Health Research Project Director

State of careers Rhode Island

3d • $99,388 - $112,633

About The Position

The Health Research Project Director is responsible for the administration and/or acquisition of health research projects and ensuring that projects comply with grant and contractual agreements. The role works under the overall direction of a principal investigator or senior Department of Health administrator, with considerable latitude to exercise independent judgment and initiative. Work is generally reviewed upon completion through conferences and written reports. The position organizes and supervises professional, technical, and clerical subordinate staff.

The position develops project applications and the scientific design of health research projects; prepares grant applications; collects, reviews, evaluates, and interprets research data; establishes standards, policies, procedures, and protocols; and develops and monitors research budgets. It also coordinates projects with other administrators, maintains liaison with state departments and agencies, participates in relevant federal and national agency activities, and communicates research findings through conferences, public meetings, and reports.

The posting additionally describes pharmacy-program responsibilities and requires Rhode Island pharmacy registration, which must be maintained as a condition of employment. The person hired will have access to Federal Tax Information and must undergo a national fingerprint background screening and employment eligibility validation through E-Verify.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in public health, epidemiology, statistics, social science research, or a science specifically related to the relevant research area, and experience in a highly responsible position involving participation in the overall administration of health research projects; or a substantially equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of research design and administration principles, practices, and techniques as applied to health or related research projects.
• Ability to plan and administer health research projects and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of research designs.
• Ability to collect, review, and evaluate research data and formulate and implement research standards, policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Working knowledge of the availability and sources of research funding.
• Ability to develop and implement a health research budget and monitor budgetary performance.
• Ability to speak publicly and disseminate information to the research community and the public.
• Ability to direct and supervise professional, technical, and clerical staff engaged in health research projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates, subordinates, government officials, and the public.
• Ability to prepare written project reports, including technical and statistical sections, and prepare research grant applications.
• Registration in pharmacy in Rhode Island, which must be maintained as a condition of employment.
• Pass a national fingerprint background screening because the role has access to Federal Tax Information, and complete E-Verify employment eligibility validation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an administrative role supporting a department director.
• Experience with Medicaid Fee for Service or a Medicaid Managed Care Organization.
• Experience dealing with federal and state legislation and regulations.
• Knowledge of drug utilization reviews.
• Experience with committees such as a Pharmacy & Therapeutics Committee, Drug Utilization Review, and Medical Care Advisory Committee.

Responsibilities

• Administer and/or acquire health research projects and ensure compliance with grant and contractual agreements.
• Develop project applications and the scientific design of health research projects.
• Prepare research grant applications.
• Collect, review, evaluate, and interpret research data.
• Formulate and implement standards, policies, procedures, and protocols for health research projects.
• Develop and implement health research budgets and monitor budgetary performance.
• Organize and participate in professional conferences and public meetings, and disseminate research results to the research community and the public.
• Organize and supervise professional, technical, and clerical staff engaged in health research projects.
• Coordinate research project activities with other projects by interacting with other administrators.
• Maintain effective liaison with other state departments and agencies.
• Participate with federal and national voluntary agencies in activities and publications related to the research area.
• Prepare written reports of project activities, including technical and statistical sections when appropriate.
• Select, supervise, and work with outside consultants.
• Manage implementation and oversight of a statewide pharmacy services program, as described in the supplemental information.
• Estimate future pharmaceutical needs and communicate relevant medical-information advancements to Medicaid personnel and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Benefits are available to State of Rhode Island employees; details are provided through the Office of Employee Benefits website.
• Employees hired after September 30, 2014 are required to participate in direct deposit.

What This Job Offers

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