Senior Specialist, Science & Research

American Academy of Dermatology•Rosemont, IL

15h•$70,000 - $74,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Specialist, Science & Research supports the development of the American Academy of Dermatology’s evidence-based clinical guidance and manages scientific research requests. The role provides programmatic, logistical, and technical support to clinical guidance and physician committees, task forces, and work groups. It also supports scientific needs and inquiries from public, media, patient, member, Communications, Advocacy & Policy, Development & Revenue, and other audiences, while helping ensure the scientific integrity of the Academy’s external messaging and Science & Research services. The specialist conducts scientific literature searches, identifies and analyzes relevant research, and synthesizes scientific information into communications for audiences with varying levels of knowledge. The role supports the Emerging Diseases Task Force, Young Investigators Award Workgroup, and other volunteer physician group efforts as needed. The Academy offers a hybrid work environment, with time in the office for in-person collaboration and the opportunity to work remotely for focus time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a physical science such as biology, chemistry, anatomy, pharmacy, or physiology; epidemiology; or public health.
At least four years of experience reviewing, analyzing, and summarizing scientific and clinical research published in peer-reviewed journals.
Working knowledge of evaluating scientific journal articles, interpreting medical writing and statistical reports, and searching literature through Medline or PubMed.
Experience contributing to scientific reports and journal articles, and adjusting messaging for audiences with different knowledge levels.
Ability to interpret scientific, clinical, statistical, and research data and prepare research-based reports with an understanding of clinical practice and public health implications.
Ability to understand study, clinical trial, and statistical conclusions and the variables involved.
Ability to identify key published literature and apply knowledge of study structure, design, and statistical methods to assess study and clinical-trial strengths and limitations.
Ability to manage evidence review, evidence analysis, and report development across multiple projects and timelines.
Strong organizational, time-management, planning, verbal communication, and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate across departments, adapt to competing priorities, serve as a resource, and carry out projects independently with staff and physicians, with guidance from the Manager of Science & Research as needed.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Background in health care or medical research.
Knowledge of dermatology.
Strong knowledge of evidence-based medicine.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the day-to-day research request workflow, track internal and external requests through completion, maintain records of scientific outputs, and prepare quarterly reports summarizing answered requests.
Use evidence-based methods to identify and analyze dermatology and related medical literature.
Draft and revise Academy materials, scientific resources, and position statements, and prepare manuscripts for submission to JAAD and other dermatology and scientific journals.
Assist with preparing and monitoring budgets for Academy science and research efforts, including staff liaison roles for Councils, Committees, and Task Forces.
Support administration of award and research grant programs, including the Young Investigators Award.
Provide scientific and technical support to volunteer physician groups, including the Emerging Diseases Task Force, Young Investigator Award Workgroup, Council on Science and Research, Workgroups, Ad Hoc Task Forces, and ERGs.
Contribute to departmental evidence-based and augmented-intelligence projects as assigned.
Develop research resources for staff and members with the Manager of Science & Research and share scientific expertise with Science & Research Team colleagues.
Support scientific needs and requests from public, media, patient, member, Communications, Advocacy & Policy, Development & Revenue, and other audiences.
Support the staff liaison to the Emerging Diseases Task Force, Young Investigators Award Workgroup, and other volunteer physician group scientific efforts as needed.