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Job Responsibilities:

The Senior Scientist and Informationist works to meet the ADA vision of developing and disseminating clinically relevant scientific information impacting the practice of dentistry. In close collaboration with the Head of Scientific Information & Research Services, this position oversees the content development and content development roadmap for the ADA Library & Archives, to fulfill the clinical excellence needs of the ADA members
Acts on specific matters of importance to the ADA, including representing the ADA with outside stakeholders and on work with Government Affairs and Communications.

Must Have:

• Advanced degree (PhD, DDS/DMD, MPH, RDH, or MLS or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years experience in conducting research in healthcare, leading a successful research effort relevant to evidence-based dentistry or medicine with strategic planning experience and publications in a peer-reviewed journal. Or Bachelor's degree and 7 years of experience.
• Oral presentations and developing educational programs
• Excellent oral/ written communication, organizational, relationship-building, collaborative and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Interpret and analyze scientific information, guidelines, regulations and apply the information to the science and practice of dentistry, apply scientific method and knowledge
• Critically analyze scientific data and reports; to handle multiple, complex projects concurrently
• Meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Office 365 Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), reference management software, and dental, medical, scientific, and consumer health research resource
• Evening and weekend work may be necessary to complete projects
• Travel overnight may be necessary to attend meetings and conferences

Nice to Have:

• Experience in clinical dentistry, public health, education, and policy making
• Record of publications in peer reviewed scientific journals or other scholarly, scientific fora
• Experience with member associations in healthcare
• Well versed in relationship building, teamwork and large and multiple project management

Just a few of the benefits offered to employees:

• Promotes Work/Life Balance
• Hybrid Work Schedule (2-3 days from home)
• Health insurance/ dental reimbursement plan
• Ample Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Pension
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Student Loan Refinance
• 2 days off to work at a charity event of your choice

The American Dental Association is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The American Dental Association is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at recruiting@ada.org.

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