Implementation Science Lead for Pharma & Health Outcomes

RTI Health Solutions; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

RTI Health Solutions seeks an Associate Director, Implementation Scientist to lead implementation science projects from scoping through delivery. You will partner with pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients to advance evidence-based adoption of therapies across development stages.

You will guide study design, ensure scientific quality, manage timelines and budgets, mentor colleagues, and contribute to business development, capability presentations, and growth of RTI-HS’s implementation science

Qualifications

• A PhD in implementation science, translational health science, public health, health services research, behavioral or social science, epidemiology, or a related field plus at least 2 years of directly relevant experience; or a relevant master’s degree plus at least 4 years of directly relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience applying implementation science theories, models, frameworks, strategies, and outcomes to real-world healthcare or life sciences questions.
• Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical development process and the role of evidence generation in clinical development, regulatory planning, market access, launch, and post-launch decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to design scientifically rigorous and operationally feasible health research studies.

Responsibilities

• Assume day-to-day ownership of assigned projects, including scope, work plans, staffing, timelines, budgets, quality, risks, and client expectations.
• Develop project plans and translate them into clear assignments, milestones, review points, and decision timelines for multidisciplinary teams.
• Monitor project financial and operational performance and take timely corrective action when delivery deviates from the agreed plan.
• Coordinate internal contributors, research sites, vendors, subcontractors, and other partners to support efficient and high-quality execution.
• Lead project-team and client meetings, communicate decisions and next steps, and maintain transparent documentation of progress and risks.
• Ensure deliverables are scientifically accurate, responsive to client needs, completed within scope, and submitted on time.
• Support the development of junior and mid-level researchers through delegation, scientific review, constructive feedback, coaching, and opportunities for increasing responsibility.

Skills

Implementation science

Research design

Client communication

Project leadership

Education

PhD in implementation science or related field

Master's degree + 4+ years experience

Job description

RTI Health Solutions seeks an Associate Director, Implementation Scientist to lead implementation science projects from scoping through delivery. You will partner with pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients to advance evidence-based adoption of therapies across development stages.

You will guide study design, ensure scientific quality, manage timelines and budgets, mentor colleagues, and contribute to business development, capability presentations, and growth of RTI-HS’s implementation science