The Pew Charitable Trusts is driven by the power of knowledge to solve today’s most challenging
problems. Pew applies a rigorous, analytical approach to improve public policy, inform the public
and invigorate civic life.
We are an independent nonprofit organization – the sole beneficiary of seven individual trusts
established between 1948 and 1979 by two sons and two daughters of Sun Oil Company founder
Joseph N. Pew and his wife, Mary Anderson Pew.
Our work lays the foundation for effective policy solutions by informing and engaging citizens,
linking diverse interests to pursue common cause and insisting on tangible results. Our projects
encourage efficient, responsive governments – at the local, state, national and international levels
– serving the best interests of the people. We partner with a diverse range of donors, public and
private organizations and concerned citizens who share our interest in fact-based solutions and
goal-driven investments to improve society.
With offices in Philadelphia, Washington, DC, Brussels and London and staff in other regions of
the United States as well as Australia, Pew provides an exciting learning environment and the
opportunity to work with highly talented individuals. We are a dynamic, rapidly evolving
organization that values creativity and innovative thinking and fosters strong teamwork with
mutual respect.
Government Performance:
Government Performance (GP), an internal operating division of The Pew Charitable Trusts,
identifies and advances effective policy approaches to critical issues. It researches emerging topics,
develops data-driven reports, and highlights innovative approaches to complex problems. When
the facts are clear, GP advocates for nonpartisan, pragmatic solutions.
GP initiatives focuses on six areas: (1) strengthening the economic well-being of America’s
families; (2) promoting fiscal health at the state, federal and local levels; (3) advancing innovative,
data-driven state policy in targeted areas, such as corrections, elections, home visiting and
children’s dental health; (4) ensuring a safe food supply; (5) encouraging safety and innovation in
drugs and medical devices; and (6) fostering cutting-edge biomedical research. GP makes use of
the basic tools required to help explore and advance effective policies, regardless of the issue:
credible, timely, and user-friendly research; assessments of public support for change; strategic
outreach and dissemination to ensure that good information is widely communicated to decisionmakers, media, influential stakeholders, and the public; the capacity to bring together diverse
perspectives and find common ground; and the ability to identify and apply approaches that have
proven successful elsewhere.
Antibiotic Resistance Project:
The Antibiotic Resistance Project will work to combat antibiotic resistance by developing and
advancing research and policy to reduce the use of antibiotics in people and in food animal
production and to spur the innovation of new antibiotics.
Position Overview:
The Senior Officer will develop and lead a strategy to advance antibiotic stewardship in in-patient
and out-patient settings. Working with key partners, including medical professional societies,
leaders of provider organizations, health plans and state and federal officials, the senior officer
will lead efforts to identify best practices for reducing antibiotic use in hospitals; barriers to
effective implementation of appropriate use policies; and develop ways to assess adherence to
those policies. The Senior Officer also will lead research project to review the evidence linking
outpatient use to antibiotic resistance, identify specific areas of overuse and work with medical
professional societies and policymakers to identify targeted opportunities to reduce such use.
The Senior Officer and the project team will report to the Director of the Antibiotic Resistance
Project and be supported by Pew experts in Communications, Research, Government Relations,
Human Resources, and other areas. It is expected that this position is for a term period through
December 31, 2017, with the possibility of an extension pending the success of the program,
funding sources and board decisions on continued support. The position is based in Pew’s
Washington, DC office.
Under the direction and guidance of the director:
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Serve as a senior member of the 13-person antibiotic resistance team.
Develop and implement a strategy to reduce inappropriate use of antibiotics in outpatient
and inpatient settings in human health care.
Develop and implement a research agenda to identify the most effective ways to reduce
antibiotic use in human health care settings.
Build an advocacy coalition of hospitals; state health departments; and nongovernmental
groups to call for governmental support of stewardship programs in all U.S. hospitals.
Serve as a subject matter expert for Pew’s work related to inpatient and outpatient use of
antibiotics in media and at special events. This includes presenting research analyses at
relevant conferences, convenings and seminars, and in print and online media platforms.
Oversee the development of a report of case studies of U.S. hospitals identifying effective
features of current antibiotic use policies in inpatient facilities.
Lead outreach to professional societies.
Maintain a broad knowledge of issues related to antibiotics, health care delivery, and
relevant policy levers; develop and maintain relationships with key resources.
Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
Contribute to and participate in broader Trusts-related projects and activities as needed.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in medicine or science (an M.D. or Ph.D.)
or equivalent experience preferred.
Ten years of relevant professional experience, including demonstrated research,
analytical and writing skills.
Prior to commencing employment with Pew, candidates for this position who were
registered to lobby in any jurisdiction must certify termination of previous registration(s)
and provide copies of termination notices with said jurisdiction(s) to Pew.
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Experience synthesizing and summarizing large amounts of information focusing quickly
on the essence of an issue, as well as identifying, understanding and integrating different
policy perspectives.
Experience in public policy or health care delivery strongly preferred.
Experience writing clear and cogent materials that synthesize scientific and policy issues
for internal audiences, policy makers, the media and the public with a non-partisan
perspective and approach.
Experience collaborating with stakeholders in government, academia and non-profits.
Strong systems skills including Microsoft office products required; database and online
research applications preferred.
Ability to work professionally and collegially within a creative, fast-paced corporate
culture that emphasizes excellence and teamwork.
Demonstrated time and project management skills, including an ability to meet multiple
deadlines by maintaining a high level of organization. Ability to set priorities and identify
resources.
Travel:
The position is expected to include occasional overnight travel for meetings and conferences.
Pew is an equal opportunity employer.
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