Clinical Affairs Analyst at American Society for Radiation Oncology

Arlington, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Practice Statement Development, Evidence-Based Research, Project Management, Systematic Literature Review, Copyediting, Volunteer Management, Analytical Writing, Oral Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Customer Service, Time Management, Data Collection, Literature Searching, Microsoft Office Suite

Industry

Industry Associations

Description

Do you want to join a mission-driven organization that makes a difference in the U.S. healthcare landscape? Do you have a passion for improving quality health outcomes? The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) is looking for an individual with at least two years of work experience in clinical practice statement development (such as clinical practice guidelines, consensus papers, white papers, etc.) or evidence-based research to join our Guidelines team within our Clinical Affairs Department. This project coordination-oriented individual will be responsible for facilitating the evidence screening process and compiling systematic review data for presentation to volunteer work groups. Under the direction of the Assistant Director, Clinical Affairs (Guideline Methodology), this individual will also serve as a project manager for the Society’s guidelines panels and work groups which includes coordinating the development of guidelines, drafting agendas and minutes for meetings and conference calls, managing project timelines and providing expertise and suggestions on activities of the committee. NOTE: ASTRO offers a hybrid work environment. The position is based in Arlington, VA at ASTRO’s headquarters and eligible for telework up to 3x/week after an initial training period. Primary job responsibilities will include the following: Clinical Practice Guideline Development 1. Conduct environmental scans of existing guidelines and other literature to establish baseline information to support guideline and measure development. 2. Manage panel members who develop guidelines and other formal papers, following ASTRO’s development processes. 3. Coordinate with medical librarians; prepare presentation of systematic literature reviews for panels to use when developing measures, guidelines or other formal papers. 4. Perform copyediting tasks on draft version of documents; ensure content is aligned with standardized publication formats. 5. Assist in coordinating publication of clinical documents with journal staff. 6. Work closely with other guideline team members to remain current in guideline methodological developments. 7. Manage guideline review processes and work groups to ensure final submission within set deadlines. 8. Help facilitate development of other quality deliverables as needed, including but not limited to derivative materials or other research projects. Volunteer Management 1. Coordinate volunteer recruitment and involvement with ASTRO projects; assemble and analyze disclosure information as part of the potential selection process. 2. Serve as staff liaison to guideline development panels. 3. Provide project management support to drive projects to completion. 4. Schedule and participate on conference calls with panel members. 5. Assist with regular monthly conference calls with guideline subcommittee members. Project Coordination 1. Oversee projects from original concept through final implementation. Responsible for all aspects of the project over the entire project timeline (plan, initiate, execute, control, close). 2. Ensure adherence to quality standards and review project deliverables. 3. Responsible for understanding individual roles, identifying appropriate resources as needed, and developing a schedule to ensure timely completion of the project. 4. Support the management of clinical document collaborations and endorsements from other organizations. 5. Maintain the guideline and clinical documents portion of the ASTRO website. 6. Develop project materials and presentations as requested. Qualified candidates will have: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training in research, health or social sciences, or related experience. A minimum of 2 years of prior experience in evidence-based research or scientific/medical writing is preferred. 1. Excellent analytic and writing skills. 2. Strong project management skills. 3. Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills. 4. Strong customer service skills and experience working with volunteers. 5. Excellent organizational and time management skills. 6. Knowledge of systematic review processes to perform data collection, and analysis. 7. Experience with literature searching methods and programs (e.g., MedLine, PubMed) a plus. 8. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Working Conditions Open cubicle general office environment in Arlington, VA (Crystal City) with telecommuting opportunities. Travel required approximately 5% of the time. ASTRO offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package which includes: * Flexible work arrangements including telework up to 3 days/week * Medical, dental and vision insurance, majority company paid * 401K with immediate company contribution * 23 days of Paid Time Off annually * 13 Paid Holidays * Student loan repayment assistance + tuition reimbursement * Employer paid short and long term disability insurance and more Please see our website www.astro.org for more information about ASTRO. To apply, submit cover letter, salary requirements and resume by clicking: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=f5688abd-7893-4349-9948-f60b3bdf7a5d&ccId=1201151451_8078⟨=en_US [https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=f5688abd-7893-4349-9948-f60b3bdf7a5d&ccId=1201151451_8078⟨=en_US] We are an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The role involves facilitating the evidence screening process and compiling systematic review data for clinical practice guidelines. Additionally, the analyst serves as a project manager for guideline panels, coordinating timelines, agendas, and volunteer activities.