Director of Research, Weitzman Institute-Remote

Job Description Summary

Job Description:

The Weitzman Institute is a national leader in evidence-based, stakeholder-informed primary care innovation and transformation, serving over 2 million patients across all 50 U.S. states, DC, Puerto Rico, and Guam through partnerships with FQHCs and other health systems. Established in 2007 as the first research, education, and policy center embedded within a large safety-net primary care health system, we ground our efforts in the real-world experiences of patients and healthcare teams, ensuring our work is both practical and impactful. Its unique environment, within a safety-net health system, has enhanced its ability to conduct research and promote innovation aimed at improving outcomes of vulnerable populations and developing implementation strategies for evidence-based, integrated practice for Federally qualified health centers and other safety-net, primary care practices nationwide.

Qualifications

The Weitzman Institute seeks a visionary and entrepreneurial Director of Research who will lead the successful development, implementation, and financial sustainability of the Research and Evaluation portfolio at Weitzman. The Director will have solid experience with securing research funding from a variety of sources, preferably from philanthropy and the private sector. Additional qualifications of interest are:

• A comfort level engaging with other thought leaders, clients, and decision-makers to represent Weitzman
• A thought leader with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Substantial content knowledge across a range of health program and policy issues, and also demonstrate deep research expertise in a particular area
• Have a strong track record of research excellence
• Bring deep experience using research, evaluation, and learning to drive strategy and decision-making for a range of partners.
  
  

This position will require occasional travel. Proximity to MWHS office in Washington DC is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/Training

PhD, MD or equivalent terminal degree required.

Experience

• A track record of success in obtaining external funding from philanthropic and private sources, including demonstrated capabilities of securing research-related funding in the past three years.
• At least 10 years of relevant research experience, and demonstrated ability to develop research programs, and lead, manage, and mentor mid- and early-career research staff.
• A track record of success in publishing articles in high impact peer-reviewed journals, including serving as a first or senior author on a significant number of recent (past three years) publications.
• A track record of championing and supporting research proposals and contracts across multiple offices and teams (e.g., grant, finance, contract/legal, and business development)
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Strong business development skills applied towards securing funding for research.
• Solid team, project, and time management skills.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills and background in research method and design, as well as strong knowledge of community engagement.
• Ability to work independently and with others, particularly in a remote-based work environment.
• Interpersonal skills to work with all levels of administrative and clinical staff, as well as external stakeholders.
• Capacity to handle competing priorities, and make timely, sound decisions under pressure.
  

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a strategic, forward-looking research portfolio that anticipates emerging trends and funding priorities aligned with the organization’s mission to advance health equity and improve care for safety-net populations.
• Business development and partnerships
• Leads and contributes to the development of competitive grant and contract proposals, including writing, budgeting, and preparation of supporting materials aligned with funder goals.
• Deepen and cultivate relationships with key government, philanthropy,
• Cultivates external collaborations with academic institutions, research organizations, and community-based partners to expand the reach and impact of the Institute’s work
• Research and dissemination
• Strengthens the Institute’s national presence by leading high-impact research initiatives, promoting the use of data and evidence to inform practice and policy
• Serves as Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator on research projects, providing scientific oversight and ensuring the quality and integrity of study design, implementation, and reporting
• Disseminates findings through peer-reviewed publications, white papers, and national conferences.
• People management
• Supervises and supports a multidisciplinary research team, including scientists, associates, program managers, and coordinators, fostering professional development and collaboration.
• Mentors junior investigators on research design, methods, and dissemination strategies to build internal research capacity.
• Institute leadership and administrative duties
• Develops and contributes to the achievement of established goals and objectives of the Institute, and adheres to the Institute’s policies, procedures, quality standards and safety standards.
• Participates in meetings, serves on committees and represents the Institute in community outreach efforts as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

This Position is available for remote work.

Organization Information

• The Moses/Weitzman Health System is a global leader addressing challenges faced by organizations caring for the poor and diverse populations, and is home to programs focusing on education, research, and process improvement support for safety net providers. The system delivers primary care to more than 150,000 patients in Connecticut, and extends access to specialty care for more than 2.5 million individuals across the U.S. It is a national accrediting body for organizations training advanced practice providers, and offers accredited education and training for Medical Assistants in multiple states. As an incubator for new ideas in areas including social justice, the environment, and social determinants of health, the MWHS is addressing challenges faced by providers caring for underserved communities, creating innovative and impactful initiatives led by nationally and internationally recognized experts. As it forges pathways into the future of primary care, the MWHS honors Lillian Reba Moses (1924-2012), a granddaughter of slaves, and Gerard (Gerry) Weitzman (1938-1999), whose ancestors escaped pogroms in Eastern Europe. Their vision and commitment to justice and equity in healthcare is the foundation upon which the Moses/Weitzman Health System was built
  
  

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