Us: The professional home and leading national organization for health services researchers (HSR), policymakers, and health care practitioners and stakeholders. We – together with our members and partners – increase the understanding of methods and data used in the field, enhance the professional skills of a vibrant and diverse community of researchers and research users, support evidence-based policy and practice, and advocate for the use of evidence to improve health and health care for all. Our established priorities are: Science Innovation; Health Systems Improvement, Resilience and Capacity: and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.  Diversity is a core value at AcademyHealth. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all. 

You: An innovative leader in digital health and data science with experience planning, launching, and leading new and existing programs that are consistent with our mission and strategic priorities. You have direct experience with digital health organizations, understand how digital health connects with our work, are self-motivated, collaborative, innovative, with the ability to cultivate and maintain relationships with a diverse workforce (staff, external partners, and stakeholders), anticipate opportunities and challenges, and approach solutions strategically and creatively.  

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. We believe that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, lived experiences, and skills.

How you’ll contribute: 

In this role, you will help to manage and expand our digital health and innovative initiatives by providing strategic leadership, developing programs, and building key partnerships to further our mission and strategic priorities.  

This position also contributes to other existing AcademyHealth projects on a broad range of policy issues including health care structure and finance, advancing equity, science innovation (including real world evidence), and health systems improvement. 

Program Development & Execution 

  • Lead and expand our digital health and innovation portfolio, including AI in health care.
  • Identify and respond to emerging trends to help grow and inform our contributions, relevance, and impact in the digital health space.
  • Contribute to program planning for the annual Health Datapalooza (HDP) and other program activities and events with a focus on digital health and innovation. 
  • Oversee program/project development, management, budgets, and team coordination to ensure high-quality and timely deliverables
  • Be responsible for advising leadership on a forward-looking basis how the digital health landscape will evolve in the next 2-5 years (including regulation, economics/funding, and what digital health will be capable of impacting in applied health care), so the organization can thrive as the health care ecosystem becomes ever more digitized. 

Leadership & Partnership Development

  • Develop and maintain relationships with various stakeholders, funders, and partners to advance our digital health initiatives, including opportunities for collaboration with public and private sectors across big tech companies and digital health companies just starting out.
  • Represent AcademyHealth at conferences, meetings, and discussions with external partners. 

Organization Strategy

  • Contribute to business development strategies, identifying new opportunities and partnerships. 
  • Work with senior staff to develop and implement strategic initiatives and performance metrics and targets. 

Desired Qualifications: 

  • Master’s degree in informatics, data science, health policy, public health, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • 8+ years of substantive, professional experience in digital health and data science in either the private or public sectors, including start-ups.
  • Comprehensive understanding of the digital health landscape and the intersection of technology and health services research and policy, including the technologic ways digital health works, is paid for, and capable of addressing disparities in access to technology for patients, community-based groups, people with disabilities, and others. 
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in a working and learning environment. 
  • Extensive and diverse professional network, including senior decision-makers and leaders in relevant fields.
  • Creative, entrepreneurial spirit and track record of building new programs and leading acquisitions of federal and/or foundation grants and contracts.
  • Familiarity with the role of research in evaluating digital health innovations on costs, quality, and outcomes; skills in quantitative and qualitative research methods are a plus.
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences. 
  • Experience in engaging with stakeholders, including government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private sector partners. 
  • Demonstrated leadership and team management experience, fostering collaboration and innovation.

The salary range is $140,000 to $160,000. Salary is commensurate with experience.

What you should know:

  • Supportive work environment, professional development opportunities, and a competitive compensation and benefits package. 
  • AcademyHealth is a hybrid work environment, with options for remote and in office work. 
  • Applicants outside the metropolitan DC area are encouraged to apply.
  • Virtual hiring process with interviews conducted via phone or video. 
  • A limited amount of travel to meetings is expected. 

Applications:
Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, resume, analytical writing sample and three references (with emails) to Human Resources via email: jobs@academyhealth.org. Please be sure to reference the position for which you are applying. For more information, please go to www.academyhealth.org. 

AcademyHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer: AcademyHealth will provide all applicants for employment and all employees with an equal opportunity regardless of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, disability, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, or place of business or residence.