Senior Specialist, Science & Research

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $74,000.00 Annually

The American Academy of Dermatology is seeking a Senior Specialist, Science & Research located in our Rosemont, IL. office responsible for supporting the development of AAD evidence-based clinical guidance and the research data request process. Work with clinical guidance and physician Committees, Tasks Forces and Work Groups, and provide programmatic logistical and technical support. Support the staff lead for scientific needs related to public, media, patient, member, Communications, Advocacy & Policy, Development & Revenue, and other inquiries/requests relevant to dermatology.

Ensure scientific integrity of Academy external scientific messaging and Science and Research services. Conduct scientific literature searches, identify and analyze relevant scientific articles, and synthesize scientific information into appropriate messaging for widely varying audiences. Support the staff liaison to the Emerging Diseases Task Force, Young Investigators Award Workgroup, and other volunteer physician group scientific efforts as needed.

The American Academy of Dermatology (Academy), founded in 1938, is the largest, most influential, and most representative of all dermatologic associations. A sister organization to the Academy, the American Academy of Dermatology Association is the resource for government affairs, health policy and practice information for dermatologists, and plays a major role in formulating policies that can enhance the quality of dermatologic care.

With a membership of more than 21,000 members worldwide, the Academy is committed to: advancing the diagnosis and medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment of the skin, hair, and nails; advocating high standards in clinical practice, education, and research in dermatology; and supporting and enhancing patient care for a lifetime of healthier skin.

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• Support the day-to-day management of the Academy's research request process by coordinating workflow, tracking internal and external requests to completion, maintaining records of all scientific outputs, and preparing quarterly reports that summarize the requests answered. Work with the Manager of Science & Research, the Director of Science & Clinical Guidance, and the Clinical Guidelines Team.
• Use evidence-based methods to identify and analyze dermatology and related medical literature. Draft and revise Academy materials, scientific resources, and position statements, and prepare manuscripts for submission to JAAD and other dermatology and scientific journals.
• Assist the Manager in preparing and monitoring budgets for Academy science and research efforts, including staff liaison roles for Councils, Committees, and Task Forces. Support the Manager of Science & research with administering award and research grant programs, including the Young Investigators Award.
• Provide scientific and technical support to Academy volunteer physician groups, including the Emerging Diseases Task Force, Young Investigator Award Workgroup, Council on Science and Research, Work groups, Ad Hoc Task Forces, and ERGs.
• Contribute to other Departmental evidence based and augmented intelligence projects as assigned, develop research resources with the Manager of Science & Research for staff and members, and share scientific expertise with Science & Research Team colleagues.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a physical science (biology, chemistry, anatomy, pharmacy, or physiology), epidemiology, or public health is required. A master's degree is preferred.
• A minimum of four years of experience reviewing, analyzing, and summarizing…