Senior Research Scientist– Clinical Practice and Data Expert - Hybrid Washington DC Office

JOB SUMMARY :

NORC at the University of Chicago seeks an experienced Senior Research Scientist to lead and contribute to prescription drug programs and policy projects, with an emphasis on those related to pharmaceutical drug prescribing practices and guidelines.

This role is open for either full-time or part-time employment.  This position will have a hybrid work schedule of at least two days a week in either our Chicago, IL or Washington DC office.

DEPARTMENT :   Health Care Evaluation Research

NORC’s expertise and ongoing work in health care delivery and financing — including access to insurance, payment and delivery-system reform, benefit design, and quality measurement — advance stakeholders’ understanding of policies and programs, facilitate implementation, and contribute to important improvements in cost and quality.

NORC’s expert staff has extensive knowledge of all aspects of health care delivery, from private marketplaces and employer-sponsored insurance to Medicare and Medicaid; from large health care systems to small clinics; and from the needs of children to those of older adults, people with disabilities, and ethnic and racial minorities. Our expert team includes social scientists that acquire, collect, and analyze data from health care organizations and patients; evaluators; health services researchers; health-policy analysts; and professionals with first-hand experience running and supporting health care programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Lead and contribute to growing NORC’s portfolio in clinical practice and prescription drug policy and research, specifically clinical and oncology pharmacy

Conduct clinical practice guideline reviews and track changes to guidelines and assess their impact on drug utilization

Conduct FDA label reviews and synthesize clinical trial evidence

Provide clinical consultation pertaining to prescribing practice requirements, and interpretations of comparative effectiveness of outcomes based on clinical trial data

Utilize data and literature to recognize domestic and global public health problems pertinent to the overall and target populations

Develop protocols and conduct structured clinician / provider stakeholder interviews pertaining to pharmaceutical drug prescribing practices

Develop protocols for and conduct clinical trial literature reviews and data extraction.

Conduct systematic reviews that appropriately summarize epidemiologic literature

Independently provide input on NORC’s contract proposals and grant applications pertaining to clinical practice, pharmaceutical drug research and analyses

Communicate effectively with clients, consultants, and members of the policy and research community

Participate in and contribute to internal discussions and strategic thinking concerning future research opportunities and the implications of ongoing policymaking for NORC

Manage project deliverables closely with clients to ensure that client expectations are met using the highest standards of quality and collegiality

Manage project teams and provide pharmaceutical drug prescribing practice guideline expertise to meet client expectations

Mentor junior staff.

REQUIRED SKILLS :

Master's in Pharmacy or Nursing, Doctoral degree in Pharmacy or Medicine preferred.

At least 9 years’ experience in positions of increasing responsibility in clinical pharmacy or oncology pharmacy and operating in accordance with clinical practice guidelines and utilizing research to inform prescribing practice protocols and interpreting outcomes.

Expert knowledge of pharmaceutical drug utilization practices and treatment recommendations, clinical practice guidelines review, FDA label review, clinical and oncology pharmacy.

Monitor and oversee administrative aspects of ongoing projects

Expert knowledge of pharmaceutical and biosimilars therapy for chronic and high-cost conditions, including trends and shifts in clinical standards

Expertise with analyzing pharmaceutical utilization and quality outcomes using healthcare data for payor programs including Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payors

A strong foundation reviewing clinical trial research

Managerial, leadership, and interpersonal skills to lead inter-disciplinary, cross-national project teams

Excellent oral and written communication skills and aptitude in leading and working with project teams, coordinating multiple projects (including those run by others within NORC).

Occasional travel for site visits and meetings may be required.

Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. We regret that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

• This position will have a hybrid work schedule of at least two days a week in either our Chicago, IL or our Washington, DC office.

Please include a CV and Cover Letter when applying. Candidates should be prepared to provide professional references upon request.

SALARY AND BENEFITS :

The pay range for this position is $133,000-$165,000.

This position is classified as regular. Regular staff are eligible for NORC’s comprehensive benefits program. Benefits include, but are not limited to :

Generously subsidized health insurance, effective on the first day of employment

Dental and vision insurance

A defined contribution retirement program, along with a separate voluntary 403(b) retirement program

Group life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance

Benefits that promote work / life balance, including generous paid time off, holidays; paid parental leave, bereavement leave, tuition assistance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

NORC’s Approach to Equity and Transparency

Pay and benefits transparency helps to reduce wage gaps. As part of our commitment to pay equity and salary transparency, NORC includes a salary range for each job opening along with information about eligible benefit offerings. At NORC, we take a comprehensive approach to setting salary ranges and reviewing raises and promotions, which is overseen by a formal Salary Review Committee (SRC).

WHAT WE DO :

NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective, non-partisan research institution that delivers reliable data and rigorous analysis to guide critical programmatic, business, and policy decisions. Since 1941, our teams have conducted groundbreaking studies, created and applied innovative methods and tools, and advanced principles of scientific integrity and collaboration. Today, government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world partner with us to transform increasingly complex information into useful knowledge.

WHO WE ARE :

For over 80 years, NORC has evolved in many ways, moving the needle with research methods, technical applications and groundbreaking research findings. But our tradition of excellence, passion for innovation, and commitment to collegiality have remained constant components of who we are as a brand, and who each of us is as a member of the NORC team. With world-class benefits, a business casual environment, and an emphasis on continuous learning, NORC is a place where people join for the stellar research and analysis work for which we’re known, and stay for the relationships they form with their colleagues who take pride in the impact their work is making on a global scale.

EEO STATEMENT :

NORC is an equal opportunity employer. NORC evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation, and other legally protected characteristics.

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