Research Operations Dir - 42667JC

Description WellPoint is the nation's leading health benefits company serving the needs of approximately 28 million medical members nationwide. Research Operations Director
 
HealthCore, Inc., a health outcomes research firm located in Wilmington, DE, is seeking a Research Operations Director to join our dynamic, growing company.  .  Founded in 1996, and now an independently-operating subsidiary of WellPoint, HealthCore provides the health care system, biopharmaceutical industry, academia, and the Federal Government with naturalistic "real-world" research on the value and safety of various interventions in diverse patient populations. HealthCore's projects range from traditional claims-based retrospective analyses to large-scale, prospective studies in the areas of health outcomes, pharmacoeconomics, comparative effectiveness, epidemiologic and drug safety research.  
 
The Research Operations Director is responsible for a segment of HealthCore's project operations as they relate to pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical partners.  Activities to include: project conceptualization, leading the proposal preparation process, proposal defense presentations, project planning and project management. The Research Operations Director will direct teams on multiple projects simultaneously while also working with their team vice president of business development and operations on new business development.  The Research Operations Director will lead project management of HealthCore's operations by assuring the quality and timeliness of deliverables to our pharmaceutical partners as well as providing mentorship to team members.
 
Responsibilities:

• Plans, directs, and controls the resources and efforts of teams to accomplish the objectives of HealthCore and the Health Outcomes Department.  Obtains resources (people, funding, material, support) to get projects accomplished.
• Represents HealthCore in client interaction during operational stages of a project as well as in the development of new business opportunities.
• Reports project status and progress vs. plan to the Vice President, Business Development & Research Operations.
• Ensures accuracy and timeliness of output and deliverables for assigned functional areas.
• Manages resources effectively and efficiently to support HealthCore's operational needs and strategic initiatives.
• Leads team members in a matrix environment.
• Provides leadership in motivating team members to accomplish team goals and objectives.
• Develops a strong team through mentoring, training and effective organizational development practices.
• Utilizes strategic as well as industry standard metrics to measure performance.

 

Requirements Qualifications:

• This position requires a B.S. (M.S., Pharm.D., Ph.D., M.D.  or MPH strongly preferred) in health service research, biostatistics, epidemiology, or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Requires 3 years of progressively responsible experience leading project teams in Health Outcomes, plus 2 years of experience managing client interactions; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.
• Excellent analytical skills and demonstrated success in making timely and effective decisions that support the business.
• Proven proposal development and marketing skills.
• Highly effective communication skills (oral and written), and well developed interpersonal skills.
• Proven management and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated success in working effectively and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Ability to work within a dynamic rapidly growing and evolving environment.

In addition to a dynamic work environment, HealthCore offers a competitive salary and annual incentive plan as well as an outstanding benefits program, including a 401(k) plan; health, dental, and vision insurance; discounted fitness club membership; life, AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance; tuition assistance, paid parking, and an employee stock purchase plan.
 
HealthCore is located in Wilmington, DE, midway between New York City and Washington, DC.  As an independently operating subsidiary of WellPoint, Inc., HealthCore offers the resources of the nation's leading health benefits company in a small company environment.
 
To learn more about us or apply for a position, please visit www.healthcore.com
 
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