Job Description

About the Company

Binaytara is seeking an Implementation Science & Research Development Officer to lead applied research projects and drive fund development efforts that support cancer care delivery innovations in the U.S. and globally. This dual-role position is ideal for a dynamic researcher with strong grant-writing skills and a passion for translating science into action and impact. The successful candidate will oversee implementation science initiatives that improve access to evidence-based oncology care, especially in low-resource settings, and secure funding through research-informed proposals and partnerships.

About the Role

Location: Bellevue, WA

Position Type: Full-time (in-person)

Salary: $150,000

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and evaluate implementation science studies in support of Binaytara’s mission to reduce cancer care disparities.
• Identify research priorities aligned with organizational goals and global health needs.
• Lead the development of high-quality grant proposals to government agencies, foundations, and other funders.
• Collaborate with program teams in Nepal and the U.S. to pilot and scale cancer care delivery innovations.
• Conduct research on barriers to care, treatment adherence, education uptake, and systems-level interventions.
• Evaluate outcomes and reach of educational platforms (e.g., OncoBlast) and continuing medical education initiatives.
• Develop compelling impact narratives based on research findings to support donor engagement and reporting.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to research capacity-building efforts at Binaytara.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication and represent Binaytara at relevant academic and professional forums.

Qualifications

• PhD or DrPH in Implementation Science, Public Health, Health Services Research, or related field.
• Record of peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations.
• Demonstrated experience conducting applied implementation research.
• Proven success in grant writing and securing competitive research funding.
• Familiarity with implementation science frameworks (e.g., CFIR, RE-AIM, PRISM).
• Strong writing, analytical, and project management skills.
• Understanding of healthcare systems in both high-resource and low-resource settings; South Asia experience is a plus.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally 1-2 times per year.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in cancer care delivery or oncology-focused research.
• Experience evaluating CME or digital education programs.
• Peer-reviewed publications in implementation science, global health, or related fields.

Pay range and compensation package

A rare opportunity to combine research leadership and strategic fund development.

A collaborative team environment grounded in equity and global health impact.

Opportunities for academic collaboration and scholarly publication.

In-person engagement with a mission-driven nonprofit in the Seattle Metro.

International travel and cross-cultural learning.

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