Provide scientific and operational oversight for research and survey operation projects, often including as a principal investigator or project director. Work with a Project Manager to oversee the management of individual and team tasks and timelines. Build and maintain relationships with project sponsors, external partners, and internal managers and staff.
Direct study protocol development and analytic approaches. Provide mentorship and/or guidance to analytic staff.
Contribute to ongoing major research projects, as well as provide input into new directions for existing program areas.
Lead or participate in successful proposals for new research studies that meaningfully support or extend Arbor Research’s portfolio.
Develop and carry out methodological and/or applied research leading to peer-reviewed publications, reports to sponsoring agencies, and other dissemination strategies. Research agendas will be formulated to target both individual and organizational development goals and may be supported by funded project activity and dedicated organizational resources.
Present seminars, talks, and lectures externally on behalf of Arbor Research, and internally for staff advancement and education.
Work creatively to identify additional ways to translate research findings into improving health services practice and policy.

Core Values

Our core values define who we are as an organization and serve as the foundation of our code of ethics. Arbor Research expects all employees to embody these values and demonstrate them in their day-to-day work.

Collaborative Spirit

We expect each staff member to learn from and teach one another and ask each to exhibit a curiosity and respect for the contributions of others.

Creativity

We strive to cultivate a challenging, stimulating, and supportive environment where our employees are expected to be inquisitive, take initiative, and demonstrate ingenuity.

Credibility

Our employees are smart, thoughtful, and objective in their work. We expect them to be technically solid in their area of expertise, and for those conducting research to demonstrate scientific rigor.

Dedication

Our team achieves success because of our dedication to carrying out high-quality work and delivering trusted results.

Supervision

Research Scientists work with a substantial amount of independence, initiating and guiding their own work. A primary mentor is identified, with additional opportunities for mentorship and collaboration among the organization’s methodological and clinical teams. Formal supervision is provided by a Program Director, Senior Research Scientist, or other senior staff member who may or may not also be the formal mentor.

Required Qualifications

PhD or master’s degree in health services research, survey research, biostatistics, epidemiology, health economics, health policy, or another social science field.
Seven (7) years of professional experience at Arbor Research and/or a comparable organization.
At least (4) four years as an executive level manager responsible for managing large-scale survey administration projects for quality reporting, payment programs, or similar projects and programs.
Demonstrated experience of effectively communicating with clients, partners, and other individuals representing various roles within professional disciplines supporting programs and care models, such as the Merit-Based Incentive Program and the Medicare Shared Savings Program.
Demonstrated experience providing direction and structure to support providing accurate survey data and other contract deliverables to meet the goals of multiple quality and payment initiatives.
Experience with CAHPS surveys, ideally for clinicians and groups.
Experience working with CMS, ideally as a leader on CMS-funded contracts in research, operations, or technical assistance.
Capability to succeed in research, as demonstrated by development of specific content-area expertise, lead or senior authorship on refereed publications, and/or invited presentations.
Demonstrated potential for success in a leadership role for research projects, as well as securing funding for new projects consistent with the Arbor Research mission.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong mentoring skills, possibly including supervisory or teaching experience.
Ability to travel, including international travel, with several nights away from home per year.

Annual Salary Range

Research Scientist:
$106,000 – $174,400 (US National Average)

Senior Research Scientist:
$124,200 – $206,600 (US National Average)

Base Compensation Determination

Base compensation is determined by market range and geographic location pay zones. Base compensation also includes various individual factors unique to each candidate such as job level, prior experience, skill set, certifications, and education, which may impact the compensation structure.

This position is classified as exempt according to FLSA guidelines.

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