Devices, Biologics, and Technology Manager

You are dedicated to enhancing patient value and quality through cutting-edge advancements in medical devices, biologics, and technology. In this role, you will support all activities related to the Committee on Devices, Biologics, and Technology and the Biologics Initiative. Your expertise in evidence-based medicine will be essential helping to shape valuable recommendations for implementation. Collaborating closely with analysts, you will prepare methodologically sound systematic reviews, ensuring top-tier standards. As the primary methodologist for the Technology Overview Department, you will lead workgroup calls and meetings to develop innovative solutions aligned with AAOS's strategic plan. This role offers an incredible opportunity to advance patient care and make a significant impact on the future of orthopaedic medicine.

If this sounds like you, please read on!

This position supports the AAOS strategic plan under the strategic domain of Patient Value and Quality and manages all activities related to the Committee on Devices, Biologics, and Technology and the associated Biologics Initiative, with an emphasis on the development and maintenance of evidence-based products to support these initiatives and provide value to members. Uses knowledge of evidence-based medicine to assist analysts’ preparation of methodologically sound systematic reviews using published medical literature. Assumes role of primary methodologist of Technology Overview Department during all workgroup calls and meetings.

• Oversees the planning of start/end times for Devices, Biologics, and Technology (DBT) initiatives. Oversees project timelines to ensure deadlines are met. Coordinates, with CQV assistant, all aspects of clinician work group solicitation/ appointment, ensuring work groups are constructed in a timely manner and according to CQV standards. Examples of initiatives include the Arnold Caplan Award process, OrthoPitch, DBT symposia, technology overviews, biologics dashboard updates, device recall dashboard updates, DBT marketing, etc.
• Assumes role of primary methodologist w for Technology Overview work groups, as assigned. These responsibilities include: informing physician members of methodology and processes, preparing and providing the necessary instructions and forms for work group members, acting as methodological expert at teleconferences and meetings, and preparing written and oral presentations for these meetings and teleconferences.
• Serves as liaison to the AAOS Committee on Devices, Biologics, and Technology. Plans Committee meeting agendas, manages the Committee budget, manages committee member terms and/or vacancies, manages committee composition and charges, oversees or otherwise participates in all projects of the Committee including, assisting in promoting the Committee and their work at AAOS’ annual meeting and other venues. In coordination with the Committee, serves as a strategic consultant for issues regarding evidence-based medicine product development (i.e., Technology Overviews) and maintains appropriate procedures, processes, and methodology documents.
• Supervises CQV development unit staff in accordance with AAOS expectations for performance. Attends, as necessary, meetings and teleconferences of the Evidence-Based Quality and Value Committee (EBQV) and the Council on Research and Quality (CORQ), its associated committees, and other AAOS entities. Provides information about CPG, SR, QM and AUC methods, development schedules, and other topics as required.
• Develops relationships with representatives in other medical/health organizations (e.g., FDA, CMS) to further AAOS’ biologics and quality goals.
• Stays up to date on professional literature and works with departmental Business Leads to establish and maintain awareness of methodological developments in evidence-based medicine development and implementation. Implements developments in consultation with the department Managing Director.
• Attends, as necessary, meetings and teleconferences of the Council on Research and Quality, its associated committees, AAOS Quality work groups and/or panels, and other AAOS entities (e.g. Communications Cabinet, Council on Advocacy). Provides information about the work of the DBT/CQV, and other topics as required.

Exemplifies the following essential values of the Academy:

• Teamwork: Effective collaboration and team-focus to solve complex problems and drive innovation.
• Empowerment: The authority, information, and skills to make decisions and drive results.
• Accountability: Ownership of process and results that drive decisions and ensure implementation.
• Mindset of Growth/Continuous Learning: Focused on and invested in self and staff development to become more adaptable, making the Academy more agile, innovative, and sustainable.

Travel:

• Up to 5 days per year

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate degree in a health-related discipline
• 3-5 years’ work and/or academic experience in a health or public policy arena
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Familiarity with evidence-based medicine, particularly in systematic literature reviews and evaluating the quality of the medical literature
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
• Excellent analytic and organizational skills
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience developing clinical practice guidelines or appropriate use criteria
• Supervisory experience
• Knowledge of SPSS or STATA programming
• Previous association experience

Desired:

• Association management experience

Salary Range: $90,000-$113,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Join us in shaping AAOS’ success and become part of a community that values quality, innovation, and excellence. If this resonates with you, apply today by sharing the following:

• Clearly communicate why you are the ideal candidate for this role, providing specific examples and experiences as proof points.
• Resumes must be accompanied by a cover letter with salary expectations to be considered.

Please note:

This hybrid position is based in Rosemont, Illinois and is open to applicants who are able to commute bi-weekly to this office.

Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of work visas.

JOB CODE: 1000122