Qualitative Healthcare Researchers (Associate Director, Nursing Catalyst) assist in leading Nursing Catalyst’s strategic research, market analysis, and deliverable production from conception to completion. The Associate Director provides intellectual leadership and analytical direction across projects that range from a few weeks to several months in duration. These projects may include written deliverables, analytic models, presentations, and events. The Associate Director also serves as a subject matter expert, advising member health systems and industry partners on strategic priorities related to nursing workforce, leadership development, and clinical operations, as well as The Academy's executive and sales teammates on product direction and commercial activities. 

Beyond project leadership, Associate Directors on the Nursing Catalyst team are responsible for research and content leadership and agenda setting, serving as content experts across the membership, and facilitating engaging discussions with our members about research. You will also support the team in product strategy, operations, and marketing. 

Primary Job Duties: 

• Lead the execution of multiple deliverables simultaneously with varying levels of complexity 

• Develop and apply knowledge related to health care organization, operations, finances, and care delivery based on the strategic priorities of large health systems and healthcare companies 

• Apply primary and secondary research skills, including hypothesis generation, root cause analysis, inductive and deductive reasoning 

• Ability to formulate and defend original points of view 

• Synthesis of complex ideas into actionable insights for our members   

• Creation of client deliverables using persuasive writing and graphics/visuals to communicate ideas and information 

• Build qualitative and quantitative survey instruments; conduct rigorous analysis 

• Relationship management, both internal and external   

• Effective presenter and discussion-based facilitator for both small and large audiences 

 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree  

• 4+ years of relevant experience in a graduate research, business research, or health policy setting 

• Strong project management experience: plan, organize, and manage multiple, complex projects simultaneously with limited supervision or direction 

• Proven ability at cultivating member relationships and identifying key areas of improvement or new topics in healthcare to optimize overall business success 

• Demonstrated quantitative and qualitative skills researching and analyzing healthcare issues; ability to synthesize and summarize large amounts of information and to focus quickly on the essence of an issue 

• Interest in the business/commercial aspect of healthcare 

• Articulate and professional; excellent customer and client service skills 

• Note: While interest in the nursing workforce and clinical operations are a plus, we do not require applicants to be Registered Nurses (RNs). 

 

Interpersonal Skills & Attributes: 

• Creative & strategic mindset 

• Process oriented 

• Innovative approach to solutions 

• Attention to detail 

• Ability to influence others at senior levels  

• Collaborative 

• Customer-focused  

• Ability to work independently and as a team member  

• Self-directed and resourceful  

• Excellent communication and client-facing skills  

• Excellent organizational skills