Manager, Clinical Practice Guidelines & Policy Development Job Listing at The American Academy of Dermatology in Schaumburg, IL

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Manager, Clinical Practice Guidelines & Policy Development
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Schaumburg, IL
Last Updated: 01/17/2013

Job Description:

We are seeking a Manager, Clinical Practice Guidelines & Policy Development to be responsible for serving as staff support for the development of evidence-based Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) and act as the primary scientific and methodological consult to volunteer physician work groups developing these CPG. Assist the Clinical Guidelines Committee and Senior Manager with the development and adoption of best practices and policies for CPG production, update and communications to members/public. Contribute to the production of derivative guideline products to promote physician knowledge and adoption of guidelines. Provide scientific consultation on issues related to evidence-based medicine and dermatology as requested.
We are seeking a Manager, Clinical Practice Guidelines & Policy Development to be responsible for serving as staff support for the development of evidence-based Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPG) and act as the primary scientific and methodological consult to volunteer physician work groups developing these CPG. Assist the Clinical Guidelines Committee and Senior Manager with the development and adoption of best practices and policies for CPG production, update and communications to members/public. Contribute to the production of derivative guideline products to promote physician knowledge and adoption of guidelines. Provide scientific consultation on issues related to evidence-based medicine and dermatology as requested.

Responsibilities:
• Identify, review and analyze scientific articles for assigned guideline topic(s). Work with the Medical Librarian to coordinate the comprehensive search/retrieval of literature.

• Use evidence-based methodology to identify and analyze dermatology and related medical literature for assigned guideline topic(s) based on developed clinical questions. Work with the Medical Librarian to coordinate the comprehensive search of literature.

• Rate the quality, quantity and consistency of evidence for studies in support of clinical recommendations using the SORT grading scale. Develop and create evidence tables that outline the attributes and limitations of recommended studies.

• Serve as primary staff liaison to the expert physician work groups (WG) for assigned CPGs. Provide scientific, methodological, and administrative support for WG activities.

• Assist the Senior Manager and the Clinical Guidelines Committee in the ongoing assessment, refinement, and development of guideline methodologies and policies to improve CPG production, specialty credibility, and utility. Maintain current CPG status and supporting development information on the AAD web site.

• Work with the SQP Senior Managers and other interdepartmental staff to develop guideline derivative products and other educational activities for assigned guidelines to foster physician best practices and greater use of evidence in daily physician decision-making.

• Contribute to the completion of intradepartmental and member requests for scientific/research support as needed.

• Assist the Senior Manager and the Director with recommending and determining appropriate strategic goals that relate to the department and the overall Academy mission. Contribute to the development and implementation of programs to fulfill these goals as appropriate.
Requirements:
Advanced degree in biological sciences required with experience evaluating scientific journal articles, and strong familiarity with medical writing and terminology. Require background in reviewing scientific/clinical research or literature on a biological or physiological disease. Require experience utilizing internet searches with Medline or PubMed along with an analytical approach to technical or scientific materials. Knowledge of, and experience with evidence based guidelines desirable. Project management and qualitative and quantitative research experience preferred. Ability to coordinate and develop evidence-based guidelines and supporting policies across varying timelines with oversight by the Senior Manager, and assist in the production of guideline derivative products. Strong ability to search published literature, understand the fundamental structure and design of a scientific study or clinical trial, and assess study strengths/limitations. Ability to apply effective verbal, non-verbal, and written communication methods with colleagues and volunteer physicians. Possess strong organizational, time management, and planning skills. Ability to execute projects under minimal supervision, and to juggle multiple guidelines at various stages over several years. Ability to work in a team-environment that involves flexibility, adapting to change, managing expectations and meeting deadlines.