Senior Program Officer, Systems, Comparative Clinical Effectiveness Research (CER)

$116,134 - $169,521/Yr

Pcori - Washington, DC

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Washington, DC

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About the position

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. 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.

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.
• 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.
• Develops program-specific PCORI funding announcements with assistance from PCORI staff and external organizations.
• Serves as lead Scientific point of contact for specific PFA-related questions.
• 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.
• Conducts site visits and implements 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.
• Advises potential applicants regarding their applications and the application process.
• 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.
• Keeps Program Director and team appraised of developments and occurrences in the field that are likely to affect program decision-making.
• Demonstrates leadership within the department and organization through a constructive approach to problem-solving.
• Oversees or provides mentorship for other Program Officers in responding to applicant questions.

Requirements

• Experience in developing productive relationships with colleagues, awardees, consultants, external funders, and others who contribute to program development and management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle and manage multiple priorities effectively; must be adept at organizing time efficiently.
• High tolerance for ambiguity; ability to understand and work effectively with PCORI staff members.
• Able to synthesize material and focus quickly on the essence of an issue.
• Strong oral presentation skills.
• Strong project and people management skills.
• Personally motivated to support PCORI's mission and goals.
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Sound judgment and maturity, exemplified by consistent professionalism.
• Ability to make decisions, justify recommendations, and is responsive and clear with funding announcement applicants.
• Ability to travel, as required, including for site visits and representing PCORI at external meetings.
• Proficient in the use of technology.
• Ability to link organizational goals to individual department mission and activities.
• Ability to envision innovative solutions.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated expertise in health systems and/or health equity research preferred.
• Experience in clinical trial design, execution, and research methods.
• Preference for topical expertise in areas such as maternal morbidity/mortality, disparities, telemedicine, chronic disease management.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $116,134 - $169,521
• Eligible employees may participate in PCORI-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee's eligible dependents.