Policy Director Clinical Science, Medicine
Boston, MAFull-time$100–140K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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The Policy Director conducts research and analysis on medicine and health policy, including literature reviews, data analysis, and preparation of memos, reports, manuscripts, and presentations. The role synthesizes research relevant to Veterans, evaluates research using VA Veteran data, and supports dissemination projects through subject matter expertise, project management, editing, and coordination with partners. The position serves clinical, research, and operational leaders across the VA.
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Policy Director Clinical Science, Medicine
Job Description
Policy Director Clinical Science, Medicine
Category
Boston University Medical Campus --> Professional
Job Location
Boston, MA, United States
Tracking Code
26501071391101
Posted Date
11/6/2026
Salary Grade
Grade 50
Expected Hiring Range Minimum
$100,275.00
Expected Hiring Range Maximum
$140,425.00
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
General Description:
olicy Director is responsible for conducting research and analysis on policy issues, drafting and reviewing policy documents, coordinating and collaborating with other government agencies, and providing strategic advice and recommendations to senior leadership. Scholarly literature review, data analysis and report preparation: Responsibilities will include the design, oversight, and execution of medicine and health-related literature review and preparing memos, reports, manuscripts publications, and conference presentations. The position will also perform data analysis to extract scientific knowledge and information related to biomedical research. Further, this position will present analysis results providing writing, editing, and health care & policy expertise for information dissemination within VA-ORD. These assignments include journal article briefs, detailed briefs or reports of the policy impact of VA's research on clinical care, implementation review, and publications related to Health Systems Research portfolios. The audience is nationwide - for leaders within clinical, research and operational areas of VA. Policy Analysis Summary: Includes development and summarization of policy relevant information and contributes to research translation for clinical care. The position with track ongoing research that uses Veteran data in the VA and performs comparative evaluation studies with other national and international research performances and outcomes. Responsibilities will include synthesis and summarization of research that are relevant and impactful for the Veterans; preparation of memos, reports, manuscripts, and conference and meeting presentations. The position assembles, summarizes, and compiles substantive research information for publication and dissemination in multiple channels. Communications planning for dissemination projects: The position will provide subject matter expertise (SME) for various activities including project management, for information dissemination and writing projects. Responsibilities will include project management, formatting and proof-reading dissemination materials, and communicating among partners, recording decisions and findings, drafting reports and presentations. Supervisory Responsibilities This position does not supervise Financial Accountability This position has no financial accountability.
Required Skills
Required Education level: Master's Degree Preferred Education level: Doctoral Degree preferred Work Experience level: Over 5 years of writing/editing experience.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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Job Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: $100,275.00-$140,425.00
To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/317540 (https://apptrkr.com/9954863)
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