Hybrid Clinical Research & Guideline Lead

American Academy of Dermatology; Rosemont (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Pension plan

Bonus program

Paid vacation/medical/personal days

Work-life balance

Job summary

The American Academy of Dermatology in Rosemont, IL is seeking a Manager, Clinical Research to review literature and analyze scientific articles for evidence-based clinical guidelines in collaboration with physicians.

You will serve as scientific and methodological consultant to guideline work groups and staff, contributing to research agendas and the pursuit of Academy goals. Strong literature review and medical writing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in biological sciences or related field.
• Minimum 6 years’ experience with clinical research.
• Minimum 3 years evaluating scientific journal articles.
• Strong familiarity with medical writing and terminology.
• Background in reviewing scientific/clinical research literature in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience using internet searches with Medline or PubMed with an analytical approach to technical or scientific materials.
• Knowledge of and experience with evidence-based guidelines.
• Project Coordination - Ability to coordinate clinical guideline development and research products across varying, often multi-year timelines.
• Research Skills - Strong ability to search published literature. Understanding of scientific study and clinical trial structure and design. Skill in assessing study strengths and limitations.
• Communication- Effective verbal, non-verbal, and written communication with colleagues and volunteer physicians.
• Organizational Skills - Strong organizational, time management, and planning abilities.
• Ability to execute projects under modest supervision.
• Capable of working in a flexible, team-oriented environment.
• Strategic thinking and adaptability to change.
• Project management – ability to manage tasks and deadlines.
• Qualitative and quantitative research experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary CCTF liaison to the expert physician work groups developing Clinical Practice Guidelines and supporting the Academy’s research agenda as assigned.
• Provide scientific, methodological, and administrative support for work group activities.
• Identify, review and analyze scientific articles for assigned guideline topic(s). Work with the Medical Librarian to coordinate the comprehensive search/retrieval of literature.
• Evaluate and select appropriate articles for inclusion in the guideline. Develop tables that summarize the data from selected articles for the use of physicians work groups to formulate recommendations for the guideline.
• Contribute to the completion of intradepartmental requests for scientific/research support as needed.
• Assist the Director with recommending and determining appropriate strategic goals that relate to the department and the overall Academy mission. Contribute to the development and implementation of programs to fulfill these goals as appropriate.

Skills

Communication

Project coordination

Literature review

Medical writing

Research analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Advanced degree in biological sciences or related field

Tools

Medline/PubMed

Job description

The American Academy of Dermatology in Rosemont, IL is seeking a Manager, Clinical Research to review literature and analyze scientific articles for evidence-based clinical guidelines in collaboration with physicians.

You will serve as scientific and methodological consultant to guideline work groups and staff, contributing to research agendas and the pursuit of Academy goals. Strong literature review and medical writing skills are essential.