Hybrid Associate Director, Research & Quality

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About the role

  • Associate Director overseeing research and quality initiatives for SCCM. Leading strategic development and operational management to improve healthcare outcomes through evidence generation.

Responsibilities

  • Provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for SCCM’s research and quality improvement portfolio.
  • Supports the development and implementation of SCCM’s research and quality strategic plan in alignment with organizational goals.
  • Identifies emerging trends, funding opportunities, and research priorities relevant to SCCM’s mission.
  • Serves as a thought leader on quality, implementation science, and outcomes measurement.
  • Manages the implementation and management of multisite and sponsored studies, registries, and collaborative initiatives.
  • Ensures adherence to ethical and regulatory standards (e.g., IRB, HIPAA, data use agreements).
  • Supervises data analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of findings through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and white papers.
  • Leads development of metrics, dashboards, and benchmarking systems that assess clinical, educational, and organizational performance.
  • Serves as a liaison to academic, clinical, and industry partners on joint research and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

  • Clinical background such as physician, nurse, pharmacist, respiratory therapist, or related scientific field
  • Formal training in quality improvement or successful research or quality projects that have received funding preferred
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex research or quality programs from design to dissemination
  • Experience working in a professional association, academic medical center, or hospital quality department preferred
  • Experience with federal or foundation funding mechanisms (AHRQ, NIH, HRSA, PCORI)
  • Proficiency in data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau) and quality dashboards
  • Significant supervisory experience
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, and organization skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively.

Benefits

  • Flexible Work Options: With our generous remote work policy, much of your work will be from home.
  • Generous Paid Time Off: Take advantage of paid vacation and 13 paid holidays each year, plus a summer hours program for that perfect work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance coverage to keep you and your family protected.
  • Paid Parental Leave: Take the time you need to bond with your new addition to the family.
  • Matching 401(K): We invest in your future with a 401(K) matching program to help you save for retirement.
  • Educational Assistance: Continue learning and growing with educational assistance—we’re invested in your personal and professional development.

Job title

Associate Director, Research & Quality

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

$145,000 - $170,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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