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Post Date
3 / 8 / 2024
Job Location
1333 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington, District of Columbia
About Us
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is an independent nonprofit organization authorized by Congress in 2010.
Its mission is to fund research that will provide patients, their caregivers and clinicians with the evidence-based information needed to make better-informed healthcare decisions.
Position Summary
The Program Associate is an integral part of the Merit Review Unit, reporting to the Senior Program Manager, Merit Review.
The Program Associate is responsible for performing a variety of mission-critical activities that support Merit Review staff in organizing and facilitating comprehensive scientific and technical review of applications submitted for PCORI funding.
The Program Associate works both independently and collaboratively to offer operational, logistical, and analytical support to concurrent Broad, Targeted, D&I, PCS, new PLACER, and planned Science of Engagement review panels.
This will require managing multiple complex tasks with competing deadlines and priorities.
COVER LETTER REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION
Required Skills
Duties and Responsibilities
Serve as Panel Manager for hybrid (virtual and in-person) Merit Review meetings
Support the Sr. Program Manager, MR with overall MR infrastructure including onboarding of staff, policy and practice
Support Merit Review Officers with key activities including Merit Reviewer recruitment, application responsiveness screening, active monitoring of written critiques, preparation of panel meeting materials, etc.
Provide surge support as needed in these areas as well as other daily Merit Review activities for overall team administration
Prepare routine Merit Review deliverables for internal and external dissemination to key stakeholders, including QA / QC of documents and materials for formatting and accuracy
Prepare Merit Review data and documents, including written reports, tables, and presentations for dissemination to Senior Leadership, Board workgroups, and committees.
Input information into the PCORI online system (Salesforce) and gather data for reporting purposes
Prioritize, monitor, and coordinate administrative and operational activities within Merit Review
Develop and maintain effective work processes and procedures for Merit Review
Serve as a Merit Review liaison across PCORI departments, divisions, and units
Manage the organization of the Merit Review SharePoint page and Merit Review resources
Execute special projects and other duties as assigned
COVER LETTER REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION
Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above.
Statements outlined in this section are designated as essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Required Experience
Bachelor's degree with at least two (2) years of experience as a Program Assistant or other relevant experience. Applicants with relevant experience working in health research, at a funding organization / agency, or project management preferred.
Experience and / or interest in public health preferred.
Demonstrated autonomy and self-direction in project-managing detail-oriented tasks
Attention to detail is of paramount importance to successful job performance. Must be able to demonstrate aptitude and excitement for working in a highly detail-oriented position.
Excellent organizational and administrative skills and the ability to manage and work on multiple tasks under tight deadlines
Flexibility and skill in working as a team member and comfort working in an environment with dynamic priorities
Excellent interpersonal skills. Collegial, energetic and able to develop productive relationships with colleagues, external Reviewers, consultants and others
Confident and comfortable addressing groups in both formal and informal settings and leading meetings
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for internal and external purposes
Sound judgment, integrity, and the ability to listen actively
Ability to prepare PowerPoint graphics, charts, and tabular data presentations
Proficiency in the use of technology, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and internet literacy, and willingness to learn new computer skills as necessary.
Experience with Salesforce is a plus.
COVER LETTER REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION
PCORI recommends all members of the PCORI workforce adhere to the CDC recommendations regarding staying up to date on COVID-19 vaccination.
Conflict of Interest
PCORI wants to ensure that prospective employees are aware of its conflict-of-interest policies so that employment deliberations take into consideration this aspect of PCORI employment.
PCORI requires all PCORI employees to disclose upon commencement of their employment and on an annual basis all individual and close relatives financial, business, and personal association with the potential to bias or that have the appearance of biasing one's decisions relating to PCORI.
All disclosures made by employees are made publicly available on PCORI's website. Disclosures must include all financial and business and personal associations with any health or healthcare-related organizations and include all associations with any other organizations that have the potential to bias or that have the appearance of biasing one's decisions relating to PCORI, including but not limited to vendors or other third parties with whom PCORI has a contract or that PCORI has funded.
For more information please visit PCORI-Conflict-of-Interest-Policies-Outside-Employment-Policy.pdf
PCORI conducts background checks on all applicants.
PCORI's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion :
PCORI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity both internal and external to the workplace. You can learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion here .
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
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Tracking Code
1382-858
Last updated : 2024-04-27
Full Time
$61k-80k (estimate)
03/13/2024
07/25/2024
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