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About Us

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is authorized by Congress to conduct research to provide information about the best available evidence to help patients and their health care providers make more informed decisions. PCORI’s research is intended to give patients a better understanding of the prevention, treatment, and care options available, and the science that supports those options.

 

Position Summary

PCORI is conducting a national search for an Associate Director to support our Systems CER unit within the Comparative Clinical Effectiveness Research (CER) division. The incumbent must have a proven track record of leadership possessing comprehensive breadth of knowledge in multiple clinical, policy, analytic, and methodologic issues to allow for knowledgeable oversight of the portfolio. In addition, the incumbent must demonstrate mastery of executive-level science leadership skills related to the analysis and prioritization of scientific and related challenges in the solicitation, award, and management of multiple research projects.   

Under the direction of the Program Director, the Associate Director is responsible for leading and supervising a scientific team of Program Officers and Program Associates in the strategic decision-making and high-level planning, management and monitoring of the program portfolio, and a broad array of program activities (e.g., advisory panels, workgroup meetings) that advance PCORI’s research agenda. The incumbent will optimize functional alignment and coherency of their team’s unit to align with an evolving operating model that integrates multiple disciplines, provides clearly defined positions, and creates a collaborative, inclusive culture to ultimately achieve PCORI’s mission.

PCORI’s Scientific Programs focus on comparing patient-centered approaches to improve the equitability, effectiveness, and efficiency of care as well as seek to fill clinical information gaps by producing valid, trustworthy, and useful new evidence comparing the effectiveness of different clinical options.  

 

 

A cover letter is required for this application.

 

This position is located in Washington, D.C, and is not eligible for full-time remote telework.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

 

Management and General Program Responsibilities:

Supervises and mentors a scientific team of professional staff, including Senior Program Officers, Program Officers, and Program Associates to accomplish a broad array of scientific development and oversight functions across the life cycle of extramural research funding in patient outcomes research. Assists the Program Director and Division leadership in identifying and implementing strategic objectives for the program and PCORI. Evaluates the program’s portfolio to ensure balance and to identify need for modification of strategic funding directions and future funding opportunities. Provides scientific, professional, and developmental guidance to mentor each team member to foster optimal performance and growth.

 

Portfolio Management:

Applies knowledge of clinical care delivery and/or clinical trials to portfolio management activities including PFA development, pre-award reviews, discussions with applicants, and serves as a resource to PCORI staff when clinical expertise is required. Develops, with assistance from PCORI staff and external organizations, program-specific funding announcements Actively engages in PCORI’s processes for reviewing and awarding applications received through the funding announcement process. Advises awardees on the execution of their contracts; advises potential applicants regarding their applications and the application process. Engages in active portfolio management by monitoring awardees’ attainment of contract milestones and overall study progress, adherence to PCORI Policies and Procedures, conducting site visits, and implementing learning networks or conferences to facilitate shared learning opportunities for relevant stakeholders.

 

Organizational Responsibilities and Contributions:

Leads/participates in small teams or working groups to conceptualize research topics, perform or assess systematic reviews of evidence, execute strategic research portfolio management, implement strategic planning, identify emerging initiatives, and facilitate the prioritization of research questions by experts, Board Committees, or advisory panels. Represents PCORI publicly regarding program direction, program funding, the application process, and award results. Participates in conferences, seminars, and other professional development activities to maintain and enhance expertise and professional status. Keeps Program Director and team apprised of developments and occurrences in the field that are likely to affect program decision-making, strategies, and/or award decision-making. Carries out other responsibilities as assigned by PCORI management

 

 

 

 

Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above.

 

Statements outlined in this section are designated as essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.