Research Director, Duke Margolis Institute for Health Policy Hybrid (Washington DC or Durham NC)

About the role

The Research Director, Medical Product Development and Regulatory Policy, at the Duke Margolis Institute for Health Policy is responsible for leading the strategic design, management, and direction of the health policy program area within Duke-Margolis focused on the development and regulation of medical products. This role involves collaborating with the Duke-Margolis leadership team, Institute faculty, and senior researchers to develop project direction, focus, priorities, and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Duke-Margolis leadership team, Institute faculty, and senior researchers to develop project direction, focus, priorities, and strategies to meet the research and project needs within a program area in the Biomedical Innovation workstream.
• Manage execution of the program area.
• Provide content leadership and direct project staff in substantive content components of work products.
• Interact closely with external collaborators including government agencies, research and/or policy organizations, industry, trade associations, patient groups, health system or health care organizations, technology and AI companies and groups, and other stakeholders.
• Develop, secure, and manage research funding. Identify and pursue opportunities for collaboration and funding, including developing and maintaining relationships with external collaborators and funders, drafting proposals, and engaging with Duke University faculty to identify related project or staffing opportunities.
• Maintain awareness of developments in the portfolio and area(s) of expertise, and in the actions of key external organizations.
• Develop systems for the establishment and refinement of guidelines in the collection and/or analysis of data and administration of research projects; design and evaluate alternative methodology as necessary.
• Create project documents and reports and refine materials drafted by others. Ensure quality and accuracy of project deliverables which may include event-related materials, research papers, policy briefs, policy analyses, blog posts, white papers, peer-reviewed publications, and/or other high-impact knowledge products.
• Serve as an articulate and effective spokesperson for Duke-Margolis. Represent Duke-Margolis and Duke University at conferences and other key meetings to present findings and foster relationships.
• Engage in other key activities of the Institute on an as-needed basis, which may include teaching, student mentorship, or other work related to the educational mission of Duke-Margolis.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a field relevant to the specific position (e.g., health policy, public policy, public health, public administration, health economics, science, engineering, law, or field directly related to the position).
• Advanced degree beyond master’s preferred (e.g., PhD, PharmD, MD, JD).
• 10 years of progressive experience in policy/research/data analysis or other relevant position.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, high initiative, discretion, poise, and mature judgment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in policy research with strong analytical skills. Proven track record of successfully managing teams, mentoring, and developing staff.
• Direct experience in relevant FDA CDER and CBER regulatory issues.
• Proven ability to write business documents and manage project execution, including budget development and financial management.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills; ability to communicate complex information to diverse audiences clearly and precisely.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with senior-level individuals, stakeholders, and complex organizations.
• Professional demeanor with a positive approach to working in a team environment and demonstrated proficiency in managing teams to achieve project objectives.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with varied responsibilities; able to assess the impact of and respond flexibly to changing conditions.
• Specialized experience in areas of health policy relevant to the position, including familiarity with current trends and applicable regulations.
• Record of impactful policy-relevant publications.
• Flexibility to work at alternate times (evening, early morning, weekend), if required.
• Ability to travel approximately 10%.

Benefits

The Duke Margolis Institute for Health Policy offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The annual base salary range for this position is USD $115,000 to USD $195,650.

Schedule

This position is currently working in a hybrid capacity with a combination of teleworking locally to the base office area (Washington DC or Durham NC) and in-person team collaboration days. The preferred location for this position is Washington, DC.