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RTI Health Solutions · 18 hours ago

Senior Implementation Science Program Director

Durham, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$175K/yr - $200K/yr

6+ years exp

RTI Health Solutions is an independent and internationally recognized research organization providing healthcare consulting and research expertise. They are seeking a motivated Implementation Science Research Program Director to support the growth and execution of their Implementation Science Practice Area, requiring a strategic thinker with a strong background in implementation science and project management.

ConsultingHealth CareMarket ResearchMedical DevicePharmaceutical

Responsibilities

Design and execute research projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices

Serve as a reviewer for proposals, protocols, analysis plans, and deliverables, ensuring methodological rigor, consistency, and quality

Develop and share technical expertise in implementation science with team members

Ensure compliance with all regulatory and ethical standards in the conduct of research

Contribute to the design, implementation, and evaluation of implementation science projects across the RTI-HS portfolio

Conduct landscape assessments, literature reviews, and environmental scans using implementation science theories, models, and frameworks

Assist in developing logic models, implementation plans, evaluation measures, and study protocols

Support data collection and analysis using qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods approaches

Draft summaries, reports, presentations, and other deliverables for internal and external audiences

Foster relationships with external stakeholders, including industry partners, academic collaborators, and regulatory organizations

Raise the profile of implementation science as an important strategy for improving patient outcomes and advancing health equity through internal and external presentations and publications

Monitor and evaluate the impact of implementation science projects, providing regular updates and reports to senior leadership

Stay abreast of advancements in implementation science and integrate innovative approaches into program development

Support the Head in managing day-to-day operations of the practice, including project resourcing, prioritization, and staff assignments

Coach, mentor, and develop researchers, project managers, and analysts; provide real-time feedback and support career development plans

Help identify staffing needs, hiring priorities, and cross-training opportunities to ensure coverage and scalability of project demands

Strengthen operational processes by identifying gaps and contributing to new SOPs, templates, and best practices across proposal development, study execution, and reporting

Partner with the Head to support business development activities, including writing proposal sections, supporting bid defenses, and meeting with new and existing clients

Maintain strong client relationships by providing scientific expertise, problem-solving, communication, and project leadership

Identify opportunities to expand client partnerships, enhance service offerings, and grow revenue

Represent RTI-HS at industry meetings and contribute to conference abstracts, manuscripts, and thought leadership

Work closely with leaders in Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, as well as HEOR, Value & Access, Epidemiology, Medical Communications, and Biostatistics, to deliver integrated solutions

Support implementation of strategic initiatives within the practice and across PCOR related to innovation, new service offerings, team capability-building, and operational efficiency

Leverage knowledge of trends in RWE, digital engagement, data privacy, and regulatory expectations to inform strategic planning and future investments

Manage budgets, timelines, and resource plans for assigned projects; support financial stewardship of the practice, including project profitability and utilization goals

Monitor project KPIs and identify risks early, escalating or resolving issues to maintain operational excellence

Provide guidance to teams in interpreting financial metrics such as Direct Project Rate (DPR), margins, and revenue forecasting

Qualification

Implementation ScienceResearch MethodologiesProject ManagementBusiness DevelopmentQualitative MethodsQuantitative MethodsMixed MethodsAnalytical SkillsRegulatory StandardsQuality Improvement MethodsMS Office SuiteCommunication SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Master's level degree in Implementation Science, Translational Health Science, Public Health, Health Services Research, or a related field, and 10 years of directly related experience, or a PhD in a related field and 6 years of directly related experience

Demonstrated experience in implementation science research particularly within the pharmaceutical, academia, or healthcare consulting industry, with a strong track record of managing complex projects

Demonstrated expertise using qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods

Demonstrated experience in business development and proposal writing

Demonstrated project management skills, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders

Understanding of and experience with practical application of implementation science theories and quality improvement methods to address complexities of drug and medical device treatment

Knowledge of regulatory and ethical standards in health care and pharmaceutical research

Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while ensuring quality and methodological rigor

Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and influence without authority

Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel; familiarity with qualitative or quantitative analysis tools preferred

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth consulting environment