Senior Principal Clinical Researcher

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with leaders across the enterprise to align the research agenda and lead original research, quality improvement studies and analysis of Surescripts product services to identify best practices, inform industry and internal business decisions, and further patient safety.
• Develop a library of original "clinical thought leadership" content to highlight Surescripts' network and solutions (e.g., manuscripts, conference papers, blogs, white papers, etc.), ensuring the organization stays at the forefront of industry trends, supporting corporate initiatives and/or products in a timely manner and accurate insights.
• Direct initiatives to evaluate complex business problems and issues using data from internal and external sources. Bringing expertise and subject matter experts in support of multi-functional efforts to identify, interpret and produce research results.
• Serve as a clinical research expert to Data and Analytics team with respect to new product development, product design, and value proposition development.
• Present clinical research and analytic insights at industry events, trade shows and Surescripts meetings. Attend relevant healthcare and medical professional conferences and build relationships with industry thought leaders to educate them about Surescripts and relevant initiatives.
• Establishing industry partnerships with academic centers, medical associations, or governmental agencies to conduct research, and/or research on public health topics that support Surescripts' mission.
• Collaborate with Surescripts Data Governance Committee to establish and enforce data governance policies, ensuring data accuracy, security, and compliance.
• Serve as the primary leader to determine appropriate journal selection for publishable manuscripts and oversee the publication submission process.
• Manage research project budget, resource allocation, and operational efficiency of research function.

Qualifications:

Basic Requirements:
• PharmD and/or PhD or equivalent advanced degree
• 10+ years of experience in related, progressive roles
• Experience writing research grants and proposals to secure research funding
• Experience publishing various types of manuscripts (e.g., editorials, white papers, research projects)
• Experience in retail pharmacy, mail pharmacy, or hospital pharmacy practice settings or a combination of pharmacy practice and relevant industry experience
• Experience preparing and presenting materials for C-suite level executives

Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior experience in conducting clinical research within a corporate environment
• Prior experience service as a clinical subject matter expert for business development assessments
• Ability to innovate the use of advanced analytics in clinical care
• Ability to articulate valuable analytics questions
• Ability to interpret statistical analysis and act as a data translator (ability to translate raw data into actionable insights for internal/external customers)
• Knowledgeable about drug development process, value-based contracting, and Centers Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement models

Surescripts embraces flexibility through its Flexible Hybrid Work model for most positions. This model allows employees to work virtually while still utilizing our offices as collaboration centers. With alignment and agreement from your leadership, you can come and go from the office as needed.

Why Wait? Apply Now

We're a midsize company. This means you're not just another employee ID number. Here, you can build real relationships and feel supported by truly awesome people with diverse backgrounds and talents in an innovative and collaborative work culture. We strive to create an environment where you can be yourself, share your ideas and work your way. We offer opportunities for employee development, as well as competitive compensation packages and extensive benefits.

At Surescripts, base pay is one part of our Total Rewards Package (which may also include bonus, benefits etc.) and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this position is $190,600 - $233,000 per year. Your base pay may vary within or outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including (but not limited to) your qualifications, skills, experience, and location.

Benefits include, but are not limited to, comprehensive healthcare (including infertility coverage), generous paid time off including paid childbirth and parental leave and mental health days, pet insurance, and 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting. To learn more, review the Keep You and Yours Healthy, Balancing Work and Life, and Where Talent Takes Shape links under the Better Benefits. Better Work. Better Life section of our careers site.

Physical and Mental Requirements
While performing duties of this job, an employee may be required to perform any, or all of the following: attend meetings in and out of the office, travel, communicate effectively (both orally and in writing), and be able to effectively use computers and other electronic and standard office equipment with, or without, a reasonable accommodation. Additionally, this job requires certain mental demands, including the ability to use judgement, withstand moderate amounts of stress and maintain attention to detail with, or without, a reasonable accommodation.

Surescripts is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.