Chief Research Officer

Job Title: Chief Research Officer Reports To: Chief Executive Officer Location: Chicago Travel Required: Level/Salary Range: DOE Position Type: Exempt, 50% to Full Time, with opportunity to be a shared position with an academic institution HR Contact: Claudria Hurt Date Posted: 10/2024 Applications Accepted By: Email: or Fax: 312.274.0069 Subject Line: Chief Research Officer Job Description: Position Summary: The Chief Research Officer (CRO) plays an instrumental role in the vision, strategic development, innovation, and implementation of community-based primary care research to address the clinical priorities of safety net health service providers and promote health equity for patients served by the AllianceChicago network. The CRO facilitates collaboration and optimization of expertise and resources across Research, Care Transformation, Data and Analytics, Clinical Informatics, and Health Information Technology service lines. Essential Duties: Develops and implements strategies for growth and expansion of the Research portfolio at AllianceChicago, including diversifying research partners, increasing funding opportunities, identifying community health priorities, optimizing stakeholder engagement, enhancing research dissemination, and ensuring adequate infrastructure. Develops, manages, and maintains relationships with key health center investigators and other research and clinical staff. Facilitates and builds collaborative relationships with network clinical partners and external investigators and stakeholders in designing, implementing, and evaluating research projects. Pursues research funding opportunities to ensure financial sustainability. Maintains productive relationships with key research institutions and funders. Manages a team of scientists, clinical investigators, research assistants, recruitment and retention specialists, research program managers, and operations lead; provides methodological and operational guidance, mentorship, and coaching. Ensures the quality and regulatory compliance of AllianceChicago research activities. Represents AllianceChicago at local, regional, and national meetings. Serves as a principal investigator on studies as appropriate. Serves as a member of the AllianceChicago Executive Leadership Team. Serves as a member of AllianceChicago Leadership Support Team. Education/Training/Expertise: A doctoral level research and/or health-related degree and postdoctoral training or equivalent experience. Working knowledge of relevant medicine, public health, evaluation, and health services issues. Eligible for or possesses an academic appointment. Familiarity with health care delivery in community health settings. Familiarity with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures; research funding institutions; and major journals. Familiarity with electronic health record systems is preferred. Experience or demonstrated interest in working with or researching vulnerable populations. Proficiency in conceptualizing and developing innovative and fundable research projects, including quantitative and qualitative methods. Strong analytical skills, including expertise in the modeling and analysis of data. Authorship in peer-reviewed publications on topics and issues relevant to this position. Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Working knowledge of standard desktop computing software packages (word processing, spreadsheeting, presentation software, Internet browsers, etc.). Experience/Requirements/Years: 7 to 10 years of health-related research experience, including community health services and patient-centered outcomes research. Working Conditions: General office and remote settings, extensive telephone and desk work at computer terminal. May be required to lift, carry, bend, reach and stand with parcels up to 25 lbs. Will work in a close multidisciplinary team environment. Will interface with clients in various settings and may be exposed during on-site visits to clinical environments where medical equipment, chemicals, and communicable diseases are present. ADA Statement: The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, state and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation. EEO Statement: AllianceChicago believes that all applicants and employees are entitled to equal employment opportunities and maintains a policy of non"discrimination. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel as qualified. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2024-11-20