Program Officer – Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute [open until filled, or position is closed]

Position Summary
Under the direction of the Scientific Program Director, the Program Officer is responsible for strategic decision-making and high-level management and monitoring of the program portfolio, funded projects, and program activities (e.g., advisory panels, workgroup meetings) that advance the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute’s research agenda. The primary responsibilities include providing intellectual and organizational leadership in designing and implementing new processes and initiatives, developing funding announcements, awarding and managing a portfolio of contracts, and evaluating program activities and program portfolio based on strategic direction of program.

 Required Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, which may include previous success in publishing first-authored scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals;
• Able to synthesize material and focus quickly on the essence of an issue; to identify major opportunities in a specific area; to see the big picture;
• Strong oral presentation skills;
• Strong project and people management skills;
• Personally motivated to support PCORI’s mission and goals; to work independently and in teams to think imaginatively about opportunities; to create and respond to innovative approaches to addressing an issue; to inspire others to work towards achieving team goals while being tolerant of ambiguity and change;
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills; collegial, energetic, able to develop productive relationships with colleagues, awardees, consultants, external funders, and others who contribute to program development and management;

For more information or to apply visit:  PCORI Careers Tracking Code 465-858