• Support 4-5 studies at various stages in Orthopedics • Monitor orthopedic medical device studies • Identify risks and implement effective solutions promptly • Communicate effectively with study teams and sites • Maintain detailed reports on various projects • Average 65% travel required

• As a Macro Research Analyst at xAI, you will play a critical role in analyzing global economic forces and translating complex macroeconomic dynamics into actionable insights. • You will track and interpret key economic indicators across regions, assess the implications of monetary and fiscal policy decisions, and evaluate how macro trends shape financial markets and risk conditions. • You will build forecasts and scenario analyses to understand how shifts in growth, inflation, interest rates, currencies, commodities, and geopolitics may affect asset prices and broader market regimes. • Your work will inform top-down investment views and risk assessments, supporting global macro strategies driven by economic fundamentals rather than individual company analysis. • You are expected to be hands-on, proactive, and able to communicate ideas clearly and concisely to a highly technical and motivated team.

• Support the project team lead by assisting in the development and execution of project plans, including tracking deliverables, milestones, and outcomes. • Develop clear and compelling policy briefs, reports, presentations, and communication materials that translate complex research, policy analysis, and project conclusions into actionable insights and recommendations for diverse audiences. • Support the design and execution of research to improve student success. • Collaborate closely with senior team members to conduct qualitative and quantitative research, including supporting data collection activities (e.g., interviews, focus groups, case studies), conducting data analysis using publicly available data, conducting secondary research and synthesizing findings from higher education research and policy. • Build and sustain strong relationships with FoundationCCC partners, the Chancellor’s Office, and other higher education, government, and nonprofit partners. • Stay attuned to federal, state and system office policy development efforts by attending Chancellor’s Office events, Board of Governors meetings, legislative hearings and briefings, and other relevant meetings, virtually or in-person.

• APEX Clinical Research Associate (CRA) providing foundational clinical research training • Perform billable project tasks to support CRAs and Clinical Operations Leads • Collaborate with CRAs for observational and co-monitoring support • Address and resolve site issues and questions • Manage site quality and delivery from site identification through to close-out