Clinical Evidence Methodologist

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Grant Funded Itasca, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

TITLE:

Clinical Evidence Methodologist (Grant Funded)

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

Senior Director, Pediatric Practice and Health Care Delivery

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

Manage the development and workflow process of assigned American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) evidence based clinical topics and associated work products, including immunizations and infectious diseases. Support the development of materials through methodologically rigorous evidence review and synthesis with effective translation of evidence.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Guide AAP member subject matter experts throughout clinical recommendations development process for policy statements, clinical reports, technical reports, guidelines, and online publications.
• Manage systematic review related tasks including development and implementation of search strategies, protocols, extraction templates, analytic plans, and reports. Document search and review strategies for reproducibility. Apply frameworks such as GRADE to translation of evidence to recommendations.
• Communicate results of evidence analysis to appropriate groups and assist in incorporating the evidence with other important contextual factors in both verbal and written form.
• Lead project management and support for authors and staff to ensure systemic reviews are incorporated into development timelines and executed in accordance with overall project timelines.
• Plan evaluation criteria for policies, reports, and guidelines with a lens toward translation into AAP recommendations and related work products for clinicians and the public.
• Work with authors to appropriately appraise evidence including assessment of risk of bias.
• Conduct a narrative synthesis, and prepare sections of manuscripts, including incorporation of references as appropriate, based on the results of evidence review.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of experts to develop publications, clinical tools, resources, algorithms, and relevant content. Contribute to and critically review the methodological and analytical sections of policies and other deliverables.
• Provide technical advice and serve as an internal consultant on clinical methodological and analytic issues of current research related to pediatric topics to AAP staff and member groups.
• Develop a strategy and process to systematically review and update assigned AAP portfolios.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

Master’s degree in epidemiology, public health, health services research, quality and safety, health administration, nursing, social sciences, or related discipline required;
PhD/DrPH preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

At least four years' related experience in health services research and/or delivery of health care services, including applying project management principles, leading complex initiatives, and coordinating work across multiple partners required. Experience in applying the GRADE framework to assess the quality of clinical evidence and develop recommendations is preferred. Familiarity with Improvement Science and quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods is highly desirable.

ESSENTIAL

SKILLS:

Knowledge of medical terminology, evidence-based medicine, and the application of epidemiologic principles to the development of clinical recommendations is required. Excellent analytical, critical thinking, project management, interpersonal, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills required. Must be able to synthesize and interpret study results and derive insights, apply good judgment, manage multiple priorities simultaneously and autonomously, take initiative, collaborate effectively with various internal and external constituents, work both independently and as part of a team, and promote and maintain a positive and cooperative team-oriented work environment with a commitment to fostering a culture where everyone feels valued and respected.

Strong technical acumen essential with proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel), reference library software, and familiarity with existing and emerging technologies for literature review and evidence synthesis, as well as the ability to learn and apply new technologies including the use of AI; experience with project management software (e.g., Smart Sheet), virtual meeting…