Deputy Executive Director for Patient-Centered Research Programs

The Company is seeking a Deputy Executive Director for Patient-Centered Research Programs. This high-profile role is pivotal in shaping and advancing patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research at a national level. The successful candidate will be a transformative, mission-driven leader with over 15 years of experience in a relevant research area, such as health services research, pragmatic clinical trials, or outcomes research. A strong commitment to engaging patients and healthcare communities in research is essential. The role involves strategic and executive leadership, external engagement, and cross-departmental integration to ensure the organization's research funding enterprise operates with excellence, efficiency, and innovation. Key responsibilities for the Deputy Executive Director include enhancing and driving the programmatic strategy, leading the development of long-range strategic plans, and ensuring that the organization's work is visible and impactful on a national scale. The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in a clinical, scientific, or public health-related field, and a proven track record of program administration within a clinical or research setting. They should be a compelling communicator, a collaborative leader, and have a public service approach with a focus on transparency and stakeholder engagement. The role also requires the ability to foster a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and partnership, and to attract, develop, and retain top talent in a mission-driven, collaborative workplace.