Clinical Evidence Methodologist

American Academy of Pediatrics; Itasca (IL); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement savings plans

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) seeks a Clinical Evidence Methodologist (Grant Funded) to lead evidence reviews and translate findings into actionable recommendations for pediatric care. This senior role coordinates multi-disciplinary teams and ensures rigorous methods guide policy statements, clinical reports, and online content.

Responsibilities include guiding experts, conducting systematic reviews with GRADE, and presenting results to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in epidemiology, public health, health services research, quality and safety, health administration, nursing, social sciences, or related discipline required.
• PhD/DrPH preferred.
• At least four years' related experience in health services research and/or delivery of health care services, including applying project management principles, leading complex initiatives, and coordinating work across multiple partners.
• Experience applying the GRADE framework to assess the quality of clinical evidence and develop recommendations is preferred.
• Familiarity with Improvement Science and quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, evidence-based medicine, and the application of epidemiologic principles to the development of clinical recommendations is required.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, project management, interpersonal, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Guide AAP member subject matter experts throughout clinical recommendations development process for policy statements, clinical reports, technical reports, guidelines, and online publications.
• Manage systematic review related tasks including development and implementation of search strategies, protocols, extraction templates, analytic plans, and reports. Document search and review strategies for reproducibility. Apply frameworks such as GRADE to translation of evidence to recommendations.
• Communicate results of evidence analysis to appropriate groups and assist in incorporating the evidence with other important contextual factors in both verbal and written form.
• Lead project management and support for authors and staff to ensure systemic reviews are incorporated into development timelines and executed in accordance with overall project timelines.
• Plan evaluation criteria for policies, reports, and guidelines with a lens toward translation into AAP recommendations and related work products for clinicians and the public.
• Work with authors to appropriately appraise evidence including assessment of risk of bias.
• Conduct a narrative synthesis, and prepare sections of manuscripts, including incorporation of references as appropriate, based on the results of evidence review.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of experts to develop publications, clinical tools, resources, algorithms, and relevant content. Contribute to and critically review the methodological and analytical sections of policies and other deliverables.
• Provide technical advice and serve as an internal consultant on clinical methodological and analytic issues of current research related to pediatric topics to AAP staff and member groups.
• Develop a strategy and process to systematically review and update assigned AAP portfolios.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Verbal/written communication

Interpersonal

Team collaboration

Medical terminology

Ability to learn AI tools

Education

Master's degree in epidemiology or related field

PhD/DrPH preferred

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Reference library software

SmartSheet

Teams

SharePoint

AI tools familiarity

Job description

Title:

Clinical Evidence Methodologist (Grant Funded)

Reporting Relationship:

Senior Director, Pediatric Practice and Health Care Delivery

Basic Functions:

Manage the development and workflow process of assigned American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) evidence based clinical topics and associated work products, including immunizations and infectious diseases. Support the development of materials through methodologically rigorous evidence review and synthesis with effective translation of evidence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Guide AAP member subject matter experts throughout clinical recommendations development process for policy statements, clinical reports, technical reports, guidelines, and online publications.
2. Manage systematic review related tasks including development and implementation of search strategies, protocols, extraction templates, analytic plans, and reports. Document search and review strategies for reproducibility. Apply frameworks such as GRADE to translation of evidence to recommendations.
3. Communicate results of evidence analysis to appropriate groups and assist in incorporating the evidence with other important contextual factors in both verbal and written form.
4. Lead project management and support for authors and staff to ensure systemic reviews are incorporated into development timelines and executed in accordance with overall project timelines.
5. Plan evaluation criteria for policies, reports, and guidelines with a lens toward translation into AAP recommendations and related work products for clinicians and the public.
6. Work with authors to appropriately appraise evidence including assessment of risk of bias.
7. Conduct a narrative synthesis, and prepare sections of manuscripts, including incorporation of references as appropriate, based on the results of evidence review.
8. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of experts to develop publications, clinical tools, resources, algorithms, and relevant content. Contribute to and critically review the methodological and analytical sections of policies and other deliverables.
9. Provide technical advice and serve as an internal consultant on clinical methodological and analytic issues of current research related to pediatric topics to AAP staff and member groups.
10. Develop a strategy and process to systematically review and update assigned AAP portfolios.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

Master's degree in epidemiology, public health, health services research, quality and safety, health administration, nursing, social sciences, or related discipline required; PhD/DrPH preferred.

Experience:

At least four years' related experience in health services research and/or delivery of health care services, including applying project management principles, leading complex initiatives, and coordinating work across multiple partners required. Experience in applying the GRADE framework to assess the quality of clinical evidence and develop recommendations is preferred. Familiarity with Improvement Science and quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods is highly desirable.

Essential Skills:

Knowledge of medical terminology, evidence-based medicine, and the application of epidemiologic principles to the development of clinical recommendations is required. Excellent analytical, critical thinking, project management, interpersonal, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills required. Must be able to synthesize and interpret study results and derive insights, apply good judgment, manage multiple priorities simultaneously and autonomously, take initiative, collaborate effectively with various internal and external constituents, work both independently and as part of a team, and promote and maintain a positive and cooperative team-oriented work environment with a commitment to fostering a culture where everyone feels valued and respected. Strong technical acumen essential with proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel), reference library software, and familiarity with existing and emerging technologies for literature review and evidence synthesis, as well as the ability to learn and apply new technologies including the use of AI; experience with project management software (e.g., SmartSheet), virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Teams), and document collaboration sites (e.g. SharePoint); and technical writing experience preferred. Some travel and weekend work may be required, along with the need for flexibility in arranging work schedule to accommodate physicians' availability.

A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $104,760.01 - $110,580.08. Compensation decisions take into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, certifications, geographic location, business needs, and organizational policies. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes healthcare and retirement savings plans. Click to see all benefits offered: http://aap.org/BenefitsAtAAP. The AAP does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to make employment decisions.

Hybrid work environment of 40% of work time in the office per month.

The AAP offers an excellent work environment, competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package. As a reaffirmation to our employee-focused culture, since 2005 the AAP has been named one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Chicagoland area. Additionally, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans that values the strength diversity brings to our workplace.

Reasonable Accommodation: Individuals with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation in connection with the job application process may contact us at 630-626-6297 or [e-mail]. Please note, only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will receive a response.