Director Clinical Science Services Lead

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
vision insurance, 401(k)
United States, D.C., Washington
Jan 28, 2025
The hiring range for this role is: 125,870.00 - 176,525.00 This is the lowest to highest salary we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the hiring range and this hiring range may also be modified in the future. A candidate's position within the hiring range may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs.This job is also eligible for annual bonus incentive pay. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, 11 holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous 401(k) matching, lifestyle spending account and many other benefits to eligible employees. Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law. Responsible for overseeing and leading the clinical science services department within an organization. Manages a team of clinical scientists and professionals, providing direction and guidance in the development and execution of clinical research studies and trials, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive the successful delivery of clinical science services. Drives innovation and excellence in clinical research and contributes to the overall success of the organization's clinical programs. Primary Job Functions Supports in ensuring scientific quality and consistency across BCBSA's clinical science services (e.g., National P&T and Medical Policy Panel). Provides direction and mentorship to Medical Panel Solutions and P&T staff to achieve scientific quality, consistency within products and consistency across programs. Creates evidentiary assessments, evidence reports, medical reference policies, pharmacy policies and other communications. Oversee disposition of external reviewer comments, including Medical Advisory Panel, Clinical Though Leadership White Papers, Medical Policy Panel. Ensure deliverables for assigned pharmacy and/or medical policy evidentiary assessment topics (e.g., BCBSA Reference Policies for Medical Policy Panel). Directs clinical scientific staff and editorial /research staff to achieve timely delivery of assigned clinical information products. Oversee editorial, research, government contract and coding functions to support quality, consistency and timeliness of deliverables. Continuously adapts and innovates to manage increasing volume and complexity of workload. Contributes to clinical affairs bench strength as an interdisciplinary program on evidence based medicine for National Market. Brings knowledge and experience in a clinical specialty or research method, which broadens the capabilities of an interdisciplinary team of physicians and research scientists. Provides consultation and assistance to BCBSA and Plans' clinical pharmacy staff. Research and write reviews of the clinical utility of medical technologies. Perform thorough, objective analysis of research design and validity of conclusions of scientific data. Develop medical reference policies, technology assessments, chapters of evidence reports and journal articles. Contributes to the development and quality review of all draft assessments and evidence reports through active participation in staff scientific peer review sessions. Leads and provides guidance to internal & external (contract) scientific authors with multiple or complex documents are required for a project, being accountable for timely delivery of high-quality, fir-for-purpose documents to the project team including clinical thought leadership white papers and clinical consult presentations. Education, Experience and Certification Education Required: Masters degree and advanced training in the clinical or biomedical sciences Preferred: Doctorate degree: MD/PharmD or PhD in pharmacology or related clinical research field Experience Required: 10 years experience as a medical writer or editor. Preferred: Progressive responsibility a clinical research setting. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Internet technologies. Demonstrated ability to lead clinical staff and to oversee editorial and research support staff to deliver multiple product lines and deliverables with overlapping timetables in a fast-paced clinical research setting. Demonstrated ability to direct and review complex scientific reports for technical accuracy, consistency of findings, and clarity of expression Doctoral level training preferred. The ability to analyze, synthesize and report clinical research. The ability to communicate the results of clinical research to a variety of audiences, including clinical researchers, clinical practitioners, non-clinical Plan management, and legal and policy staff. Demonstrates creative thinking and adaptability to manage increasing volume and complexity of workload and variety of users. Expert in evaluating clinical study design and methodology. Financial Responsibilities Revenue Management: Budget Management: Yes; TEC operating budget is approximately $4 million per year. 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