Department: Science

Reports to: Associate Director, Science

  

 

Staffing Advisors has been exclusively retained by Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (“PCORI”) to conduct a search for a Senior Program Officer, Systems, Comparative Clinical Effectiveness Research (CER). PCORI is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates please submit your application to Staffing Advisors through this link. 

Please do not contact PCORI directly; all resumes sent to PCORI will be routed to Staffing Advisors for handling and will create delays.

 

 

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

Under the direction of the Program Director, the Senior Program Officer is responsible for strategic decision-making and high-level program planning, management and monitoring of a program portfolio and program activities (e.g., advisory panels, workgroup meetings) that advance PCORI’s patient-centered research agenda. The primary responsibilities include providing scientific oversight for funded research awards, development of funding announcements, and evaluation and implementation of program activities to further the strategic direction of the program.  

We are seeking to one vacancy under this posting for the Systems CER Unit.   

Duties and Responsibilities 

 

General Program Responsibilities:

Assists Associate Director, Program Director, and Science leadership in identifying and implementing strategic objectives for the Program. Identifies and manages the development and implementation of program funding activities (e.g., funding opportunity announcements). Collaborates with staff from other PCORI Patient Centered Research programs, as well as other PCORI staff in implementing program activities. Works closely with a team of PCORI staff in managing research awards. 

 

Portfolio Management:

Oversees and leads major programmatic functions and processes, both administrative and technical in nature.  Identifies and manages the design and implementation of activities related to the development of program-specific PCORI funding announcements (e.g., leading topic theme workgroups, advisory panels meetings, working with external organizations including government organizations). Develops, with assistance from PCORI staff and external organizations, program-specific PCORI funding announcements. Serves as lead Scientific point of contact for specific PFA-related questions, makes decisions regarding approval of proposed changes to announcements or proposals.   Actively engages in PCORI’s processes for reviewing and awarding applications received through the PCORI funding announcement process. Advises awardees on the execution of their contracts. Engages in active portfolio management by monitoring awardees’ attainment of contract milestones and overall study progress, conducting site visits, and implementing learning networks or conferences to facilitate shared learning opportunities for relevant stakeholders. Collaborates with contract management staff to assess status of projects. Evaluates the program’s portfolio to ensure balance and to identify need for modification of strategic funding directions and opportunities and independently leads the evaluation of the program’s portfolio in specific areas.   Advises potential applicants regarding their applications and the application process. Organizational Responsibilities and Contributions: Represents PCORI publicly regarding program direction, program funding, and the application process and award results. Participates in conferences, seminars, and other professional development activities to maintain and enhance expertise and professional status. Leads, contributes to, and participates in internal groups and teams and cross-cutting initiatives.  Carries out other responsibilities as assigned by PCORI management. Keeps Program Director and team appraised of developments and occurrences in the field that are likely to affect program decision-making, strategies, and/or award decision-making. Demonstrates leadership within the department and organization through a constructive approach to problem-solving, and a willingness to collaborate with others both within and external to the division. Oversees or provides mentorship for other Program Officers in responding to applicant questions and managing more complex scientific and technical aspects of research awards.     

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.