Program Officer, Methods

About Us

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is an independent nonprofit organization authorized by Congress in 2010. Its mission is to fund research that will provide patients their caregivers and clinicians with the evidence-based information needed to make better-informed healthcare decisions. PCORI is committed to continually seeking input from a broad range of stakeholders to guide its work.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Chief Research Infrastructure Officer the Program Officer is responsible for strategic decision-making and high-level program planning management and monitoring of a program portfolio and program activities that advance PCORIs patient-centered research agenda. The primary responsibilities include providing scientific oversight for funded research awards developing funding announcements managing the Methodology Consult program supporting the PCORI Methodology Committee in the development and updates to the Methodology Standards and evaluating and implementing activities to further the strategic direction of the Patient Centered Research Program Department.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

GeneralProgramResponsibilities:

• AssistsPCORInfrastructureChiefSeniorAdvisorandAssociateDirectorswithinResearchInfrastructureandInnovationand Patient Centered Research leadership in identifying and implementing strategic objectives for the Program.
• Identifiesandmanagesthedevelopmentandimplementationofprogramfundingactivities( announcements programmatic review of research applications and scientific oversight of research awards).
• SupportsthePCORIMethodologyCommitteeinthedevelopmentandrefinementoftheMethodologyStandardsandother initiatives to support methodological innovation.
• CollaborateswithstafffromotherPatientCenteredResearchprogramsaswellasCommunicationsandContracts Management staff in implementing program activities.
• WorkscloselywithateamofPCORIstaffinmanagingresearchawards.
• Providessupporttocarryoutanyotherdutiesthatmayreasonablyberequiredinlinewithgeneralprogramresponsibilities Portfolio Management:
• IdentifiesandmanagesthedesignandimplementationofactivitiesrelatedtothedevelopmentofprogramspecificPCORI funding announcements (e.g. convening workgroup and advisory panels meetings working with external organizations including government organizations)
• DevelopswithassistancefromPCORIstaffandexternalorganizationsprogramspecificPCORIfundingannouncements.
• ActivelyengagesinPCORIsprocessesforreviewingandawardingapplicationsreceivedthroughthePCORIfunding announcement process.
• Advisesawardeesontheexecutionoftheircontracts
• Engages in active portfolio management by monitoring awardees attainment of contract milestones and overall study progressconductingsitevisitsandimplementinglearningnetworksorconferencestofacilitatesharedlearningopportunities for relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborates with contract management staff to assess the status of projects.
• Evaluates the programs portfolio to ensure balance and to identify the need for modification of strategic funding directions and opportunities.
• Advises potential applicants regarding their applications and the application process.

Organizational Responsibilities and Contributions:

• Represent PCORI publicly regarding program direction program funding and the application process and award results.
• Participateinconferencesseminarsandotherprofessionaldevelopmentactivitiestomaintainandenhanceexpertiseand professional status.
• assigned by PCORI management.
• Keeps the Research Infrastructure and Innovation and Patient Centered Research Program teams appraised of developments and occurrences in the field that are likely to affect program decision-making strategies and/or award decision-making.

Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above.

Statements outlined in this section are designated as essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Required Skills:

• Strongwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills
• Abilitytohandleandmanagemultipleprioritieseffectively;mustbeadeptatorganizingtimeefficiently;hightolerancefor ambiguity; ability to understand and work effectively with PCORI staff members
• Able to synthesize material and focus quickly on the essence of an issue; to identify major opportunities in a specific area; to see the big picture
• Strongoralpresentationskills
• Strongprojectandpeoplemanagementskills
• Personally motivated to support PCORIs mission and goals; to work independently and in teams to think imaginatively about opportunities;tocreateandrespondtoinnovativeapproachestoaddressinganissue;toinspireotherstoworktowardsachieving team goals
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills; collegial energetic able to develop productive relationships with colleagues awardees consultants external funders and others who contribute to program development and management
• Sound judgment and maturity exemplified by consistent professionalism in dealing with individuals at all levels both internally and externally
• Abilitytomakedecisionsjustifyrecommendationsandisresponsiveandclearwithfundingannouncementapplicants
• AbilitytotravelasrequiredincludingforsitevisitsandrepresentingPCORIatexternalmeetings.
• Proficientin the useoftechnology
• Abilitytolinkorganizationalgoalstoindividualdepartmentmissionsandactivities
• Abilitytoenvisioninnovativesolutions
• Demonstrated expertise in study designs and statistical methods for conducting clinical studies