Implementation Scientist Faculty

Intermountain Healthcare; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated research professional to support and lead innovative research projects. This role involves designing studies, managing data systems, and translating research into clinical applications. The successful candidate will mentor junior investigators, publish findings, and contribute to grant writing efforts. Join a team committed to advancing healthcare through rigorous research and collaboration, ensuring that your work has a meaningful impact on patient care and clinical excellence. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of healthcare delivery while fostering a culture of wellness and professional growth.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Wellness programs

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Professional experience in research with a focus on data management and study design.
• Experience mentoring junior researchers and securing funding for projects.

Responsibilities

• Designs and manages research projects, ensuring compliance with protocols.
• Writes manuscripts and presents findings at national conferences.

Skills

Study Design

Quality Improvement

Data Management

Research Coordination

Program Management

Risk Assessment

Documentation

Manuscript Writing

Grant Writing

Mentorship

Education

MD/DO or Ph.D in a clinical or life science field

Tools

MS Project

Statistical Analysis Tools

Job description

Job Description:

This position supports research efforts throughout the system and is accountable to support and/or lead research projects and to ensure that appropriate processes are implemented and maintained according to research protocol. This role will advise research staff regarding project identification, data collection and analysis, computer programming and integration into the Electronic Medical Record.

This position designs research and assessment techniques to achieve desired outcomes and/or to comply with regulations, grant requirements, compliance, or clinical excellence initiatives. This position translates pragmatic research into clinical applications (bench-to-bedside), which may involve managing large data bases, creating reports, training clinicians / scientists / associates, and designing metrics to measure outcomes resulting from translational research applied in clinical settings.

This position creates the procedures for research data collection and/or electronic medical records and is responsible for managing the ongoing research efforts and integrity of existing data systems and ensuring integration across the organization. This position may serve on research committees, developing and reviewing and/or writing grants as part of scientific review groups as needed, mentor junior investigators and work alongside clinicians in developing research ideas, serving on the IRB, reviewing and editing abstracts and manuscripts, serving on external scientific committees on behalf of Intermountain Health or other internal research leadership positions.

Essential Functions

• Routinely writes manuscripts and publishes in peer-reviewed journals, ensuring that research findings are shared with the broader scientific community.
• Presents research at national conferences, which helps to establish the researcher’s reputation and fosters collaboration with other experts in the field.
• Contributes to the writing and submission of competitive grants, which are crucial for securing extramural funding. Demonstrates a strong ability to craft compelling proposals that attract financial support from external sources, enabling the continuation and expansion of research initiatives.
• Independently designs studies of low to moderate complexity. Applies for and manages competitive extramural funding to support these projects, showcasing the ability to develop innovative research ideas and secure the necessary resources to bring them to fruition.
• Serves as a mentor to more junior investigators and research caregivers, providing guidance and support to foster their professional development. Independently supervises and guides the strategy for a research team, ensuring cohesive work towards common objectives and achieving high standards of research excellence.
• Independently oversees a research program consisting of multiple research projects occurring simultaneously. Manages the overall strategy and execution of the program, ensuring that all projects align with organizational goals and are completed efficiently and effectively.
• Routinely serves as the principal investigator on studies of moderate to high complexity. Consistently secures competitive extramural funding to support these research activities, demonstrating expertise in managing complex projects and obtaining necessary resources.
• Provides research service by serving on institutional committees, taking on administrative roles, or developing organizational strategies and policies. Contributes to the broader mission and governance of the institution, ensuring that research efforts are aligned with institutional priorities and standards. This involvement is critical for shaping the future direction of the organization and promoting a culture of research excellence.
• Demonstrates knowledge of quality improvement principles, study design, and statistical modeling to evaluate research activities. Identifies opportunities for improving healthcare delivery across clinical areas and research programs, ensuring that research outcomes lead to tangible improvements in patient care.

Skills

• Study Design
• Quality Improvement
• Data Management
• Research Coordination
• Program Management
• Risk Assessment
• Documentation
• Manuscript Writing
• Grant Writing
• Mentorship

Minimum Qualifications

• MD/DO or Ph.D in a clinical or life science field of study. Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution. Education is verified.
• Demonstrated professional experience in research.
• Has received or is eligible to receive an academic appointment at Intermountain Health.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating and training in a healthcare / academic / industry research setting.
• Demonstrated experience in study designing, developing, and analyzing research outcome data.
• Research and collaboration experience to interact effectively in academic, corporate, and clinical cultures on a national/international basis.
• Experience using statistical research methods and their use in outcomes data reporting.
• Experience writing manuscripts, SOPs, technical specifications, and managing implementation projects.
• Demonstrated understanding of data management functions and processes.
• Ability to travel to various locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a 'Principal Investigator' in grant-funded projects of relevant field.
• Experience in a role requiring the ability to demonstrate proficiency with MS project and database applications.
• Experience in obtaining grants.
• Experience in publishing in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience in study coordination and collaboration.
• Familiarity with statistical and informatics/bioinformatics analysis tools.
• Experience working within a hospital clinical area or an understanding of workflows and hospital processes.

Physical Requirements:

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate supplies and equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location: Transformation Center

Work City: Murray

Work State: Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$54.03 - $85.04

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.