Senior Program Officer, Implementation Science - Washington, United States - PCORI

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Senior Program Officer, Implementation Science

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Post Date

4/5/2024

Job Location

1333 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington, District of Columbia

Division: Comparative Clinical Effectiveness Research (CER)

Reports to: Associate Director, CER

Staffing Advisors has been exclusively retained by Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute ("PCORI") to conduct a search for a Program Officer, Implementation Science. PCORI is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates email your resume to Aileen Hedden at with "PCORI - Senior Program Officer, Implementation Science # CW" as the subject of the email.

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 an independent nonprofit organization authorized by Congress in 2010. Its mission is to fund research that will provide patients, their caregivers and clinicians with the evidence-based information needed to make better-informed healthcare decisions. PCORI is committed to continually seeking input from a broad range of stakeholders to guide its work.

You'll enjoy a purpose-driven hybrid work environment collaborating with your team 1-2 days per week in our Washington, DC office, with the option to telework the rest of the week. We may consider full-time remote work for the right match of skills and experience.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Associate Director, the Senior Program Officer, Implementation Science is responsible for high-level program planning and management, as well as oversight of an award portfolio and leadership of program activities in support of PCORI's Implementation Science agenda. The primary emphasis of this position will be on implementing a focus on Implementation Science, providing scientific oversight for funded research awards, development of funding announcements, and execution and evaluation of program activities to further the strategic direction of the program.

We are seeking to fill a one vacancy under this posting for a Senior Program Officer who will take a leading role in PCORI's growing focus on Implementation Science. Specific credentials in Implementation Science are desirable but not required; however, relevant expertise, familiarity with relevant study designs (e.g., hybrid studies, stepped wedge designs, cluster-randomized trials) and standard observational and experimental designs, and willingness to gain additional expertise are essential. A cover letter is required for application to this position.

Duties and Responsibilities

Programmatic and Strategic Responsibilities

• Assist Associate Director, Program Director and PCORI leadership in identifying and implementing strategic objectives for PCORI.
• Work with Program leadership and staff to set priorities for, and to represent PCORI's activities to Advance the Science of Dissemination, Implementation, and Health Communication.
• Provide continuity and coordination to maintain and enhance the linkages PCORI has in place between our Comparative Clinical Effectiveness Research unit and the Dissemination & Implementation unit, which promotes the uptake of findings from PCORI-funded research in practice.
• Convene thought leaders in implementation and dissemination to inform PCORI's research focus in these areas.
• Assess and evaluate PCORI's research portfolio in the area of implementation science and dissemination research, to ensure balance and identify opportunities to strengthen PCORI's contributions to advancing the science in these areas.
• Propose, operationalize, and manage activities to inform PCORI priorities in these areas, such as convening workgroups or technical advisory panels and working with external organizations.

Portfolio Management:

• Develop program-specific PCORI funding opportunities. Focus areas may include the effectiveness and comparative effectiveness of implementation strategies, effective approaches to dissemination, and methods in implementation science.
• Develop areas of emphasis or funding announcements focusing on strategic goals for research in implementation science.
• Provide scientific oversight and management for a portfolio of hybrid implementation-comparative clinical effectiveness research awards, including management of contract milestones and monitoring of overall study progress.
• Maintain active knowledge of current PCORI funding opportunities that provide support for implementation science and for dissemination and implementation projects.
• Advise potential applicants regarding the fit of their concepts and the requirements of the application process.
• Actively engage in PCORI's processes for reviewing and awarding comparative clinical effectiveness research applications received in the area of implementation science as assigned.
• Advise awardees on the execution of their contracts. Collaborate with contract management staff to assess status of projects.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the Dissemination and Implementation (D&I) Program in the review and award of applications in response to D&I funding initiatives.
• Provide input and support for staff across PCORI's Comparative Clinical Effectiveness Research Division with respect to review of research with implementation science aims.
• Provide input and support for staff in PCORI's Dissemination and Implementation (D&I) unit with respect to study design and evaluation in implementation awards.

Organizational Responsibilities and Contributions:

• Represent PCORI publicly regarding program direction, funding, the application process and award results.
• Participate in conferences, seminars, and other professional development activities to maintain and enhance expertise and professional status.
• Lead, contribute to, and participate in internal groups and teams and cross-cutting initiatives. Carry out other responsibilities as assigned by PCORI management.
• Keep Program Directors and teams apprised of developments and occurrences in the field that are likely to affect program decision-making, strategies, and/or award decision-making.

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.

Required Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle and manage multiple priorities effectively; must be adept at organizing time efficiently.
• High level of intellectual flexibility and tolerance for ambiguity. Able to synthesize material and focus quickly on the essence of an issue; to identify major opportunities in a specific area; to see the big picture.
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills; collegial, energetic, able to develop productive relationships with colleagues, awardees, consultants, external funders, and others who contribute to program development and management.
• Sound judgment and maturity, exemplified by consistent professionalism in dealing with individuals at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Ability to make decisions, justify recommendations, and be responsive and clear with funding applicants.
• Ability to travel occasionally, as required, including for site visits and representing PCORI at external meetings.
• Ability to link organizational goals to individual department mission and activities.

Required Experience

• Demonstrated expertise in study design, execution and oversight and in research methods, which may be reflected by prior success in publishing first-authored scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals.
• Preference for topical expertise in implementation science theories, models, and frameworks and hybrid effectiveness-implementation research studies that assess both implementation outcomes (reach, fidelity, adoption) and effectiveness outcomes (healthcare and health impacts).
• Specific training in Implementation Science is desirable but not required. However, relevant expertise, familiarity with relevant study designs (e.g., hybrid studies, stepped wedge designs, cluster-randomized trials) and standard observational and experimental designs, and a willingness to gain additional expertise are essential.
• Familiarity with healthcare settings - including the conduct of implementation research in these settings.
• Doctoral degree and 7+ years of experience in a research discipline relevant to patient-centered outcomes research (e.g., clinical epidemiology, health services research, sociology, psychology, health policy, biostatistics, economics, bioinformatics, data science, education or health education)
• Proven track record and leadership in research; and/or extensive experience or scientific leadership in implementation science; extensive experience plus proven leadership in a funding research agency/organization; and/or extensive experience and proven leadership in research program management.

PCORI recommends all members of the PCORI workforce adhere to the CDC recommendations regarding staying up to date on COVID-19 vaccination.

Additionally, PCORI has implemented a number of safety measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic which are detailed in the Policy for Preventing COVID-19 in the Workplace. You will be expected to adhere to the requirements laid out in the Policy. A copy of PCORI's Policy for Preventing COVID-19 Transmission in the Workplace will be provided to you with this offer of employment letter.

Conflict of Interest.

PCORI wants to ensure that prospective employees are aware of its conflict-of-interest policies so that employment deliberations take into consideration this aspect of PCORI employment. PCORI requires all PCORI employees to disclose upon commencement of their employment and on an annual basis all individual and close relatives financial, business, and personal association with the potential to bias or that have the appearance of biasing one's decisions relating to PCORI. All disclosures made by employees are made publicly available on PCORI's website. Disclosures must include all financial, business, and personal associations with any health or healthcare-related organizations. Disclosures should include all associations with any other organizations that have the potential to bias or that have the appearance of biasing one's decisions relating to PCORI, including but not limited to vendors or other third parties with whom PCORI has a contract or that PCORI has funded. For more information please visit PCORI-Conflict-of-Interest-Policies-Outside-Employment-

PCORI conducts background checks on all applicants.

PCORI's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

PCORI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity both internal and external to the workplace. You can learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion here. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Staffing Advisors has been exclusively retained by Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute ("PCORI") to conduct a search for a Senior Program Officer, Implementation Science. PCORI is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested candidates email your resume to Aileen Hedden at with "PCORI - Senior Program Officer, Implementation Science # CW" as the subject of the email.

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

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