Associate Data Director E - Research (Department of Medical Ethics)

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Posted Job Title

Associate Data Director E - Research (Department of Medical Ethics)

Job Profile Title

Associate Director E, Research

Job Description Summary

This role directs and oversees one or more aspects of a research program/ department. Directs research team and resources to accomplish specific goals/ objectives. Responsible for planning activities for the specific research program, including implementation of policies and procedures.

Job Description

The Associate Director of Data & Analytics will work closely with the Director of Data & Analytics in the Division of Health Policy and The Parity Center to manage a fast growing research portfolio and associated demand for streamlined data management processes. The Associate Director will support the Director of Data Analytics, The Parity Center Director, and The Parity Center Deputy Director to manage multiple statistical analysts who are responsible for the management and analysis of large administrative datasets and data from field experiments/clinical trials conducted by investigators in The Parity Center and affiliated institutions. The Associate Director will assist with the hiring, training, mentoring, and evaluation of Data and Analytic Core staff. They will collaborate with principal investigators and organizational leadership to guide analysts in outcome and health services research, including troubleshooting SAS programming, developing analytical strategy, and performing statistical modeling, They will help manage daily operations; establish and enforce documentation, data management, and quality standards; establish policies; and manage reporting, workflow management and staff assignments. They will assist the Director of Data & Analytics to identify, prioritize and lead continuous improvement initiatives that create more efficient data handling and data modeling processes over time and drive more effective utilization of clinical trial study infrastructures that promote better understanding of changes in health behaviors under different incentive designs. They will directly contribute to strategic planning, decision making and publications for a growing research portfolio in the capacity of co-investigator. The role of the Associate Director also includes promoting collaborations and training for a group of data analysts within MEHP and The Parity Center, setting up common study measures, functioning as the internal and external claims data expert, and building centralized data repositories that will benefit future studies.

We are profoundly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we are seeking candidates who foster and support this commitment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and 7 to 10 years of experience or Masters of Science, Masters of Arts, and 5 to 7 or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Masters Degree in public Health, Health Policy, Health Economics, or other health focused quantitative field (statistics or bio-statistics, health informatics, Data Science, economics, mathematics) preferred.

• Advanced knowledge of data management, claims data analysis, health services research methods, advanced applied statistics, and econometrics.

• At least 7 years of experience in SAS programming, with advanced SAS, STATA, R or Python programming skills

• Working knowledge of quasi-experimental methods common to observational studies, and experiences with cloud-based secured sever/study platform both internal (e.g., HSRDC) or external (e.g., VRDC)

• At least 5 years of experience conducting or supporting health economics research using large claims databases and experience with Randomized Clinical Trials

• At least 2 years of direct or indirect supervising and staff management experience including junior staff mentoring

• Demonstrated high degree of independence in decision-making and excellent organization skills.

The Targeted Pay Range for this position is $74,476.00 - 138,391.00 USD Annual. This Targeted Pay Range is only applicable to this job posting. All salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

This position is contingent upon grant funding.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$74,476.00 - $138,391.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

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Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements 
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.

• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.

• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.

• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.

• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.

• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.

• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.

• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.

• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

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