About this role
Role Overview
AtlantiCare, the region’s largest health system with more than 6,500 employees, is committed to advancing quality, safety, equity, and innovation in patient care. The Director of Outcomes Research will develop and uplift a new strategic division of outcomes research tied to quality informatics infrastructure. This new leader will play a vital role in evaluating the effectiveness, efficiency, and patient-centeredness of clinical programs and quality initiatives across the system. This position will design, analyze, and translate outcomes research into actionable insights that guide strategic decision-making and support AtlantiCare’s mission of building healthier communities.
Key Responsibilities
Research & Evaluation
- Design and implement outcomes research studies, including observational analyses, quality evaluations, and real-world evidence projects.
- Assess clinical outcomes, cost-effectiveness, patient-reported outcomes, and population health measures.
- Ensure compliance with IRB, regulatory, and ethical standards.
Data Analysis & Insights
- Analyze large data sets, including electronic health records, claims, registries, and surveys.
- Apply advanced statistical methods and modeling to evaluate program effectiveness and resource utilization.
- Translate findings into executive-level reports, presentations, and publications.
Collaboration & Integration
- Partner with physicians, nurses, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams across the health system.
- Provide consultation on outcomes methodology for performance improvement and clinical innovation initiatives.
- Support alignment of outcomes research with AtlantiCare’s strategic priorities in quality, equity, and population health.
Dissemination & Leadership
- Present results to internal leadership, including the Chief Physician Executive, VP of Quality, and executive team.
- Publish and share findings at national conferences and in peer-reviewed journals.
- Stay current with trends in outcomes research, health economics, and quality science, integrating best practices into AtlantiCare initiatives.
Qualifications & Skills
Education & Experience
- Master’s or Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, PharmD, MPH, MS) in Health Services Research, Epidemiology, Health Economics, Biostatistics, or related field.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in outcomes research, health services research, or healthcare analytics (health system experience preferred).
Technical Expertise
- Proficiency in statistical software (SAS, R, STATA, or SPSS) and analytic tools.
- Knowledge of real-world evidence generation, health economic modeling, and quality measurement frameworks.
Professional Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with clinical, operational, and executive leaders.
- Demonstrated commitment to advancing equity, quality, and patient-centered care.
Total Rewards at AtlantiCare
At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans with employer contributions
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
Wellness Programs to help you thrive
Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more
Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.
Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.
Other facts
About AtlantiCare
AtlantiCare is an integrated system of services designed to help people achieve optimal health. It does so by focusing on customer needs and expectations to provide accessible, comprehensive services of superior quality and value. AtlantiCare is comprised of AtlantiCare Regional Health Services including AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center with three locations, ambulatory services and AtlantiCare Physician Group; the AtlantiCare Foundation, and AtlantiCare Health Solutions, an accountable care organization.
The region’s largest healthcare organization and largest non-casino employer, AtlantiCare’s more than 6,500 employees and 900 physicians and providers serve the community in more than 100 locations throughout six counties in New Jersey. AtlantiCare and its business units are governed by boards comprised of volunteer community leaders. AtlantiCare’s focus is to serve the community as a provider of health and wellness services.
AtlantiCare is committed to building healthy communities through partnerships with local organizations that share its interest in health. AtlantiCare’s primary service offering of Healthcare Delivery, integrated with the complementary and strategic service offerings of Health Information and Health Solutions, is focused on delivering value at every stage of an individual’s health (healthy, at-risk, episodically ill or chronically ill). Together, these services offer the elements necessary to achieve, maintain or return each member of the community to optimal health.
AtlantiCare’s Mission, Vision and Values
Mission: We make a difference in health and healing, one person at a time, through trusting relationships.
Vision: AtlantiCare builds healthy communities.
Values: Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, Service.
To make an appointment, call our access center at 1-888-569-1000, and learn more about us at www.atlanticare.org.
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What you'll do
- The Director of Outcomes Research will design and implement outcomes research studies to evaluate clinical programs and quality initiatives. This role involves analyzing data to translate findings into actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
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