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The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is an independent nonprofit organization authorized by Congress in 2010. Its mission is to fund research that will provide patients, their caregivers and clinicians with the evidence-based information needed to make better-informed healthcare decisions. PCORI is committed to continually seeking input from a broad range of stakeholders to guide its work.

Position Summary

The Office of the Chief of Engagement, Dissemination, and Implementation (EDI) serves as the central hub for the EDI division, coordinating operations and programmatic activities. Activities include budget development, strategic planning, project coordination, reporting and analysis, recruitment, and communication facilitation within and outside of the division.

Working with the Chief Officer, EDI; division leadership, and additional staff as appropriate, the Associate Director in the Office of the Chief Officer, EDI is responsible for managing the operations of this complex and diverse division, providing day-to-day oversight of initiatives within the Office of the Chief, and driving cross-functional and cross-team collaboration to support organizational goals.

The areas of responsibility for this role are broad. The Associate Director (AD) will need to develop a deep understanding of PCORI’s work and goals, as well as organizational processes and initiatives. They will need to draw on management skills to support integration of focused and specialized activities, as well as collaborate with division leadership to support program goals within the division.

The Associate Director (AD) will work closely with the Chief to ensure consistency in programmatic and operational effectiveness, efficiency, and alignment with division, department, and organization goals. The AD will develop collaborative relationships with colleagues across the organization and will often be called upon to serve as a technical and subject-matter advisor on EDI operations, policies, and processes. Particular areas of focus may include primary responsibility for supporting operational, administrative, and strategic planning, facilitating conversations and issue explorations in support of or on behalf of the Chief, directing or tracking attention and resources to priority matters, and providing critical advice and support to the Chief and division leadership. This position also has responsibility for ensuring adherence to PCORI’s policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Chief and unit leadership to develop and report on annual priorities, articulate strategic goals, and implement operating work plans for the division.

• Ensure organizational priorities, goals, and deadlines are met by facilitating information sharing and decision-making between units within the division or in collaboration with other divisions, as relevant.

• Contribute to and support operational, administrative, and strategic planning for the division, including leading certain internal work groups, conversations, and issue explorations.

• Prepare, review, research and analyze processes, projects, reports, and data including executive summaries to the Chief, division, department, and organization leadership as relevant.

• Provide counsel to the Chief and division leadership on current and alternate strategies for ongoing and emerging lines of work.

• Translate strategies and priorities into concrete plans for the Chief and monitor progress. Ensure project priorities are clear, communicated throughout the project, and assigned to responsible staff. Ensure Chief is apprised of progress and engaged as needed.

• Identify critical EDI or PCORI-wide issues requiring decisions or discussion and appropriately triage such topics to Chief and division leadership.

• Oversee division- and PCORI-wide initiatives to respond to emerging priorities.

• Represent and serve as a liaison for the Chief and office, as appropriate and warranted, at meetings.

• Develop the annual budget and accompanying operating plan for the EDI Division, successfully overseeing its execution through the allocation and adjustment of staff resources needed to accomplish the work plan.

• Promote a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion and a culture of collaboration in all responsibilities.

• Directly supervise staff and interns, as needed, within the Office of the Chief.

• Maintain policies and procedures related to division activities; develop internal/external guidance to support implementation of division-specific policies.

• As appropriate, provide project leadership within division working closely with teams or carrying forward initiatives as necessary.

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.

• Experience developing strategies and implementing complex projects with a high degree of independence within a creative, fast-paced, action-oriented, and collegial environment.

• Strong project management skills to develop, drive, and lead to conclusion complex initiatives with only occasional input.

• Willingness to learn in depth about the goals, priorities, and ongoing work of units within the EDI division, developing the expertise required to represent EDI units effectively.

• Ability to think strategically and creatively, exercise independent judgement to adjust to changing circumstances and maintain attention to real time priorities, organize time, remain attentive to details, and identify resources for projects.

• Flexibility to deal with ambiguity or unexpected events while driving the work forward.

• High degree of human relations skills for managing staff at all levels as well as working with internal and external contacts. Demonstrated emotional intelligence and the ability to build relationships among individuals and organizations with a range of interests and perspectives.

• Consistent professionalism in dealing with individuals at all levels, both internally and externally, demonstrating maturity, professional acumen, and good judgment.

• Ability to be highly effective within a team - leading with heart and humor - effectively engaging, motivating, and mobilizing colleagues at all levels to deliver against shared objectives.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all work products and discussions.

• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; good meeting planning and facilitation skills, as well as an ability to influence groups to maintain attention to project management needs.

• Advanced degree in public health, public policy, public administration, or other relevant scientific field preferred; bachelor’s degree with substantial experience (10 – 12 years) and demonstrated success may substitute for advanced degree.

• Sound understanding of operational and organizational planning, preferably in a non-profit or health/health research setting.

• Knowledge of content areas within the unit or demonstrated ability to learn new skills or domains quickly.

• MS Office Suite proficient (i.e., Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word). Familiarity with SharePoint and business intelligence applications (i.e., DOMO, PowerBI, Visio) a plus.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $169,521 - $203,425

The above range represents the salary range expected for the position; however, final offers are based on several factors such as the position’s responsibilities; the candidate’s experience, education, and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions.

Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may participate in PCORI-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents.

Conflict of Interest.

PCORI wants to ensure that prospective employees are aware of its conflict-of-interest policies so that employment deliberations take into consideration this aspect of PCORI employment. PCORI requires all PCORI employees to disclose upon commencement of their employment and on an annual basis all individual and close relatives financial, business, and personal association with the potential to bias or that have the appearance of biasing one’s decisions relating to PCORI. All disclosures made by employees are made publicly available on PCORI’s website. Disclosures must include all financial and business and personal associations with any health or healthcare-related organizations and include all associations with any other organizations that have the potential to bias or that have the appearance of biasing one’s decisions relating to PCORI, including but not limited to vendors or other third parties with whom PCORI has a contract or that PCORI has funded. For more information please visit PCORI-Conflict-of-Interest-Policies-Outside-Employment-Policy.pdf

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