Animal Welfare Full-time

Director of Research and Data

New Roots Institute

Posted

Feb 16, 2026

Location

Remote

Type

Full-time

Compensation

Up to $103000

Mission

What you will drive

Core responsibilities:

  • Lead research and data infrastructure to track New Roots Institute's impact in ending factory farming
  • Develop the R&D department's strategic roadmap and translate goals into actionable technical priorities
  • Oversee research on program effectiveness and alumni impact to refine the organization's theory of change
  • Manage technology platforms and systems for effective data collection, analysis, and strategic insights

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role creates positive change by leading research and data infrastructure to track and enhance New Roots Institute's impact in ending factory farming, directly contributing to the organization's mission to reduce animal suffering in industrial agriculture.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

Required skills and qualifications:

  • Experience leading research and data infrastructure development
  • Ability to develop strategic roadmaps and translate goals into technical priorities
  • Experience overseeing research on program effectiveness and impact measurement
  • Experience managing technology platforms for data collection, analysis, and insights
  • Experience leading technical teams and fostering mission-driven culture

Benefits

What's in it for you

No compensation, perks, or culture highlights mentioned in the job description.

About

Inside New Roots Institute

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New Roots Institute is an organization focused on ending factory farming and reducing animal suffering in industrial agriculture through research, education, and advocacy.