Implementation Science Leader for Pharma & Health Outcomes

RTI International; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Job summary

RTI Health Solutions is seeking an Associate Director, Implementation Scientist to lead implementation science projects for pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients. You will oversee scoping, study design, execution, interpretation, and delivery, ensuring scientific rigor, timelines, budgets, and client communication.

Collaboration across RTI-HS and RTI International is expected. The role requires a PhD in a relevant field with 2+ years of direct experience (or a master’s with 4+ years), deep

Qualifications

• PhD in implementation science or related field plus 2+ years of relevant experience; OR a Master’s with 4+ years.
• Demonstrated experience applying implementation science theories, models, and outcomes.
• Strong understanding of pharmaceutical development and evidence generation.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex implementation science projects from scoping to final delivery.
• Provide strategic direction on applying implementation science to pharmaceutical development.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage client communication and risks.
• Contribute to proposals, capability presentations, and business development.

Skills

Implementation science

Research leadership

Qualitative & quantitative research

Client communication

Strategic thinking

Education

PhD in implementation science or related field

Master's degree with relevant experience

Job description

RTI Health Solutions is seeking an Associate Director, Implementation Scientist to lead implementation science projects for pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients. You will oversee scoping, study design, execution, interpretation, and delivery, ensuring scientific rigor, timelines, budgets, and client communication.

Collaboration across RTI-HS and RTI International is expected. The role requires a PhD in a relevant field with 2+ years of direct experience (or a master’s with 4+ years), deep