Interested in game-changing clinical research and improvement science that's transforming the healthcare industry? Ready to make a real impact? Premier's Applied Sciences division is a trusted leader in accelerating healthcare improvement through services, actionable data and scalable solutions, spanning the continuum of care and enabling sustainable innovation and rigorous research. These services and real-world data are valuable resources for the pharmaceutical, device and diagnostic industries, academia, federal and national healthcare agencies, as well as hospitals and health systems. With over 20 years of data representing 25% of U.S. inpatient discharges and 2.7 billion outpatient encounters, our database is unmatched. Be part of a Premier team dedicated to helping organizations solve real-world issues and improve the overall quality, safety and cost-effectiveness of care.

What will you be doing:

• Create 5 year strategic plan to grow and evolve Prospective research studies and projects
• Develop increased capabilities in prospective research, from recruitment to study execution
• Serve as the PAS point of contact for staff within and outside of PAS for general expertise in prospective research
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Facilitate talent acquisition, development, succession, retention process
• Performance management, coaching, development of staff
• Build and lead the team of staff that can support and deliver to the goals and the vision for the group and the division
• Train team and supporting staff on industry best practices, improvement science, and professional standards
• Communicate and administer corporate, Performance Services segment, and departmental policies
• Facilitate team communication to ensure staff is informed
• Budgeting and management of staff capacity, utilization, and operating expense
• Ensure staff plan and report billable and non-billable time accurately
• Work with appropriate team members and other Premier stakeholders to develop and disseminate the value proposition, media and other marketing and promotional materials necessary for project support and recruitment
• In collaboration with the business development team, strategically drive client prospective research discussions
• Translate stakeholder objectives into research opportunities
• Establish research agenda and determine, organize, and prioritize projects
• Ensures scientifically valid and feasable project outcomes
• Ensure that data and deliverables meet internal and external clients' expectations
• Support the design of prospective research solutions based on client needs including development of framework, strategic outlook, and future technologies
• Work with and leverage internal and external stakeholders to gain actionable intelligence from data sources to enhance research proposal and business development
• Lead and create content deliverables and project scope
• Provide research guidance to PAS's research initiatives
• Attend conferences and national meetings to network with key thought leaders in field
• Provide thought leadership in medical care delivery via contributions to peer reviewed journals, industry blogs, and other appropriate forums.
• Potential travel of 40-59% within the US.

Required Qualifications:

• Extensive experience people management and leading teams in the design and execution of prospective research
• Business acumen and experience in supporting the sales process, responding to RFPs, creation of scopes of works, and reporting on contracted deliverables
• Leadership of cross functional teams

Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

Education:

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant Experience to include:

• 15 years Applicable Experience
• Hands on experience with leading Improvement and Implementation Science solutions in healthcare sector
• Direct healthcare operations experience, including work with senior leadership at providers and Life Science companies

Preferred Education:

PhD

Additional Job Requirements:

• Remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time

• Be adaptive and change priorities quickly; meet deadlines

• Attention to detail

• Operate computer programs and software

• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats.

• Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or the public)

• Making independent decisions

• Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions

Employees also receive access to the following benefits:

*Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance

*401k retirement program

*Paid time off

*Participation in Premier's employee incentive plans

*Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

Premier at a glance:

• Ranked #1 on Charlotte's Healthiest Employers list for 2019, 2020 and 2022, and 49th Healthiest Employer in America (2022)
• Named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for the 13th year in a row
• The only company to be recognized by KLAS twice for Overall Healthcare Management Consulting
  

Employees receive:

• Perks and discounts
• Access to on-site and online exercise classes
• Paid time off to volunteer in their communities

Premier is looking for smart, agile individuals like you to help us transform the healthcare industry. Here you will find critical thinkers who have the freedom to make an impact. Colleagues who share your thirst to learn more and do things better. Teammates committed to improving the health of a nation. See why incredible challenges require incredible people.

Premier is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful discrimination because of their age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, covered military or protected veteran status (e.g., status as a Vietnam Era veteran, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Serviced Medal veteran, recently separated veteran, or other protected veteran) disability, or any other applicable federal, state or local protected class, trait or status or that of persons with whom an applicant associates. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Premier complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply.

Premier also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability or those who have a sincerely held religious belief. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply toor contact Premier Recruiting at 704.816.5200.

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