Research Assistant Professor Center for Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management 10786
Research Assistant Professor Center for Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management 10786
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About the Center for Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management
The Center for Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management (CPMM) at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy is seeking applications for a Research Assistant Professor. CPMM is one of five major research Centers in The Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences (RIPS) at the University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy.
CPMM is a research center of excellence that advances research teaching and service in the areas of medication use and health outcomes management of pharmacy organizations and the marketing and utilization of appropriate medications in all segments of the healthcare industry.
A current major project of CPMM is the EvidenceBased Drug Utilization Review Program (MSDUR) conducted for the Mississippi Division of Medicaid (DOM). Other key deliverables for this project include supporting DOMs quality initiatives through the reporting of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Child and Adult Quality Measures using administrative claims data and conducting valuebased contract data aggregation and evaluation. CPMM manages a restricted data center with access to multiple years of Medicare Medicaid and other data that supports its research mission. Additionally another major focus of CPMM is the Cannabis Patient Outcomes (Real World Evidence) project which is part of the MS Medical Cannabis Research Program. Moreover CPMM works closely with the Department of Pharmacy Administration and almost all research projects in the Center and Department are conducted by collaborative teams of the faculty staff and graduate students working in the two units. This position is a nontenure track research faculty position. The successful candidate will be considered for a joint appointment at the rank of assistant professor in the Department of Pharmacy Administration. Salary depends on qualifications skills and prior experience of the applicant.
Position Responsibilities
Responsibilities for this position include: managing research reports and projects including developing study designs and conducting advanced analysis of claims data for the MSDUR program designing and conducting research studies in alignment with the goals of the Cannabis Patient Outcomes project developing an independent research program participating in collaborative research projects of mutual interest training and supervising graduate research assistants and potentially teaching in the graduate program.
Position Details
Appointment: 12 month
Assignment Type: NonTenure Track
Minimum Qualifications
A Ph.D. or comparable degree in pharmacy administration health services research epidemiology biostatistics or related field is required by the time of employment. Experience in or knowledge of the health care system secondary database analysis and SAS programming is required. The successful candidate will demonstrate familiarity with large national claims databases pharmacoepidemiology and outcomes research. Any experience with patient reported outcomes or valuebased contracting/outcomesbased contracting is preferred but not required.
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Application Procedures
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled or until an adequate applicant pool is established. The search will continue until a suitable candidate is selected.
Interested applicants should submit an application letter of intent outlining his/her qualifications for the position curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of at least three references through The University of Mississippis online employment site at .
For additional information please contact Kaustuv Bhattacharya PhD Search Committee Chair.
About the University of MS & Oxford MS
Founded in 1848 the University of Mississippi (UM) affectionately known to alumni students and friends as Ole Miss is Mississippis flagship university. Included in the elite group of R1: Doctoral Universities Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification it has a long history of producing leaders in public service academics and business. The University of Mississippi consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a Great College to Work For is located in Oxford MS which is ranked one of the Top 10 Best College Towns. With more than 24000 students UM is the states largest university and is ranked among the nations fastestgrowing institutions. The University of Mississippi which has aggressively implemented many health and wellness initiatives for its more than 2900 employees has consistently been named one of Mississippis Healthiest Workplaces.
Touted as the Cultural Mecca of the South creativity abounds in Oxford as musicians artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxfords rich history small town charm and creative community. Oxford is a onehour drive south of Memphis TN and is known as the home of Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner. Over the years Oxford has also been known for offering exceptional culinary experiences and as the home of the University of Mississippi and the Ole Miss Rebels there is always something here to immerse yourself in. Oxford has also been featured as a literary and arts destination in such publications as The New York Times Southern Living Cond Nast Traveler and GQ. Among other cultural activities annual events include the Oxford Film Festival a thriving local music scene and the Ford Center Performing Arts Series. Oxford is a vibrant university town filled with unique shops and galleries eclectic restaurants and clubs historic landmarks and comfortable inns.
Background Check Statement
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check and when appropriate a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
EEO Statement
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice education program or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race color gender sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion citizenship national origin age disability veteran status or genetic information.
Employment Type
Full Time
