The Senior Research Scientist leads research initiatives that support evidence-based decision-making, organizational strategy, and innovation within the healthcare sector. This role combines independent scientific research with strategic leadership, contributing to the advancement of professional assessment, health education, and workforce development.

Working collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external partners, the Senior Research Scientist designs and leads complex research projects, develops long-term research priorities, and establishes partnerships with academic institutions, healthcare organizations, regulatory bodies, and other relevant stakeholders.
 
The role is responsible for producing high-quality, methodologically rigorous research that informs policy, professional practices, and organizational initiatives. Additional responsibilities include strengthening research governance and infrastructure, mentoring research contributors, overseeing ethical research practices, and translating scientific findings into practical recommendations.

The successful candidate will bring extensive research experience, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary initiatives while communicating complex findings to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities:

• Design, lead, and conduct high-quality quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research projects aligned with organizational priorities.
• Oversee research design, data collection, statistical analysis, interpretation, and reporting to ensure methodological rigor and reliable findings.
• Serve as Principal Investigator on complex research initiatives, providing scientific direction and oversight throughout the research lifecycle.
• Prepare and disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, presentations, and other knowledge products.
• Ensure research activities comply with applicable ethical requirements, methodological standards, and established research practices.
• Lead and contribute to program evaluation, assessment measurement, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Translate complex research findings into actionable insights that support strategic planning, policy development, and organizational decision-making.

 

• Develop and lead a strategic research agenda aligned with organizational objectives and emerging sector priorities.
• Identify emerging research trends, opportunities, risks, and potential collaborations that support organizational growth and innovation.
• Establish and oversee multi-year research programs that advance long-term organizational goals.
• Identify and pursue external funding opportunities, including research grants and collaborative funding initiatives.
• Provide scientific expertise and recommendations to senior leaders, committees, and project teams to support evidence-informed decisions.
• Evaluate opportunities for new research initiatives and establish priorities based on organizational needs, scientific merit, and potential impact.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve research governance frameworks, policies, processes, and supporting infrastructure.
• Coordinate research ethics applications, approvals, and ongoing compliance activities in accordance with applicable standards and requirements.
• Support the development, review, and management of data-sharing agreements and research collaboration arrangements.
• Maintain records of research activities, publications, and other scholarly outputs.
• Coordinate research seminars, knowledge-sharing sessions, and professional forums to encourage collaboration and strengthen research capabilities.
• Mentor research staff and contributors, supporting professional development and the growth of internal research expertise.
• Conduct and oversee evaluations of assessment methodologies, tools, and policies to identify opportunities for improvement.

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