Dexcom is seeking to improve health outcomes for people with diabetes and metabolic conditions by leveraging behavioral science, qualitative research, and data-driven insights to shape product strategy and patient-centered innovation.
Requirements
- Advanced academic training in behavioral science, psychology, public health, sociology or a related field, with strong grounding in qualitative and mixed-methods research
- Demonstrated experience applying health behavior change models to real-world health, clinical, or digital-health contexts
- Significant hands-on experience leading qualitative research programs from study design through analysis and stakeholder readout
- Ability to synthesize complex qualitative findings and translate them into strategic insights that influence product, clinical, and business decisions
- Strong communication and storytelling skills, with experience presenting to senior and cross-functional audiences
- Proficiency with relevant tools (e.g., NVivo, ATLAS.ti, Qualtrics, and statistical software to support mixed-methods integration)
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, execution, and interpretation of qualitative and mixed-methods research to address complex behavioral, clinical, and product questions across Dexcom’s portfolio
- Conduct qualitative research activities, such as moderating focus groups, conducting interviews, and observing participant behavior, ensuring the collection of rich and meaningful data
- Apply models of health behavior change (e.g., COM-B, Self-Determination Theory, Social Cognitive Theory, Health Belief Model, habit formation frameworks) to guide study design, analysis, and interpretation
- Analyze qualitative data using advanced approaches and integrate findings with quantitative and digital-health data where appropriate
- Translate rich qualitative findings into clear, actionable insights and recommendations that inform product development, digital experiences, clinical evidence strategy, and patient engagement initiatives
- Serve as a strategic thought partner to cross-functional teams (Product, R&D, Clinical Affairs, Medical Affairs, Marketing), helping teams understand behavioral drivers, barriers, and opportunities
- Prepare comprehensive research reports and presentations, effectively communicating findings, insights, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Other
- Travel Required: 5-15%
- Remote Workplace: Your location will be a home office; you are not required to live within commuting distance of your assigned Dexcom site (typically 75 miles/120km)
- Experience And Education Requirements: Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 5 – 8 years related experience or Master’s degree and 2 -5 years equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 0 2 years experience
