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NORC at the University of Chicago · 23 hours ago

Research Scientist – Clinical Practice Research - Hybrid Washington DC office

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$106K/yr - $150K/yr

7+ years exp

NORC at the University of Chicago is seeking a qualified Research Scientist to join the Health Care Evaluation Research Department. The Research Scientist will contribute to prescription drug programs and policy projects, focusing on pharmaceutical drug prescribing practices and guidelines.

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Responsibilities

Contribute to growing NORC’s portfolio in clinical practice and prescription drug policy and research, specifically clinical and oncology pharmacy

Conduct clinical practice guideline reviews and track changes to guidelines and assess their impact on drug utilization

Conduct FDA label reviews

Synthesize clinical trial evidence

Develop protocols and conduct structured clinician/provider stakeholder interviews pertaining to pharmaceutical drug prescribing practices

Develop protocols for and conduct clinical trial literature reviews and data extraction

Conduct systematic reviews that appropriately summarize epidemiologic literature

Provide input on NORC’s contract proposals and grant applications pertaining to clinical practice, pharmaceutical drug research and analyses

Communicate effectively with clients, consultants, and members of the policy and research community

Manage project deliverables closely with leads to ensure that client expectations are met using the highest standards of quality and collegiality

Work with project teams and provide pharmaceutical drug prescribing practice guideline expertise to meet client expectations

Qualification

Clinical pharmacy experienceOncology pharmacy expertisePharmaceutical drug utilizationFDA label reviewClinical trial researchPolicy analysis experienceProject coordinationOral communication skillsWritten communication skills

Required

Bachelors Degree in a health related field required

At least 7 years' experience in clinical pharmacy or oncology pharmacy and operating in accordance with clinical practice guidelines and utilizing research to inform prescribing practice protocols and interpreting outcomes

Knowledge of pharmaceutical drug utilization practices and treatment recommendations, clinical practice guidelines review, FDA label review, clinical and oncology pharmacy

Knowledge of pharmaceutical and biosimilars therapy for chronic and high-cost conditions, including trends and shifts in clinical standards

Expertise with analyzing pharmaceutical utilization and quality outcomes using healthcare data for payor programs including Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payors

A foundation reviewing clinical trial research

Experience with conducting policy analysis in a government or professional services environment

Excellent oral and written communication skills and aptitude in leading and working with project teams, coordinating multiple projects (including those run by others within NORC)

Occasional travel for site visits and meetings may be required

Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. We regret that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position

This position will have a hybrid work schedule of one or two days a week in our Washington, DC office

Preferred

Master's or Doctoral degree in Pharmacy

Benefits

Generously subsidized health insurance, effective on the first day of employment

Dental and vision insurance

A defined contribution retirement program, along with a separate voluntary 403(b) retirement program

Group life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance

Benefits that promote work/life balance, including generous paid time off, holidays; paid parental leave, bereavement leave, tuition assistance, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).