ppApply for Principal Researcher at Nacar Careers in Barcelona, CT, ES. This full‑time on‑site position offers great opportunities for career growth. Born and based in Barcelona, Nacar is an award‑winning Strategic Design Agency, passionate about an agile and international team of over 90 creative professionals (design strategists, researchers, product and UX/UI designers, engineers, and overall creatives). We work with clients of all sizes across multiple industries, collaborating in innovation and establishing solutions and product strategies that apply to Industrial, Digital, Brand and Service Design. We also contribute to their digitalisation by conceptualising and prototyping new, human‑centred products and services around technological capabilities. With a hybrid‑work model and adaptable working hours, we are powered by a culture of communication, collaboration, proactivity and positivity, always aiming to humanise technology experiences and transform into the phygital future. Our office is an urban oasis, located in the beautiful Palo Alto, an old factory in Poblenou, restored and converted into studios for designers and artists. /ph3Responsibilities /h3ulliDefine and own the research agenda, aligned with product and business priorities. /liliEstablish a multi‑horizon research roadmap spanning generative, evaluative and strategic studies. /liliChampion a human‑centred lens across the entire product lifecycle. /liliLead, mentor and develop a team of design researchers embedded across product squads—coordinating capacity and prioritisation across concurrent initiatives. /liliFoster a culture of rigour, curiosity and inclusive research practice. /liliLead complex, ambiguous research programmes from brief to insight,



applying mixed methods (ethnographic, contextual, participatory, evaluative) appropriate to each challenge. /liliEnsure regulatory and ethical compliance in all research activities. /liliTranslate research into actionable insights that shape strategy—not just design—presenting findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders and leadership. /liliPartner with product management, design, clinical affairs and marketing to embed research throughout discovery and development. /liliDefine shared research frameworks and artefacts (personas, journey maps, opportunity spaces). /liliBuild and steward a living research repository, developing standards, templates and methodological guidance for the team. /li /ulh3Qualifications /h3ulli5‑8 years of design research or UX research experience, with at least 3 years in a principal, lead or staff‑level role. /liliDemonstrated ability to define and execute strategic research programmes in complex, regulated environments—healthcare, medtech or diagnostics experience strongly preferred. /liliDeep expertise across qualitative methods, and comfortable integrating quantitative signals and working with data science partners. /liliProven track record of leading and growing research teams, with strong coaching and mentoring skills. /liliAbility to navigate clinical and hospital environments; familiarity with care workflows,



patient safety and regulatory frameworks (IVD, MDR) is a plus. /liliExceptional communication and storytelling skills—able to make research compelling for executive audiences and product teams alike. /liliFluency in English; additional European languages are a plus. /li /ulh3What Makes You Stand Out /h3ulliProven experience operating at the nexus of diagnostics, chronic care management or acute clinical environments. /liliDeep familiarity with systems thinking, service design frameworks or strategic foresight methodologies. /liliA track record of establishing and scaling organisational research maturity from the ground up. /li /ulh3Why Should You Join? /h3pThis is a unique opportunity for someone looking for a challenge in the design research area and to be part of a centre of innovation that is impacting clients all over the world—with genuine strategic impact, where your insights direct products used in life‑critical settings globally. /ph3Benefits /h3ulliPermanent contract. /liliCompetitive salary—with an yearly job performance appraisal. /liliHybrid working model—you can either work from home or enjoy our beautiful studio (with free coffee and a great garden!). /liliJoin a dynamic +15 nationalities community and enjoy our team‑building activities. /liliKeep challenging yourself with our Nacar Academy training program, aligned with the creation of personalised career paths. /lili26 paid vacation days. /liliMonthly allowance for internet costs and a budget for working‑from‑home materials. /liliHealth Insurance. /liliFlexible working hours. /liliFree tickets for the Palo Alto Market. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Principal Researcher at Nacar Careers (Barcelona)
🏢 Nacar Careers
📍 Barcelona