Company:
Advocate Health
Job
Title:
Director Scientific Research Remote
We’re seeking a senior scientist with a strong track record of
NIH or other multi-year grant funding (as PI or MPI) to serve
as Scientific Director in the Advocate Aurora
Research Institute. This leadership role works in partnership
with an administrative director and vice president to oversee
and grow our scientific programs, while leading their own area
of research. We are particularly interested in senior
scientists with developed programs of research in health
equity, cancer epidemiology, population health or dissemination
and implementation science. If you're a senior research
scientist interested in working with talented colleagues in a
top health system, we’re looking for you! This role is 100%
remote.
Responsible for scientific leadership within Academic
Research, including strategic planning and execution and
programmatic guidance for scientific programs and centers,
oversight and mentoring of scientists, and pursuit of research
collaborations and funding opportunities. This Director
will have their own program of research that aligns with
Advocate Aurora Health priorities and a strong and consistent
record of scientific discovery, scholarly activities and
successful funding from federal agencies and private
foundations . An experienced scientist and research
leader, this individual serves as a leader within Academic
Research and will be engaged in strategic discussions with
internal stakeholders and will collaborate with our local and
national research partners, including our regional CTSA
partners, our Academic Core through Wake Forest School of
Medicine, and the Health Care Systems Research
Network. Strengthens the overall Advocate Aurora Research
Institute (AARI) by working effectively with leaders,
scientists, investigators and a variety of partners to
contribute to the overall success of our research enterprise.
Major Responsibilities:
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Devotes 50% time to their own program of research and 50%
time to strategy, oversight and mentoring. Serves as a
leader within Academic Research and provides leadership for
the group of independent scientists (similar to a Department
Chair) and is engaged in long-term strategic planning,
including guidance in the implementation of new programs,
centers and other initiatives to grow academic research
opportunities, funding and productivity.
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In partnership with the VP Administrative Director of
Academic Research and Academic Research leaders, establishes
priorities for academic research that align with strategic
goals of the Advocate Aurora Research Institute and the
strengths and priorities of Advocate Aurora Health.
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Leads the scientific oversight of academic research programs
and centers. Identifies innovative approaches for improving
performance, productivity and external revenue growth. Works
with independent scientists and administrative director to
develop business plans for research programs and centers.
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Directs and mentors independent research scientists,
oversees their productivity and fosters their professional
development. Works with research scientists on their
individualized development and mentorship plans and leads
the promotion and evaluation of research and clinician
scientists.
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Directs plans to foster the growth and development of
scientists and academic research teams to enhance research
capabilities, expand funding opportunities and foster our
success in competitive research funding arenas.
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Provides scientific and operational guidance to the Office
of Academic Research Support to ensure AARI has the depth
and breadth of resources available to optimize research
programs and centers and to foster the growth of staff
scientists.
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Establishes regular communication with leads in Research
Communications to support scientists and ensure the
dissemination and visibility of academic research
activities.
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Develops strong collaborative relationships with health
system leaders, external scientists and organizations
(academic medical centers, universities, other research
organizations, and research sponsors) to identify,
investigate and pursue research opportunities and grow
external funding for academic research.
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Identifies and pursues extramural funding opportunities to
support their program of research.
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Leads efforts to increase visibility of AARI. Participates
on professional committees, at state and national
conferences and at other external meetings, and promotes
similar activities by independent scientists, to establish
AARI presence in academic research networks and
organizations. Publishes research papers/manuscripts in
peer-reviewed journals.
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Performs human resources responsibilities for independent
research scientists which include interviewing and selection
of new employees, promotions, staff development, performance
evaluations, compensation changes, resolution of employee
concerns, corrective actions, terminations, and overall
employee morale.
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Works with Administrative Director and Academic Research
leaders to recommend operating and capital budgets and
control expenditures within approved budget objectives.
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Responsible for understanding and adhering to the
organization's Code of Ethical Conduct and for ensuring that
personal actions, and the actions of employees supervised,
comply with the policies, regulations and laws applicable to
the organization's business.
Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required:
None Required.
Education Required:
Doctorate Degree in Health Science, or Doctorate Degree in
Medicine or related field.
Experience Required:
Typically requires 7 years of experience in a health care
system or academic environment. An exemplary record of
scientific accomplishments in discovery, extramural grants and
publications in respected peer-reviewed journals.
Proven ability to lead and mentor scientists and
clinician-investigators. Includes 3 years of management
experience in research leadership and at least 7 years as an
independent, funded researcher.
Areas of research expertise can include the following: Health
Equity, Cancer Epidemiology, Dissemination & Implementation
science, Population Health
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
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Proven experience leading academic research activities,
programs, or centers with evidence of measurable success and
responsibilities for financial and performance management.
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Demonstrated track record of research funding by federal,
state and/or local government agencies, as well as private
sources.
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Excellent communication, problem solving and conflict
resolution skills; ability to communicate effectively with
all levels from executive leaders and senior scientists to
investigators, clinicians and team members.
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Strong understanding of the health care environment with
excellent analytical and organizational skills.
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Ability to manage multiple, concurrent complex projects and
deadlines.
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Firm understanding of budget and research contracting,
healthcare data, processes, workflows, and research
methodology.
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Strong emotional intelligence and team building skills.
Proven abilities to develop and maintain positive
relationships with internal and external partners.
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Demonstrated ability to work with key support
functions—legal, communications, IT, development, and
finance—to advance research initiatives.
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Strong working knowledge of regulations and guidelines that
govern clinical research, national research policy, external
research funding mechanisms, and national research
initiatives.
Advocate Aurora Research Institute (AARI) is part of Advocate
Health, including Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM)
which serves as the academic core of Advocate Health and is
among the top 50 research institutions in the United States.
Advocate Health (AH) is a large, integrated healthcare
delivery system that serves nearly 6 million patients annually
and is the fifth largest nonprofit health system in the
nation. The health organization is comprised of more than
1,000 care sites and 67 hospitals across 6 states spanning the
Southeastern and Midwestern portions of the United States. The
expertise, size, and scope of our highly integrated enterprise
positions us to be uniquely poised to address barriers and
challenges associated with the translation of research into
effective strategies for the prevention and treatment of
disease.
We are able to hire remote employees in the following states:
in AL, AK, AR, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, LA, KS, KY,
ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD,
TN, TX, UT, VA, WI, WV, WY
To apply:
https://careers.aah.org/job/19389008/director-scientific-research-remote-oak-brook-il/
Questions, please contact:
Mary.Hudson@aah.org
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