Senior Scientist PD IPU

Job Description: Senior Scientist – Parkinson’s Elevated Program Join the Parkinson’s Elevated Program as a Senior Scientist and play a pivotal role in advancing an innovative, integrated model of Parkinson’s care. This is a unique opportunity to lead high‑impact research that directly informs clinical practice, improves patient outcomes, and shapes the future of care delivery for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. In this role, you will serve as a research leader and strategic partner to clinical leadership—driving program evaluation and outcomes research that translates innovation into evidence. You will design and implement cutting‑edge research and assessment methodologies, transform pragmatic research into real‑world clinical application, and ensure rigorous data integrity across complex systems. The Senior Scientist will also be at the forefront of grant development and scientific dissemination, contributing to funding strategy, writing and reviewing grants, mentoring junior investigators, and sharing findings through abstracts, manuscripts, and external scientific collaborations. This role offers the opportunity to influence care at scale, support future investment, and represent Intermountain Health within the broader research community. If you are passionate about research leadership, innovation in healthcare, and making a meaningful difference in patient lives, this is an opportunity to do work that truly matters. Essential Functions Routinely writes manuscripts and publishes in peer-reviewed journals, ensuring that research findings are shared with the broader scientific community. Presents research at national conferences, which helps to establish the researcher’s reputation and fosters collaboration with other experts in the field. Contributes to the writing and submission of competitive grants, which are crucial for securing extramural funding. Demonstrates a strong ability to craft compelling proposals that attract financial support from external sources, enabling the continuation and expansion of research initiatives. Independently designs studies of low to moderate complexity. Applies for and manages competitive extramural funding to support these projects, showcasing the ability to develop innovative research ideas and secure the necessary resources to bring them to fruition. Serves as a mentor to more junior investigators and research caregivers, providing guidance and support to foster their professional development. Independently supervises and guides the strategy for a research team, ensuring cohesive work towards common objectives and achieving high standards of research excellence. Independently oversees a research program consisting of multiple research projects occurring simultaneously. Manages the overall strategy and execution of the program, ensuring that all projects align with organizational goals and are completed efficiently and effectively. Routinely serves as the principal investigator on studies of moderate to high complexity. Consistently secures competitive extramural funding to support these research activities, demonstrating expertise in managing complex projects and obtaining necessary resources. Provides research service by serving on institutional committees, taking on administrative roles, or developing organizational strategies and policies. Contributes to the broader mission and governance of the institution, ensuring that research efforts are aligned with institutional priorities and standards. This involvement is critical for shaping the future direction of the organization and promoting a culture of research excellence. Demonstrates knowledge of quality improvement principles, study design, and statistical modeling to evaluate research activities. Identifies opportunities for improving healthcare delivery across clinical areas and research programs, ensuring that research outcomes lead to tangible improvements in patient care. Skills Study Design Qual ... (truncated, view full listing at source)