Senior Research Scientist and Director, DVBIC at Magellan Health Services inc in silver spring, Maryland

Job Description:

This position provides scientific management and guidance to the government regarding a congressionally mandated 15-year multi-phase epidemiological longitudinal study that considers diverse psychosocial and neurobiological risk and protective factors for outcomes from traumatic brain injury in service members, and the effects on family members. Subject matter expert in the sub-specialized field of traumatic brain injury (TBI), consulting with and assisting other groups across academia and the federal government in the development and implementation of innovative TBI related health programs that will serve as a basis for new education materials. Consults with and assists other groups in the development and implementation of TBI related health programs.

• Provides scientific direction and oversight for the 15-Year Longitudinal study, with particular focus on service members in the community, and their caregivers and family members. Will serve as the primary subject matter expert for Congressional inquiries of this research.


• Provides scientific oversight for all aspects of a large clinical investigation project including study concept development, protocol design, form development, submission through regulatory bodies, data collection and analysis, production of professional manuscripts for journal submission and professional presentations.


• Consults and assists other groups in the development and implementation of TBI related health programs.


• Documents findings and recommendations in clinical investigation reports, peer-reviewed publications, and conference presentations.


• Ensures clinical investigation project activities and records are in compliance with study, IRB, and organizational requirements, ensures that data and paperwork is properly stored/maintained according to regulations.


• Works closely with the Director of Clinical Affairs to ensure that current research initiatives have clinical relevance.


• Works closely with the Quality Improvement director to identify opportunities for improvement in the clinical program, and to devise strategies to effect improvement though the use of Lean Six Sigma techniques.


• Follows guidelines to support this large project with knowledge of general directives established by and with the Principle Investigator.


• Serves as points of contact for communication for the program, receiving support requests and ensuring that all required documents and procedures are performed within established guidelines.


• Coordinates, oversees, monitors and has day-to-day direction over project activities.


• Ensures scientific quality and progression of the project meeting milestones as targeted. Assigns responsibilities appropriate for contract staff or contract support personnel related to the project.


• Primary representative to present the PI at meetings or other professional interactions with high level stakeholders.


• Communicates with and oversees collaborations regarding the 15 Yr Study with academic institutions and other external authorities.


• Provides scientific review of prospective personnel's history regarding scientific personnel recruitment.

Other Job Requirements

Responsibilities

• Training and experience in Health Psychology preferred.


• Teaching in Rehabilitation, Research Education, or Brain Injury preferred


• Serve on board(s), association(s), panel(s) relating to TBI


• 15+ years experience in TBI or other clinical patient care, clinical investigation, education, and/or initiatives preferred.

• Doctoral level degree in Psychology or Public Health required.


• 10+ years experience in TBI or other clinical patient care, clinical investigation, education, and/or initiatives.


• Demonstrated track record in successful development and implementation of clinical investigation projects, and dissemination of findings.


• Demonstrated track record in publishing in peer-reviewed journals as lead author and disseminating clinical investigation findings at professional conferences.


• May encounter patients who are confused, agitated, or abusive.


• Knowledge of the principles and theoretical concepts of outcome from brain injury including neurocognitive and neuro-behavioral effects, treatment, rehabilitation, and supportive care requirements.


• Theoretical understanding of the impact of brain injury on the family caregiver and other family members.


• Possess general clinical investigation knowledge in TBI and caregivers.


• Demonstrated ability to oversee a large and dispersed multi-disciplinary clinical investigation team.


• Ability to develop and implement scientifically sound clinical investigation protocols required.


• Knowledge to effectively author professional, peer reviewed journal articles, manuscripts, clinical investigation grant applications, posters, and clinical investigation reports required.


• Ability to select and apply statistical techniques appropriate to the brain injury clinical investigation protocols under development and/or application is required.


• Ability to interact with a network of clinicians and clinical investigators for sharing new clinical finding developments, CPGs, identifying opportunities and generating new ideas required.


• Knowledge of the administrative and regulatory processes appropriate to the above assignments is required.


• Proven track record of securing grant funding is strongly desirable within the federal arena.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.

General Job Information

Title
Senior Research Scientist and Director, DVBIC

Grade
30

Work Experience
Clinical

Education
PhD: Psychology (Required), PhD: Public Health (Required)

License and Certifications - Required

License and Certifications - Preferred

Magellan Health Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Tobacco-free workplace. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Every employee must understand, comply and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their position.