The Robert J. Margolis, MD, Center
for Health Policy at Duke University seeks to address critical health policy
challenges and deliver practical, innovative, and evidence-based solutions to
improve health and the value of health care. The interdisciplinary nature of
Duke-Margolis brings together policy experts, researchers, health care
professionals, and students from across Duke’s schools of medicine, nursing,
law, public policy, business, and engineering, and fosters extensive
relationships with stakeholders both internal and external. These relationships
span foundations, private sector organizations, state and federal governments,
and global entities. The Center fosters excellence, leadership, and scholarship
at every level. Duke-Margolis has an opening for a
Managing Associate to develop and manage major components of the Center’s research
and policy analysis related to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The individual
in this role will manage day-to-day activities of projects related to AMR with
a goal to advance innovation in payment, policy, and development for
antimicrobial products (drugs, vaccines, devices, and diagnostics). Impact will
be at both the national and state level, including engagement with state and
Federal governments and private-sector entities. The Managing Associate will
collaborate with research staff and faculty to write white papers,
peer-reviewed publications, policy memos, and other related research
deliverables. This role is actively involved in portfolio development and
regularly interacts with project funders, collaborators, stakeholders, and
senior Duke-Margolis leadership to develop the strategic plan for the
portfolio. The worksite for this position is
anticipated to be the Duke-Margolis office in Washington, DC. Candidates based
in Durham, NC would also be considered. This position will require
approximately 10% travel between these locations (when travel restrictions are
lifted) to collaborate with Center faculty and research staff. Principal Duties and
Responsibilities: Research and
Content Development
- Leads
research, writing, and analyses related to a content-specific portfolio of
Duke-Margolis policy and research activities.
- Provides
substantial expertise and skill in design and conduct of qualitative and quantitative
analyses.
- Interacts
with internal and external collaborators, including government agencies,
research and/or policy organizations, and health systems.
- Collaborates
with senior staff and faculty to write white papers, peer-reviewed
publications, policy memos, and other related research deliverables.
- Provides
guidance to research teams’ work in research, outlining, drafting, and
editing of project materials. Ensures quality and accuracy of project
deliverables.
- Represents
the Duke-Margolis Center at events and conferences to disseminate research
findings.
Project
Management and Coordination
- Develops
plans for project-related events, including identification of proposed
speakers or panelists, content, work plans, and meetings.
- Tracks
and manages day-to-day activities, all project milestones, deliverables,
and timelines through collaboration with colleagues and external
stakeholders.
- Interacts
with sponsors to advance project deliverables and maintain positive
relationships.
- Oversees
the development and planning of meetings.
- Works
with Center Research Directors, executive leadership, project Principal
Investigators, and financial staff to monitor budgets; ensures project
staffing and activities are within budget projections and scope and meet
contractual obligations. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility.
- Coordinates
internal and external communication as needed for team projects.
- Collaborates
with Center executive leadership, faculty, and other senior staff to
develop and implement work plans, deliverable content, research agendas, and
timelines; coordinates execution of work by project teams.
- Works collaboratively
with events and communication teams to direct communication strategies and
event management and planning
Portfolio
Development
- Collaborates
with Duke-Margolis leadership to identify and select priority research
areas and projects as part of the strategic planning of the Center.
- Provides
project leadership to oversee efforts to identify financial support and
prepare grant proposals for the successful development, planning and
execution of these projects.
- Formulates
and organizes opportunities for faculty to collaborate on specific
research projects.
- Liaises
with external funders, collaborators, and Duke-Margolis leadership to
develop project proposals.
Education/Experience Requirements:
- Education and work experience that meets one of the
following:
- Advanced degree (e.g., MD, PhD, PharmD) and at least three years
of relevant work experience, OR
- Master’s degree with training in a relevant scientific
discipline (e.g., biochemistry, immunology, virology, microbiology, cell
biology), policy area (e.g., health policy, health economics, public health),
or other relevant field and at least six years of relevant work
experience.
- Strong scientific background in infectious disease and
training or experience in health policy, public policy, or public health
strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to plan and organize content with attention to
detail and creativity.
- Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with
varied responsibilities, preferably with prior experience in a government,
non-profit, or policy-focused organization.
- Demonstrated proficiency in policy research, including the
ability to synthesize content from a broad range of sources.
- Demonstrated proficiency in qualitative and quantitative
analysis.
- Proven competence in leading and managing research projects.
- Experience and/or demonstrated knowledge of pharmaceutical
and/or antimicrobial product development, payment, and/or policy.
Knowledge of methods for evaluation of payment and other policy reforms
preferred.
- Proven record of publication in peer-reviewed journals and/or
impactful policy-relevant publications is preferred.
Knowledge/Skills Requirements:
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to coordinate a variety of tasks simultaneously and
manage a project team effectively.
- Ability to exercise good judgement and initiative.
- Able to function independently, with experience collaborating
with diverse teams.
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current trends and regulations relevant
to antimicrobial products.
- Familiarity with biothreats, infectious disease preparedness,
and/or the challenges associated with antibiotic development and marketing
preferred.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and relevant research and
analytic software.
- Ability to travel 10% when appropriate (Duke travel is
currently restricted).
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work
to be performed in this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list
of all responsibilities and duties required. Employees may be directed to
perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this
description.This position will be renewable annually upon funding availability
from the Center. To be considered for this position, applicants must submit
materials online. Review of applications will begin as they are received. Application Materials Required
- Cover
letter, including statement of work location sought (Durham, NC or
Washington, DC)
- Curriculum
Vitae
- Three
References (names and email addresses)
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* (posted 2020/09/23, listed until 2021/04/30)