The American Red Cross is looking to understand and influence blood donor motivation and behavior to enhance donor education, recruitment, engagement, and retention through strategic research initiatives.
Requirements
- Expertise in qualitative and quantitative research methods and implementation science.
- Demonstrated success in designing and leading applied research programs focused on health behavior, population engagement, or health communication.
- Ability to translate research findings into actionable insights and operational strategies.
- Strong project and budget management skills.
- Commitment to ethical research practices and continuous learning.
- Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, ScD) in Public Health, Behavioral Science, Health Psychology, Epidemiology, Sociology, or related field preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible experience in public health research, behavioral science, or related fields.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership for donor behavior research and public health initiatives aligned with organizational priorities.
- Design, execute, and evaluate innovative, evidence-based studies to inform donor engagement strategies.
- Collaborate across service areas to ensure integrated public health approaches and advise senior leadership on related decisions.
- Develop and implement operational interventions based on research findings.
- Identify and cultivate research partnerships and funding opportunities with academia, government, and private sectors.
- Oversee project planning, budgeting, resource allocation, and supervise research staff to ensure team success.
- Represent the organization to federal agencies, the public, and other entities while fostering a culture of innovation and scientific excellence.
Other
- Requires a consistent on-site presence, with flexibility for a hybrid remote schedule.
- Ability to travel occasionally for conferences, stakeholder meetings, or site visits.
- Commitment to the mission and humanitarian values of the American Red Cross.
- Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills; ability to influence across complex organizations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex information to diverse stakeholders.
