About UsAgainstAlzheimer’s (UsA2) (https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org/) 
UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, a 501(c)(3) organization, is engaged in a relentless pursuit to end Alzheimer’s, the sixth leading killer in America. Our work centers on prevention, early detection and diagnosis, and access to treatments regardless of gender, race, or ethnicity. To achieve our mission, we give voice to patients and caregivers while partnering with government, scientists, the private sector, and allied organizations—the people who put the “Us” in UsAgainstAlzheimer’s. 

About the Role of the Research Associate
The Research Associate is responsible for the day-to-day coordination of patient-centered research at UsA2, specifically two key initiatives:

1. AD PACE (Alzheimer's Disease Patient and Caregiver Engagement), a patient and caregiver-led collaboration of industry, academics, government agencies and advocates building a persistent platform specifically designed to provide systematic, robust patient and caregiver data to inform clinical research and care. AD PACE’s insights on patient preferences for treatment, outcome measurement, and other questions are designed to inform researchers and drug developers, healthcare payers, policymakers, and regulatory agencies.
2. A-LIST®, an online community of people living with cognitive impairment and care partners. A-LIST members can opt-in to answer submitted questions and are accessible for recruiting to research surveys on their attitudes, experiences, preferences, and knowledge related to living with AD, caring for AD, treating AD, and preventing AD. Insights from these studies are published in medical journals, shared with FDA and other regulatory organizations to help inform decision-making, serve as a basis for provider education, and in other ways inform government, policy, the medical and research industries, and society about what matters most to the Alzheimer’s community.

Working under the Chief Scientist, AD PACE, the Research Associate will devote approximately 80% of their time to AD PACE and 20% to A-List. Other than when attending meetings, this is a fully remote position.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Support relevant research initiatives, providing data management and analysis (qualitative and quantitative) and report writing, as well as managing timelines and deadlines.
• Maintain awareness of drug development, approval, and related regulatory and market uptake issues for cognitive impairment and other neurology treatments.
• Assist with literature reviews and preparation of manuscripts and presentations.
• Assist with some data review and analysis.
• Work with vendors selected to support AD PACE research, coordinating communication and ensuring that deliverables are completed on time.
• Coordinate and manage project meetings for the Executive Steering Committee, Steering Committee, sponsors, and external stakeholders including people living with dementia, care partners, regulatory representatives (including those from FDA), and others.
• Schedule and summarize project-related meetings, providing meeting materials and relevant updates to attendees.
• Manage sponsor communications.
• Work with UsA2 staff to develop and manage project budget and timelines for AD PACE.
• Oversee data storage and management for AD PACE and A-LIST.
• Manage and coordinate all A-LIST communications and assist with recruitment of new members; includes creation and distribution of newsletters for members.
• Generate and deploy A-LIST surveys, working with UsA2 staff on topics and survey content and format.

Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

• Master's degree in a relevant field, such as health outcomes research/psychometrics, epidemiology, public health, health economics, and/or biostatistics or related social science.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience including research project coordination.
• Ability to serve as internal content expert on patient experience research and related policy.
• Deep knowledge of human subjects research protections and certification from CITI or equivalent training.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Location, Compensation, and Benefits: This is a full-time, salaried position.  The starting annual salary for this position is within the range of $100,000 - $120,000. Where a successful candidate’s actual pay will fall within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's location, qualifications, specific skills, and experience. In addition, the benefits package includes 15 vacation days the first year (with subsequent increases), 12 paid holidays, sick leave, a 401k retirement plan with 5% employer match, and a choice of medical plans covering all or a portion of health, vision, and dental insurance.

Applications: Please email [email protected] with your resume and a cover letter describing your interest and experience relating to this position. Please note Research Associate in the subject line. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A COVER LETTER WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

UsAgainstAlzheimer’s promotes a culture of inclusion and seeks talented staff from diverse backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected factor.