Methods Director, Clinical Practice Guidelines

Alzheimer's Association Careers•Chicago, IL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Alzheimer’s Association is seeking an experienced senior guideline methodologist to set methodological standards and lead work within its Knowledge Mobilization and Clinical Practice Guidelines program. The position produces systematic reviews, clinical practice guideline recommendations, clinical tools, and other materials intended to improve the quality of Alzheimer’s and dementia care nationally and internationally, and helps move evidence into practice. The director advances objectives in the organizational Medical Affairs Strategic Plan, including scientific conference strategy and dissemination activities. The role leads systematic review and guideline development in collaboration with Medical and Scientific Relations, Mission Engagement, and Health Systems teams, directing approximately 20 research volunteers and contractors. It represents the Association on significant program matters and drives national and international guideline initiatives and partnerships. The position is based in Chicago in a hybrid arrangement and is full-time, based on a minimum of 37.5 hours per week. It 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 types of clinical guidance.
Five years of experience leading or co-leading decision-making during guideline panel meetings.
Demonstrated record of directing teams, including volunteers or contractors, and delivering high-quality systematic reviews and guidelines on tight timelines.
At least 3–5 publications using the GRADE approach.
Proficiency with systematic review and guideline development software, including 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 situations, and remain effective amid shifting 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 meet deadlines.

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 methods, including convening panels, managing conflicts of interest, screening, data extraction, analysis, GRADE assessments, and preparing GRADE evidence profiles and evidence-to-decision tables.
Direct volunteers and contractors and keep systematic review and guideline projects on schedule.
Train guideline panels and volunteers in PICO format and GRADE methodology to scope systematic reviews and guidelines efficiently and accurately.
Plan, facilitate, summarize, and follow up on guideline panel meetings, with supervisor and medical/scientific advisor oversight, so panels make well-documented decisions on schedule.
Co-lead the development and review of systematic review and guideline manuscripts with the supervisor and medical writer, collaborating 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 as needed.
Collaborate within the ADRD and guideline-development evidence ecosystem to stay current on research and methodology and keep Association reviews and guidelines up to date and relevant.
Contribute to Association activities and staff meetings to promote integration of knowledge mobilization and guideline program outputs.
Advance strategic objectives in the organizational Medical Affairs Strategic Plan, including scientific conference strategy and evidence dissemination.
Represent the Association on significant matters related to the knowledge mobilization and clinical practice guideline program and drive national and international guideline initiatives and partnerships.