Senior Staff Scientist, WF Institute for Regenerative Medicine

Department:

85107 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Academic WF Institute for Regen Medicine

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

1st Shift

Pay Range

$43.30 - $64.95

Leads high quality research requiring significant expertise in a particular field (e.g., health economics, implementation science) for system-wide projects. An expert communicator, project manager, research collaborator, and lead contact for multi-site studies. Works very independently, collaborating with scientists and investigators to enable high quality research and is an expert resource across Advocate Aurora Health, consulting on research design and methods, conducting complex statistical analyses, and translating results to scientists, investigators, clinical leaders and collaborators. Serves as a principal investigator or co-investigator on projects, and leads / co-leads protocol development, study planning and implementation, presenting scientific abstracts at national conferences, and leading and/or co-leading manuscript writing and publication. Responsibilities include expert consultations with investigators, leading research projects and study teams, conducting complex analyses, and mentoring staff. Leads research projects – design to dissemination, as well as, AARI and AAH committees, initiatives, high profile projects, grant submissions, presentations and publications.

Major Responsibilities:

• Leads multiple, complex research studies to accomplish study objectives. Considers the strategic objectives of Advocate Aurora Health while developing and leading research activities and large projects. Collaborates with scientists, investigators and leaders to manage and coordinate the work of research associates, research analysts, and other study team members to ensure research objectives are met.
• Provides expert scientific knowledge in a particular field (e.g., health economics, implementation science) across all phases of a research project, including protocol development, research design and methods, implementation and analysis plans, data management, and dissemination activities (presentations, publications). Develops strategic relationships with internal and external collaborators to bring in a pipeline of funding that aligns with system priorities.
• Leads developing research measures / instruments and other data collection forms. Leads developing and implementing data collection processes including identifying data sources and approval and sign-off on data dictionary. Conducts site visits to establish and review enrollment procedures if applicable.
• Oversees pilot studies to evaluate feasibility of enrollment and achieving sample size. Leads the team in recruitment and develops relationships with site clinicians and staff to collaborate and identify novel methods to ensure recruitment goals are achieved.
• Independently manages large datasets and leads study team in analysis and interpretation of results. Oversees complex data requests with the research analytics team. Leads and conducts advanced data analyses (aligned with discipline expertise) and collaborates with biostatistician and data management staff.
• For reporting research to clinical and leadership audiences, creates expert summaries and translates sophisticated research into understandable conclusions and recommendations.
• Leads projects with research collaborators, coordinating work associated with the project, managing data, implementation and other aspects to completion within the scope of the contract or grant. Conducts outreach activities to engage stakeholders and promote research.
• Leads and contributes to meetings, conference calls, and workgroup calls to achieve study objectives and communicate study progress to investigators, study team, collaborators, and sponsors. Tracks research progress to completion to achieve study objectives on time within the scope of the contract or grant.
• Acts as a subject matter expert for for methods and techniques in a particular field (e.g., health economics, implementation science) and serves as a system-wide resource and mentor for other team members; Leads educational sessions and mentors investigators, research teams, and others within the internal research community on research and methods in their particular field.
• Contributes to and leads grant submissions and the dissemination of findings as a co-investigator or key contributor in writing proposals, abstracts, manuscripts and presentations.

Education/Experience:

• PhD Degree in Health Science or related field.
• Typically requires 7 years of experience in health care, academic or industry settings.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Expert in sophisticated research methods associated with particular discipline / training.
• Expert with statistical software (R, SAS, STATA, or SPSS).
• Excellent in data management, cleaning, and analysis of large datasets.
• Expert experience in providing consultations with scientists and investigators.
• Proficient with MS-Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and relational databases (e.g., REDCap)
• Significant experience leading teams on complex projects. Customer service orientation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently. Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to multi-task under pressure, meet deadlines and work with high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and project management skills. Demonstrated ability to build collaborative working relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate analytic findings in internal and external meetings/conferences and publications. Experience with publications as co-author or lead author and grant submissions as co-investigator.
• Experience with electronic health records and other data collection databases.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions:

• Will generally be exposed to rapid-pace and complex health care environment.
• Remote work with in-person presence (e.g., site visits, recruitment activities, meetings) as needed.
• This position may require ability to drive and/or travel to work related meetings/functions and thus is exposed to road, weather, and normal travel hazards.

Our Commitment To You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.