Lead Program Evaluation Scientist

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or present research results for presentation to professional organizations and scholarly publications to help advance implementation science.
• Collect and analyze highly complex research data, conduct experiments and interviews, and document results according to established policies and procedures.
• Serve as an institutional subject matter expert and liaison with key internal and external stakeholders, providing expert-level information and representing the interests of a specialized research area.
• Identify research problems and develop highly complex research methodologies and procedures.
• Publish and present results to help advance research.
• Supervise the day-to-day activities of a research unit and staff, and resolve routine personnel issues.
• Identify, write, or assist in developing grant opportunities, grant applications, and proposals to secure research funding.
• Attend and assist with the facilitation of scholarly events and presentations in support of continued professional development and the dissemination of research information.
• Conduct literature reviews, prepare reports and materials, and disseminate information to appropriate entities.
• Monitor program budget and approve unit expenditures.
• Consult others on appropriate implementation theory, methods, and strategies.

• Experience working in clinical research settings, with strong knowledge of scientific methods and research theory relevant to implementation science and healthcare delivery improvement (e.g. clinical practice guidelines, quality improvement metrics).
• Demonstrated expertise in both qualitative and quantitative research design, data collection, and analysis.
• Experience designing and conducting program evaluations, including use of logic models, systems design, and workflow/process assessments to identify gaps and improve outcomes.
• Experience maintaining research confidentiality in compliance with IRB and regulatory standards.
• Strong scientific writing skills with a track record of publications, presentations, and grant writing.
• Proficiency with MS Office and reference management tools (e.g., End Note).