Program Officer 2, Evidence Synthesis, Emerging Interventions

PCORI•Washington, DC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Officer for Emerging Interventions Assessment is part of PCORI’s Evidence Synthesis and Assessment team. The role provides independent project leadership, management, oversight, and monitoring across the team’s Emerging Interventions Assessment portfolios, including scoping and other evidence synthesis reviews and the Health Care Horizon Scanning System. The position supports the Associate Director’s intellectual and organizational leadership in shaping the program agenda, managing a diverse portfolio of contracts, and evaluating program activities in support of PCORI’s strategic direction and national priorities. The Program Officer develops statements of work, helps select contractors, and oversees their work to ensure it meets PCORI’s requirements and produces timely, high-quality products. The role also identifies topics for evidence synthesis products by engaging stakeholders—particularly patients and payers—scanning and reviewing literature, and assessing topics. The position requires knowledge of clinical research study design and health technology assessment or evidence synthesis, as well as contract management, attention to detail, initiative, creativity, flexibility, sound decision-making, and strong relationship-building skills. The role represents PCORI publicly on program direction, funding, proposal processes, and award results; participates in professional development, internal teams, and cross-cutting initiatives; and keeps leadership informed about developments affecting program decisions. Travel may be required, including for site visits and external meetings. PCORI conducts reference and background checks. Employees must disclose specified financial, business, and personal associations upon starting employment and annually; disclosures are publicly available on PCORI’s website.

Requirements

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with health technology assessment, horizon scanning, systematic review, and other evidence synthesis, such as scoping reviews and rapid evidence products.
Understanding of clinical care and health care systems.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, organize time effectively, tolerate ambiguity, and work effectively with PCORI staff.
Ability to synthesize material, quickly identify the essence of an issue, recognize opportunities, and see the big picture.
Strong oral presentation skills.
Strong project and people management skills.
Motivation to support PCORI’s mission and goals; ability to work independently and collaboratively, think imaginatively, develop and respond to innovative approaches, and inspire others toward team goals.
Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills, including the ability to develop productive relationships with colleagues, awardees, consultants, external funders, and others.
Sound judgment, maturity, and professionalism when working with people at all levels, internally and externally.
Ability to make decisions, justify recommendations, and communicate clearly and responsively with external contractors.
Ability to travel as required, including for site visits and external meetings.
Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and EndNote.
Doctoral degree and at least 2 years of experience in a research discipline relevant to patient-centered outcomes research; or a relevant master’s degree (such as MPH, MPA, MPP, or MBA) and at least 5 years of experience; or a clinical degree such as medicine, nursing, or pharmacy.
Proven experience in health technology assessment.
Demonstrated progressive experience working with patients and payers.
Record of published work in evidence synthesis or health technology assessment.
Experience managing contracts.
Work experience in a health care-related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience in evidence synthesis is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Associate Director and unit, division, and department leadership in identifying and implementing strategic objectives for the Emerging Interventions Assessment Program.
Manage projects in the Evidence Synthesis and Assessment portfolio, including scoping reviews, systematic reviews, rapid products, and the annual Health Care Horizon Scanning System report.
Manage vendors and contractors by developing requests for proposals, reviewing contract applications, monitoring milestones and project progress, and overseeing and reviewing work for quality and accuracy.
Work with PCORI staff and the research community to identify priority topics where literature evaluation can increase understanding of emerging health care interventions or identify knowledge gaps and inform PCORI funding initiatives.
Use systematic and transparent approaches to gather background information and data sources that inform topic selection.
Lead or manage program activities advancing team and PCORI national priorities, including engaging patient and payer organizations, assessing topic suggestions for program fit and potential impact, executing stakeholder webinars, and standardizing team procedures.
Collaborate with staff across PCORI to implement program activities.
Represent PCORI publicly regarding program direction, funding, proposal processes, and award results.
Participate in conferences, seminars, and other professional development activities to maintain and enhance expertise and professional standing.
Lead, contribute to, and participate in internal groups, teams, and cross-cutting initiatives.
Keep unit and division leadership informed about developments in the field that may affect program strategy, decision-making, or awards.
Carry out other responsibilities and special assignments as assigned by PCORI management.