Health Research Project Director

State of careers Rhode Island

13d • $96,493 - $109,352 • Onsite

About The Position

In the Department of Health, this role is responsible for the administration and/or acquisition of health research projects, ensuring adherence to grant and contractual agreements. The position involves working under the overall direction of a principal investigator or senior Department of Health administrator, with significant autonomy and independent judgment. Work is reviewed upon completion through conferences and written reports. The role also involves organizing and supervising a professional, technical, and clerical subordinate staff.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of research design and administration as it applies to health or related research projects.
• Ability to apply such knowledge to the planning and administration of health research projects.
• Ability to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of research designs.
• Ability to collect, review, and evaluate research data.
• Ability to formulate and implement standards, policies, procedures, and protocols for health research projects.
• Working knowledge of the availability of research funds and their sources.
• Ability to develop and implement a health research budget and monitor budgetary performance.
• Ability to speak in public to disseminate information to the research community and the public at large.
• Ability to direct and supervise subordinate professional, technical, and clerical staff engaged in health research projects.
• Ability to select, supervise, and work with outside consultants.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates, subordinates, state, federal and local officials, and the general public.
• Ability to prepare written reports of health research project activities, including technical and statistical sections.
• Ability to prepare research grant applications.
• Possession of a doctoral degree in public health, epidemiology, statistics, social science research or a science specifically related to the relevant area of research.
• Employment in a highly responsible position involving participation in the overall administration of health research projects.
• Registration in pharmacy in Rhode Island and maintenance of such registration as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of professional pharmacy.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles, methods, and procedures required in administering a statewide pharmacy services program and the ability to manage all aspects of implementation and oversight.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable federal, state, and professional regulations, standards, and codes related to the delivery of pharmaceutical services.
• Thorough knowledge of current advancements in medical information relevant to the provision and management of pharmacy services, and the ability to effectively communicate this information to Medicaid personnel and relevant stakeholders.
• Ability to estimate future pharmaceutical needs.
• Ability to interact tactfully with the public, pharmaceutical industry representatives, and healthcare professionals.
• Experience in an administrative role supporting department director.
• Experience in a Medicaid Fee for Service or Medicaid Managed Care Organization.
• Experience in dealing with legislation and regulations at a Federal and state level.
• Knowledge of drug utilization reviews.
• Experience with committees such as Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, Drug Utilization Review and Medical Care Advisory Committee.

Responsibilities

• Administration of health research projects, ensuring adherence to grant and contractual agreements.
• Development of project applications and responsibility for the scientific design of health research projects.
• Preparation of research grant applications.
• Collection, review, evaluation, and interpretation of research data.
• Formulation and implementation of standards, policies, procedures, and protocols for health research projects.
• Development and implementation of a health research budget and monitoring budgetary performance.
• Organization and participation in professional conferences and public meetings concerning health research; dissemination of research results.
• Organization and supervision of subordinate professional, technical, and clerical staff engaged in health research projects.
• Coordination of research project activities with other research projects through interaction with other administrators.
• Maintenance of an effective liaison with other state departments and agencies.
• Participation with federal agencies and national voluntary agencies in activities and publications related to the area of research.
• Preparation of written reports of health research project activities, including technical and statistical sections.
• Performing related work as required.

Benefits

• Information regarding benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees can be found at the Office of Employee Benefits' website.
• Direct deposit for all employees is required.
• National fingerprint background screening is required.
• Employment eligibility validation through E-Verify is required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree