Supervises day-to-day activities of a major segment(s) of a large study; all phases of a medium study; or several smaller studies to include direction of less experienced research staff. Large project usually is multi-year, with a budget in excess of 200k annually and hundreds of participants at multiple sites. Recommends solutions to project design problems. Final review required for some phases of projects.

• Manages all or most of the research study components and phases. Manages staff to include: hiring, training, evaluating performance and assigning work. Designs, implements and interprets findings of pilot programs.


• Identifies and oversees preparation of study tools and protocols. Prepares/presents progress reports as well as assists in writing scientific articles. Manages project budget; recommends budget actions/decisions. Supervises and monitors data collection, data editing and on-site pretests. Recommends solutions to project design problems. Leads professional committees with other coordinators, investigators, etc.


• Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in one or more of the technical areas required.

• Bachelor degree in public health, health care administration, epidemiology or other related field required, OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

• N/A

• Strong working knowledge of research methodology/research study design, hypothesis testing and qualitative data interpretation and application.
• Excellent knowledge of computer applications, such as word processing, spreadsheet design, and database applications.
• Able to create flow charts, chart review instruments, design questionnaires, interpret data. Project management skills required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

• Masters degree in public health, health care administration, epidemiology or other related field preferred.

Primary Location : California,Pleasanton,Pleasanton Tech Cntr Building B
Hours Per Week : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start : 08:00 AM
Working Hours End : 04:30 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : NUE-NCAL-09|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Research and Development,Research & Development
Department : Oakland Reg - 2000 Broadway - RI Medical Records_Recharge - 0201
Travel : No
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.