Clinical Guidelines Methodology Specialist

Clinical Guidelines Methodology Specialist

Job Category
:
Clinical Guidelines

Requisition Number
: CLINI
003021

Remote, Full-Time

Reston, VA (on-site one day per month at Reston headquarters; fully remote otherwise)

The American College of Radiology (ACR) is a progressive membership organization representing nearly 40,000 medical specialists in radiological care. As a member of our team, you will join a world leader in patient-centered care, advocacy, policy and clinical research, and quality and safety. Our culture encourages innovation, diversity, integrity, and leadership. A nonprofit 501(c)(3), the ACR has over 500 purpose-driven employees.

We are seeking a motivated Clinical Guidelines Methodology Specialist who will develop ACR Clinical Guidelines with focus on:
1) adhering and refining the approved practical, evidence-based methods across all guideline programs, including training staff and members, developing tools, and streamlining processes;
2) harmonizing methods and processes among the guideline programs;
3) exploring and testing AI methods for consistent, accurate data extraction and summary of literature search results to support topic selection, evidence synthesis, recommendation drafting, consensus modeling, and quality assurance.

This position will collaborate with the clinical guidelines team, IT, and members of the writing committees. The Methodology Specialist will create and implement methods and tools to ensure consistent, high-quality results, especially to help in writing initial guidance drafts using templates and the initial literature search results. Documenting and reporting unintended variation or inconsistent quality for potential process improvements.

• Methodology refinement and implementation: research and implement methodology improvements ensuring consistent, high-quality guidelines development, following established requirements.
• Literature review, data extraction and summarization, and evidence synthesis and assessment: oversee the literature review process and incorporate sound and reliable AI practices and tools.
• Quality Assurance: ensure guidelines adhere to methodology standards and conduct quality assurance checks throughout the development process.
• Methodology guidance: provide training to Clinical Guidelines team members and writing committees about methodology standards and developments.

Other tasks for the Clinical Guidelines Methodology Specialist include documenting the methodology differences among ACR guideline programs and the reasoning why these differences should or should not persist. Strengthen the use of PICO(T)(S) question generation, literature review and initial screening, data extraction quality control, draft guideline review, access to and organization of methodology materials.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.
• 5 years’ experience in:
• Literature search and evidence assessment methodologies.
• Technical or medical writing/editing.
• Familiarity with established tools and standards (e.g., PRISMA, AGREE, GRADE).
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple inputs and versions.
• Detail-oriented with excellent documentation and communication abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and adapt resources based on project needs.
• Collaborative approach with proactive communication and critical thinking skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience drafting scientific or technical articles.
• Experience with review management software, such as Covidence or Distiller SR.
• Knowledge of AI applications in literature review and evidence synthesis with strategies to protect intellectual property (IP).

ACR is committed to a total rewards compensation philosophy that includes base salary in addition to our full suite of comprehensive benefits. ACR’s goal is to pay competitively and equitably. Typical compensation range for this position is $73,400 – $97,900. Details available upon request.

ACR offers a rewarding employee experience for full-time employees: innovative culture, professional growth potential, competitive compensation, and an exceptional benefits package, including a defined contribution pension plan, 403(b); generous paid time off; insurance plans with leading providers; flexible spending; tuition reimbursement; training opportunities; and wellness reimbursement.

If you would like to put your experience to great use in a professional team-oriented environment, please apply online. To learn more about ACR’s rewarding employee experience, culture, and benefits, visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./Jobs

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