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American Diabetes Association · 22 hours ago

Vice President, Clinical Evidence & Quantitative Methods

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$157K/yr - $175K/yr

10+ years exp

The American Diabetes Association is seeking a Vice President, Clinical Evidence & Quantitative Methods to join their Science & Health Care Division. This role involves overseeing initiatives related to evidence synthesis, data analytics, and serving as chief methodologist for the ADA Standards of Care guidelines.

Health Care

Responsibilities

In collaboration with medical affairs, support the methodological development of the ADA standards of care and consensus statements. This may include developing effective processes for evidence grading, evidence synthesis/assessment, providing counsel on interpretation of analytic methods and process of generation of recommendations and other aspects of the development process

Manage the evidence synthesis team and work in close collaboration with external subject matter experts on generation of relevant reports including Delphi methods, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses

Manage the outcomes and evaluations team, develop strategies as well as implementation and track and report on key performance indicators/outcomes in science and health care projects, programs and initiatives and across the organization as needed

Managing all data analytic needs for the science and health care division and prepare reports for presentation

Ensure that all science health care initiatives have embedded measurement and data sharing capability that demonstrates success and ROI

In collaboration with the professional education team, develop strategies as well as implementation and track and report on key performance indicators/outcomes in professional education projects, programs and initiatives

Support collaborators, internal and external teams in building out effective educational outcomes plans

Build relationships with clinical leadership of key provider organizations

Serve on key internal and external committees

Support other science and health care VPs, the CSMO, and collaborators and others on matters of evidence- based outcomes

Represent the ADA, as needed, in external forums, at the direction of the CSMO

Provide expertise and collaborate with other ADA team members and divisions/departments, as requested

Support the generation of scholarship, reports and white papers

Support international initiatives related to guideline and consensus report development

Other duties and projects as assigned

Qualification

PhD in health sciencesClinical research methodologyEvidence-based methodologySystematic review methodsData analyticsMeta-analysisStatistical programs RStatistical programs StataMS Office proficiencyCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

A PhD in health sciences, epidemiology, or biostatistics, with a focus on clinical research methodology and strong evidence-based approaches is preferred but candidates such as MPH, MD or other similar level advanced degrees will be considered based on experience

10+ years' experience in clinical research and evidence-based methodology with a strong preference towards data driven science that can guide clinical guideline development

A nationally recognized scientist with a demonstrated track record of academic scholarship and publications; publications within the field of diabetes is preferred but not required

Solid knowledge of systematic review methods (PRISMA principles, Cochrane guideline for literature reviews) and experience conducting and reporting evidence synthesis

Experience using databases (such as EMBASE, MEDLINE, Cochrane, etc.)

Experience in the critical evaluation of evidence, including the ability to critique the research methods and statistical findings of published studies to rate the overall strength of evidence that underlies an analysis of comparative effectiveness

Experience with qualitative and quantitative evidence synthesis techniques (including meta-analysis) in a health technology assessment environment

Proficiency in MS Office suite, database management software, and statistical programs (e.g., R, Stata)

Inspiring team leader and motivator who fosters collaboration and delivers excellence

Strategic and innovative thinker with the ability to identify emerging opportunities and recommend cost-effective solutions

Highly organized self-starter with exceptional time management and prioritization skills

Strong oral and written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to help build and manage team productivity /cohesion

Precision work with high attention to detail

Demonstrated ability to achieve outcomes while responding to changing circumstances and priorities

Committed to creating a culture of scientific rigor aligned with best practices

Positive, solutions-oriented approach with a forward-thinking mindset

Benefits

A culture of recognition including new hire welcome announcements, service anniversary awards, referral bonuses, monthly All Employee Assembly, appreciation awards

Generous Paid Time Off, including holidays, vacation days, personal days and sick days

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), disability & life insurance, pet insurance and retirement savings

Guided by our mission, we provide top tier diabetes supply coverage through our medical benefits program

A company focus on offering mental health programs and work/life balance with most of our employees working remote