Job Profile Summary 

​This role focuses on performing work related to research and development of new products, innovation, and improvement of products and processes.  In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Research Programs and Projects duties: Supports the development of new products and innovation.  Includes Clinical roles focused on research projects.  Positions in this family perform basic, translational, and/or clinical research towards solving a specific problem for an entity or community.  A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs.  The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education.   A specialist level role that is a recognized subject matter expert in job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.  Typically manages large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager, coaches, reviews and delegates work to lower level professionals, resolving difficult and often complex problems.

Job Overview 

This position is a member of the Special and Scientific Staff at Tufts Medical Center. In addition to research responsibilities, also holds an academic appointment at the Tufts University School of Medicine.  May teach graduate courses at the Tufts School of Medicine and Tufts School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences in the areas of health economics and health services research, and mentoring fellows and students. 

Job Description 

Minimum Qualifications: 

1. PhD in health policy and management, health economics, health services research, or a related field, or MD/clinical doctorate with additional methods training. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. Experience on high-impact, policy-relevant research topics. 

2. Experience demonstrating funding, publication, and presentation record of accomplishment. 

3. Background in population health, health services research, health economics, decision science, epidemiology, or cost-effectiveness analysis 

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 

1. Researches and addresses questions about the value stakeholders place on health improvements, the impact of interventions on health, how value assessment affects resource allocation decisions, or the appropriateness of methodologies in the field. 

2. Researches topics such as: the impact of innovation on clinical outcomes and treatment costs, how cost-effectiveness analysis findings might influence payer reimbursement decisions, how different stakeholders assess health care technology value (“value frameworks”), how frameworks might influence payer reimbursement, whether those frameworks might make health care resource allocation more efficient, and how global health care resources might be more efficiently allocated using cost-effectiveness analysis. 

3. May teach graduate courses at the Tufts School of Medicine and Tufts School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences in the areas of health economics and health services research. 

4. May mentor Fellows and students. 

Physical Requirements:  

1. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. 

2. This is largely a sedentary role, which involves sitting most of the time, but may involve movements such as walking, standing, reaching, ascending/descending stairs and operating office equipment. 

3. Frequently required to speak, hear, communicate and exchange information. 

4. Ability to see and read computer displays, read fine print, and/or normal type size print and distinguish letters, numbers and symbols. 

Skills & Abilities: 

1.Excellent written and oral communication skills. 

2. Strong computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), and familiarity with databases (e.g., experience using MS Access).  

3. Computer programming, database, and statistical analysis skills. 

4. Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle competing demands in order to meet project timelines. 

5. Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team environment. 

6. Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities as needed. 

7. Clinical or scientific knowledge and techniques relevant to area of research. 

8. Demonstrated care in following procedures and diligence in recordkeeping. 

9. Knowledge of proper procedures for handling human and non-human body fluids. 

10. Analytical skills to appropriately develop and modify complex testing, reviewing of tests, and interpretation of findings. 

11. Meticulous and detail-oriented, be able to communicate with peers as well as investigators. 

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org.