Director of Research

📋 Description

• • **Lead Independent Research:** Spearhead the design, execution, and publication of pivotal studies that rigorously evaluate Doctronic’s cutting-edge clinical AI systems. This encompasses a broad spectrum of investigations, including but not limited to, assessing diagnostic accuracy, determining treatment appropriateness, analyzing patient outcomes, and measuring operational performance improvements. You will be entrusted with the complete research lifecycle, from the initial conceptualization of hypotheses and study designs through to the meticulous execution of analyses and the final submission and publication of findings in peer-reviewed journals. This hands-on approach ensures that our AI solutions are not only innovative but also demonstrably effective and safe.
• • **Build and Manage Academic Partnerships:** Cultivate and nurture robust collaborative relationships with leading academic medical centers and esteemed research institutions across the nation. This involves identifying potential partners, structuring mutually beneficial joint studies, negotiating complex data sharing agreements, and coordinating multi-site research efforts. These collaborations are crucial for lending external credibility, enhancing methodological rigor, and expanding the reach and impact of our evidence base, positioning Doctronic at the forefront of AI in clinical medicine.
• • **Drive Health Economics and Value Demonstration:** Collaborate closely with seasoned health economists and actuaries to develop, refine, and validate sophisticated methodologies for quantifying economic impact. This includes conducting comprehensive cost-effectiveness analyses, building robust actuarial models, and demonstrating the overall value proposition of AI-enabled care delivery. The objective is to translate complex clinical performance data into the clear, concise economic language that is essential for securing buy-in from payers, health systems, and regulatory bodies, thereby accelerating the adoption of our solutions.
• • **Collaborate with Internal Evaluation Teams:** Foster seamless integration and communication with Doctronic’s internal clinical evaluation and data science teams. This partnership is vital for collaboratively prioritizing critical research questions, establishing robust evaluation frameworks that align with both clinical and business objectives, and ensuring that ongoing quality measurement initiatives directly inform and enrich the broader research agenda. This synergy ensures that our research is grounded in real-world operational data and addresses the most pressing challenges.
• • **Shape the Research Roadmap:** Play a pivotal role in defining the strategic direction of Doctronic’s research program. This involves identifying and prioritizing the most impactful research questions that align with the company’s commercial, regulatory, and scientific objectives. You will be responsible for balancing the imperative for rapid evidence generation, crucial for a fast-paced environment, with the unwavering commitment to maintaining the highest standards of methodological rigor and scientific integrity. This strategic foresight will guide our efforts to build a compelling and credible evidence base.
• • **Translate Complex Findings:** Develop a keen ability to distill complex research findings into clear, actionable insights tailored for diverse audiences. This includes communicating effectively with fellow researchers and academics, as well as presenting compelling narratives to business stakeholders, including executives, sales teams, and potential clients. The ability to bridge the gap between technical research and business impact is paramount.
• • **Ensure Methodological Rigor:** Uphold the highest standards of scientific methodology throughout all research activities. This includes staying abreast of the latest advancements in research design, statistical analysis, and AI/ML evaluation techniques, and applying them judiciously to ensure the validity, reliability, and reproducibility of our findings. Your expertise will be the bedrock of our evidence generation efforts.
• • **Manage Research Operations:** Oversee the day-to-day operational aspects of research projects, including managing timelines, budgets, and resources effectively. This includes navigating Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes, ensuring compliance with all relevant ethical and regulatory guidelines, and proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks to research progress.
• • **Contribute to Scientific Dissemination:** Actively contribute to the scientific community by presenting research findings at conferences, authoring manuscripts for publication in leading journals, and engaging in other forms of knowledge dissemination. This outward-facing activity enhances Doctronic’s reputation and contributes to the broader advancement of AI in healthcare.
• • **Foster a Culture of Evidence-Based Innovation:** Champion a culture within Doctronic where data-driven insights and rigorous scientific inquiry are central to decision-making and product development. Your leadership will inspire a commitment to evidence-based innovation across the organization.