Clinical Research Scientist I, Global Critical Care Program

The Department of Global Pediatric Medicine (GPM) is a growing department looking for professionals who are eager to help implement the St. Jude Global (SJG) mission of training the clinical workforce, developing and strengthening health systems and patient-centered initiatives, and advancing knowledge to sustain continuous improvement through research.  We're looking for our newest team member-the Clinical Research Scientist I - Global Critical Care Program.
**Applicants for this role must submit a cover letter to be considered***

**This role is eligible for remote work**

The Global Critical Care Program Clinical Research Scientist I is responsible for:

- Initiate and conduct mixed methods implementation science research with and without direct supervision

- Coordinate multisite human subjects research approval and data collection across global centers

- Oversee mixed methods data analysis

- Present and publish research results

- Support development of applications for external and internal funding

- Mentor junior research trainees in mixed methods research and implementation science methods

- Provide implementation science methods consultation and training to GPM staff and global collaborators

- Supervise and assists with management of large, multidisciplinary research teams

- Support implementation of evidence-based interventions at global partner centers


Skills and Abilities needed for this role:

- Ability to initiate and conduct implementation science research and support implementation of evidence-based interventions without supervision

- Advanced knowledge of and skills in implementation science and/or clinical research

- Experience with oversight and training of implementation science/clinical - research personnel

- Experience with research mentorship, particularly of junior research trainees

- General knowledge of medical, scientific, and technical terminology used in clinical and/or implementation science research, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods studies

- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a variety of constituencies

- Experience with manuscript and/or grant writing

- Experience presenting research at scientific conferences

- Experience working remotely across geographically and linguistically diverse teams

- Skills in providing a culturally sensitivity work environment for diverse teams and collaborators

- Ability to solve problems and make independent decisions

- Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

- Detail oriented

- Ability to anticipate, manage, and adapt to change

- Skills with word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail, database and presentation computer software applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

- Ability to use statistical analysis software (e.g. R) and qualitative analysis software (e.g. MAXQDA, NVivo) preferred

- Fluency in a second language is preferred

**All candidates must submit a cover letter to be considered for the position.

*Eligible for Remote Work


Minimum Education:

A MD or a PhD in an appropriate scientific field is required.  Implementation Science, Global Health, or degree in a related field preferred

Minimum Experience:

- Three (3) years of relevant and productive research experience in clinical/population-based outcomes and health behavior research required

- Experience must include study design methodology, protocol development, study conduct and analysis

- Experience conducting implementation science research or supporting implementation practice outside of the US preferred

- Clinical and/or global health work experience preferred

Responsibilities:

• Lead clinical research design and implementation activities (e.g., experimental design review; identification of appropriate research procedures/methodologies QC procedures finalization; design and testing of data collection instruments; project-specific protocol compliance oversight).
• Assist with the management of large, multidisciplinary research operations and the instruction of research staff.
• Oversee execution of multiple concurrent projects/studies.
• Oversee/coordinate engagement with study participants and related outcomes (e.g., interviewer scripts, informed consent, data entry, procurement of medical record/specimens).
• Coordinate communication with principal investigators across multiple sites to anticipate, clarify, and address needs for efficient conduct of research.
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