PhD Senior Scientist - Trauma Research

Job Description 

• This position manages multiple projects or oversees multiple and/or highly complex programs that overlap across R&D/clinical areas and may be responsible for multiple research programs within clinical operations. This position exercises a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding extensive scientific research programs and activities of outstanding novelty and/or importance. This position provides expert-level scientific, project management support and subject matter expertise and may train and lead the activity of researchers and research support staff, and may serve as a mentor to other researchers 

Essential Functions 

• Designs study protocols, may determine methods and procedures for data collection, data management and quality control, and determines statistical techniques for data analysis. Builds and maintains study samples, and disseminates information about the project to appropriate stakeholders. Makes decisions and recommendations that have a major impact on extensive scientific research activities. Knowledge and familiarity with statistical techniques for data analysis. 

• Demonstrates knowledge of quality improvement principles, theory, study design, and/or statistical modeling to evaluate research activity across the clinical / R&D programs and processes in an effort to identify opportunities for improving the delivery of health care services. May manage system-wide outcome databases. Acts as a data steward, assuring completeness, accuracy, internal consistency, and timeliness of databases and establishes data integrity by coordinating the data extraction and data entry process. 

• Coordinates research and data analysis, outcome collection, and clinical translation of research to both central and regional leadership. 

• Demonstrates solid understanding of project management including development, support, installation, resource allocation, life cycle planning, cost tracking, and project risk assessment. 

• Plays a critical role in assessment, prevention, cost analysis, and development of strategies to control the risks at each stage of the research system life cycle. 

• Develops, implements, and maintains documentation tools and data collection instruments necessary for generation and support of R&D / Clinical Program outcomes reports. 

• Writes SOP / technical specifications and scope documents for developers / technicians / research associates to implement projects and to follow through the life cycle of research projects. 

• Develops and recommends procedures and policies to ensure R&D / clinical program success, and recommends revisions and change strategies as needed. 

• Reviews and communicates current literature and research findings in collaboration with leadership. Identifies new ideas and areas for R&D / clinical studies and participates in data collection / analysis. 

• Creates and participates in writing reports, research papers, national presentations, articles, and other documentation of study results. 

• Performs the role of 'Principal Investigator' for certain grant-funded research programs and follows the requirements for grant-funded projects and submissions. 

• Participates in outcomes research and development projects supporting internal and collaborative research initiatives between the company and qualified external organizations. May lead or participate in research dissemination initiatives (i.e., publication, presentation). 

• May supervise and/or mentor students/associates and/or other scientists.  

Skills 

• Data Management 

• Statistical Analysis 

• Data Visualization 

• Literature Review 

• Quality Control 

• Study Design 

• Protocol Implementation 

• Scientific Publication 

• Research Presentations 

• Grant Applications 

• Data Collection & Analysis 

Posting Specifics

• Entry Rate:  Depending on experience
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Shift Details: Monday – Friday Days (normal business hours)
• Department:  Research
• Other: Fully Remote, however if you live near one of our hospitals we can find desk office space if desired. Currently we are unable to consider candidates for remote opportunities in the following states: California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington

Required Qualifications 

• MD/DO. Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution. Education is verified. – or - Ph.D. in a clinical or life science field of research/scientific area of study. Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution. Education is verified. 

• Five years of research experience 

• Five years of experience coordinating and training in a healthcare / academic / industry research setting. 

• Experience in study designing, developing, and analyzing research outcome data. 

• Research and collaboration experience to interact effectively in academic, corporate, and clinical cultures on a national/international basis. 

• Experience using statistical research methods and their use in outcomes data reporting. 

• Experience writing manuscripts, sops, technical specifications, and managing implementation projects. 

• Demonstrated understanding of data management functions and processes. 

• Ability to travel to various locations. 

 Preferred Qualifications 

• Extensive experience writing study protocols.

• Experience as a 'Principal Investigator' in grant-funded projects of relevant field. 

• Experience in a role requiring the ability to demonstrate proficiency with MS project and database applications. 

• Experience in obtaining grants. 

• Experience in publishing in peer reviewed journals. 

• Familiarity with statistical and informatics/bioinformatics analysis tools. 

• Experience working within a hospital clinical area or an understanding of workflows and hospital processes.