[Remote] Survey Director (Research Scientist/Senior Research Scientist)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Arbor Research Collaborative for Health is seeking a Research Scientist or Senior Research Scientist to support work related to the CMS CAHPS for MIPS program. The role involves providing scientific and operational oversight for research projects, mentoring staff, and contributing to major research initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and operational oversight for research and survey operation projects, often including as a principal investigator or project director. Work with a Project Manager to oversee the management of individual and team tasks and timelines. Build and maintain relationships with project sponsors, external partners, and internal managers and staff
• Direct study protocol development and analytic approaches. Provide mentorship and/or guidance to analytic staff
• Contribute to ongoing major research projects, as well as provide input into new directions for existing program areas
• Lead or participate in successful proposals for new research studies that meaningfully support or extend Arbor Research’s portfolio
• Develop and carry out methodological and/or applied research leading to peer-reviewed publications, reports to sponsoring agencies, and other dissemination strategies. Research agendas will be formulated to target both individual and organizational development goals and may be supported by funded project activity and dedicated organizational resources
• Present seminars, talks, and lectures externally on behalf of Arbor Research, and internally for staff advancement and education
• Work creatively to identify additional ways to translate research findings into improving health services practice and policy

Skills

• PhD or master's degree in health services research, survey research, biostatistics, epidemiology, health economics, health policy, or another social science field
• Seven (7) years of professional experience at Arbor Research and/or a comparable organization
• At least (4) four years as an executive level manager responsible for managing large-scale survey administration projects for quality reporting, payment programs, or similar projects and programs
• Demonstrated experience of effectively communicating with clients, partners, and other individuals representing various roles within professional disciplines supporting programs and care models, such as the Merit-Based Incentive Program and the Medicare Shared Savings Program
• Demonstrated experience providing direction and structure to support providing accurate survey data and other contract deliverables to meet the goals of multiple quality and payment initiatives
• Experience with CAHPS surveys, ideally for clinicians and groups
• Experience working with CMS, ideally as a leader on CMS-funded contracts in research, operations, or technical assistance
• Capability to succeed in research, as demonstrated by development of specific content-area expertise, lead or senior authorship on refereed publications, and/or invited presentations
• Demonstrated potential for success in a leadership role for research projects, as well as securing funding for new projects consistent with the Arbor Research mission
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong mentoring skills, possibly including supervisory or teaching experience
• Ability to travel, including international travel, with several nights away from home per year

Company Overview

• Arbor Research Collaborative for Health conducts studies in epidemiology and public health with the goal of improving patient outcomes. It was founded in 1995, and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.arborresearch.org/.

Company H1B Sponsorship

• Arbor Research Collaborative for Health has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2025, 4 in 2022, 9 in 2021, 2 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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