  • Make a difference. The devastating impact of the opioid crisis, “war on drugs,” and care gaps for the underserved are at the forefront now more than any time in US history. By bringing care to more people, we are changing and saving lives. Value-based partnerships help move the industry forward toward a more modern, compassionate, and equitable healthcare system.
  • Build your career with talented peers. Boulder brings together a diverse team of expert clinicians, technologists, researchers, and business strategists aligned under a common mission. Boulder’s clinical teams are the leading voices in addiction medicine and industry transformation. Our technology leadership has built products and services that scaled to hundreds of employees and hundreds of millions of end-users. Our team is wholly driven by mission, recognizing that our immense opportunity is also our duty to serve others.
  • Grow with us. Boulder is a Series-C-stage, venture-funded company supported by a world-class investor group. Together, we're building a breakthrough business through social impact. According to White House estimates, the annual societal cost due to opioid addiction is $1.5 trillion. A member with untreated opioid use disorder (OUD) drives 620% greater healthcare costs to payers than the average member (Optum analysis, 2017). Boulder partners with leading commercial and Medicaid health plans to bring better experiences and effective services to their members, significantly reducing costs and sharing in the economic savings we create.

 

Boulder Care believes the people who manage our product and team should be representative of those who use the platform. This includes people from backgrounds that are historically underrepresented in the industry. We celebrate differences and are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. If you are a qualified person with a passion for what we do, please apply!

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