Methods Director, Clinical Practice Guidelines

Alzheimer's Association®•Berwyn, IL

7d•$130,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Alzheimer’s Association is hiring a senior guideline methodologist to lead the methodological work of its Knowledge Mobilization and Clinical Practice Guidelines program. The Director will establish and maintain methodological standards, produce systematic reviews, clinical practice guideline recommendations, clinical tools, and related materials, and support the translation of evidence into practice. The role advances strategic objectives in the Medical Affairs Strategic Plan, including scientific conference strategy and dissemination activities. The Director leads systematic review and guideline development with Medical and Scientific Relations, Mission Engagement, and Health Systems teams, directing the work of approximately 20 research volunteers and contractors. The role also represents the Association on significant program matters and advances national and international guideline initiatives and partnerships. This is a full-time, hybrid position in Chicago, based on a minimum of 37.5 hours per week. The estimated annual salary is $130,000–$150,000. The position reports to the Senior Director, Knowledge Mobilization and Clinical Practice Guidelines.

Requirements

Seven years of professional experience developing systematic reviews, evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, and other clinical guidance.
Five years of experience leading or co-leading decision-making during guideline panel meetings.
Demonstrated experience directing teams, including volunteers or contractors, and delivering high-quality systematic reviews and guidelines on tight timelines.
A record of at least 3–5 publications using the GRADE approach.
Proficiency with systematic review and guideline-development software: Covidence, DistillerSR, GRADEpro, MAGICapp, RevMan, R, Excel, and Word.
Ability to plan ahead and use agile methodologies to manage projects and deliver work quickly without compromising rigor.
Ability to make sound decisions quickly, navigate complex processes, and remain effective amid changing priorities and timelines.
Ability to stay current with technologies and methodologies in guideline development and knowledge mobilization.
Ability to collaborate across internal divisions and with external partner organizations and volunteers.
Ability to maintain in-depth knowledge of the organization, competitive environment, and social implications of organizational activities.
Ability to apply and direct methodological expertise in guideline development and systematic reviews.
Ability to provide leadership and clear operational direction to diverse collaborators, set priorities, and hold work to deadlines.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer; occasional travel to scientific/guideline conferences, approximately 2–3 times per year.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in public health, health research methods, or another health science field is preferred.
Prior experience in a patient advocacy or professional/clinical association is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead systematic review and clinical practice guideline methodology, including panel convening, conflict-of-interest management, screening, data extraction, analysis, GRADE assessments, evidence profiles, and evidence-to-decision tables; direct volunteer and contractor work and keep projects on schedule.
Train guideline panels and volunteers in PICO format and GRADE methodology to scope systematic reviews and guidelines efficiently and accurately.
Lead guideline panel meetings, with supervisor and medical/scientific advisor oversight, including planning, facilitation, documentation, summarization, and follow-up.
Co-lead development and review of systematic review and guideline manuscripts with the supervisor and medical writer, working with panels, contractors, and volunteers to complete drafts efficiently.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to identify opportunities to develop, disseminate, and promote uptake of guideline products, including clinical tools.
Engage with the ADRD and guideline-development evidence ecosystem to keep current on research and methodology and keep Association reviews and guidelines relevant and up to date.
Contribute to Association activities and staff meetings to promote integration of knowledge mobilization and guideline program outputs.
Drive strategic objectives in the Medical Affairs Strategic Plan, including scientific conference strategy and dissemination activities.
Represent the Association on significant matters related to the program and advance national and international guideline initiatives and partnerships.