Analyst

The Alzheimer’s Disease Data Initiative is a coalition of leading academic, advocacy, government, industry, and philanthropy organizations that recognizes the need for dementia researchers to find easier ways to share unpublished data, analytical tools, and scientific findings. These partners are working together to accelerate progress towards new diagnostics, treatments, and cures in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). 

In 2020, the AD Data Initiative publicly launched a non-profit organization to implement the mission of the AD Data Initiative coalition and lead us to a future where open data and global collaboration power the end of ADRD. 

The AD Data Initiative removes silos by unlocking important ADRD datasets, enabling seamless access to interoperable data sharing platforms, empowering researchers, and fostering collaboration to accelerate new breakthroughs.  

JOB DESCRIPTION 

We are looking for an Analyst to join our team to support and advance the scientific and partnerships strategy of the Alzheimer’s Disease Data Initiative to empower researchers to share, access and analyze data that could lead to new discoveries in dementia research.  

Core Responsibilities are as follows:

• Supporting and tracking implementation and management of Scientific Strategy  

• The primary scope of work for the Program Analyst will be to support and track partner and relationship management activities but may also involve conducting targeted landscape assessments; providing strategic and analytical support; and engaging with internal/external leaders and partners to inform and advance the scientific strategy of the AD Data Initiative. Other activities may include conducting assessments of ADRD trends – such as emerging approaches (e.g. GenAI, LLM) or potentially novel ideas to address barriers/challenges faced by researchers and data scientists in the ADRD field; leveraging ideas/inputs from Advisory Board members, Fellows, ADRD thought leaders; literature or other sources, and synthesizing the key findings into cohesive and shareable materials.  
• Supporting the Director of Partnerships & Scientific Strategy and working in close partnership with the core team to contribute to key meetings, reports, deliverables, and the tracking of internal metrics regarding progress against our scientific strategy and collaborations.  

You are the ideal candidate if you are:  

• A strong problem solver: You can break down problems using structure and logic and find a smart solution that fits with the bigger picture.  

• An efficient and diligent researcher: You can scour published resources and quickly gain an understanding of “the story” and key takeaways around what you are researching.  

• Data-driven and analytical: You believe that anything worth doing is worth measuring, and love using data to drive insights. You are driven by intellectual curiosity.  

• Flexible: You can juggle multiple tasks and priorities and thrive in environments with ambiguity and rapid change. You are just as comfortable engaging with high-level stakeholders as you are scheduling meetings and analyzing data sets.  

• A strong and concise communicator: You can quickly and effectively communicate your ideas or explain your thinking to bring others along.  

• Able to collaborate with diverse stakeholders: You are able to understand the working styles and needs of a wide variety of stakeholders, and adapt effectively (e.g., academics, executives, creative designers).  

  

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Master’s degree with at least 2 years relevant experience in strategy development and implementation, management consulting experience preferred 

• Ideal opportunity for someone interested in contributing to a rigorous, research-based agenda across health and life sciences  

• Strong communication skills, including strong writing, presentations, and ability to efficiently synthesize materials 

• Proven analytical capability, with preference for candidates with experience analyzing large data sets in Excel, Stata, R, or similar software 

• Track record of increasing responsibility and cultivating strong relationships with partner organizations 

• Experience organizing and driving complex projects while effectively balancing multiple priorities on tight timelines 

• Consistent learning appetite; necessary to get up to speed on projects and to contribute to future directions  

 

TERMS AND COMPENSATION: 

This is a contracted role (term 1 year). The salary range for this role is $95,000.00-105,000.00 USD.