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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 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 fill multiple vacancies under this posting
for the Healthcare Delivery and Disparities Research Program (HDDR).
Applicants with advanced academic or professional credentials
or extensive years of relevant experience may be considered
for Senior Program Officer. A cover letter is required for
application to this position.
Duties and Responsibilities
General Program Responsibilities:
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Assists Associate Director, Program Director and Science
leadership in identifying and implementing strategic
objectives for the Program. |
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Identifies and manages the development and implementation
of program funding activities (e.g., funding opportunity
announcements). |
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Collaborates with staff from other PCORI Science programs,
as well as Engagement, Communications, and Contracts
Management staff in implementing program activities. |
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Works closely with a team of PCORI staff in managing
research awards. |
Portfolio Management:
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Identifies and manages the design and implementation of
activities related to the development of program-specific
PCORI funding announcements (e.g., convening workgroup and
advisory panels meetings, working with external
organizations including government organizations) |
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Develops, with assistance from PCORI staff and external
organizations, program-specific PCORI funding
announcements. |
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Actively engages in PCORI’s processes for reviewing and
awarding applications received through the PCORI funding
announcement process. |
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Advises awardees on the execution of their contracts |
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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.
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Collaborates with contract management staff to assess
status of projects. |
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Evaluates the program’s portfolio to ensure balance and to
identify need for modification of strategic funding
directions and opportunities. |
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Advises potential applicants regarding their applications
and the application process. |
Organizational
Responsibilities and Contributions:
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Represents PCORI publicly regarding program direction,
program funding, and the application process and award
results. |
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Participates in conferences, seminars, and other
professional development activities to maintain and
enhance expertise and professional status. |
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Leads, contributes to, and participates in internal groups
and teams and cross-cutting initiatives. Carries out
other responsibilities as assigned by PCORI management. |
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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. |
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/Experience:
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Strong written and verbal communication skills |
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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 |
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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 |
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Strong oral presentation skills |
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Strong project and people management skills |
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Personally motivated to support PCORI’s mission and goals;
to work independently and in teams to think imaginatively
about opportunities; to create and respond to innovative
approaches to addressing an issue; to inspire others to
work towards achieving team goals |
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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 |
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Sound judgment and maturity, exemplified by consistent
professionalism in dealing with individuals at all levels,
both internally and externally |
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Ability to make decisions, justify recommendations, and is
responsive and clear with funding announcement applicants |
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Ability to travel, as required, including for site visits
and representing PCORI at external meetings; |
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Proficient in the use of technology |
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Ability to link organizational goals to individual
department mission and activities |
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Ability to envision innovative solutions |
For the Healthcare Delivery and Disparities Research Program (HDDR):
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HDDR
is seeking a Program Officer with demonstrated expertise
in health systems and/or disparities research preferred,
with experience in clinical trial design, execution, and
research methods, and/or natural experimental designs and
methods which may be reflected by prior success in
publishing first-authored scientific papers in
peer-reviewed journals. |
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Preference for topical expertise in one or more of the
following areas: maternal morbidity/mortality
intellectual and/or developmental disabilities,
disparities, telemedicine, chronic disease management,
community-based and public health delivery systems, payer
and policy interventions to improve patient-centered
outcomes. |
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Doctoral degree and 2+ 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) OR a Master’s degree in relevant
field (e.g., MPH, MPA, MPP; or MBA) and 7+ years of
experience. |
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Proven
track record and leadership in either Health Systems
and/or Disparities research; and/or extensive experience
or scientific leadership in specific area of knowledge;
extensive experience plus proven leadership in a funding
research agency/organization; and/or extensive experience
and proven leadership in research program and staff
management. |
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Senior Program Officer (For Both Programs): |
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In addition to the aforementioned duties,
responsibilities, and skill set, candidates with doctoral
degree plus minimum of ten (10) years of work experience
in a research discipline relevant to patient-centered
outcomes research and/or extensive experience plus proven
leadership in a funding research agency/organization;
through developing productive relationships
with colleagues, awardees, consultants, external funders,
and others who contribute to program development and
management may be considered for a Senior Program Officer
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The
health and safety of our employees is a top priority. As part
of that commitment, PCORI requires all employees, regardless
of remote work status, to be vaccinated against COVID-19. As a
prospective and/or new employee at PCORI, you will be required
to comply with PCORI's vaccination policy, report your
vaccination status, and provide proof of vaccination.
Compliance with the policy does allow for exceptions, but
those exceptions will only be granted in circumstances related
to medical conditions, disabilities, and sincerely held
religious beliefs. Continuing with this application indicates
your intent to comply with PCORI's Mandatory COVID-19
Vaccination Policy.
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.
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