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AstraZenecaPosted 3 weeks ago

Senior Scientist – Evinova

$115,899–$173,848 year

HybridGaithersburg, Maryland, United States

Full TimeSenior LevelDoctorate Or Professional DegreeEnterprise

Job Summary

Contribute to qualitative and quantitative research to generate evidence of patients' experience with treatment throughout the oncology drug development lifecycle, including study design, oversight, and data collection. Manage functional service providers for research projects and evaluate measurement performance of symptom, function, and health-related quality of life instruments to inform clinical benefit evaluation. Partner with scientific leaders to develop independent expertise in clinical outcomes assessment and digital health, while preparing, reviewing, and publishing scientific reports, presentations, and regulatory dossiers. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align strategies and identify unmet measurement needs for disease progression or tolerability.

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • Four years practical experience
  • An advanced degree in a science related field and/or other appropriate knowledge/experience
  • Combination of academic training and practical experience in outcomes research
  • Doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., Sc. D. or Dr.P.H.) in a relevant field such as, but not limited to, health services research, health outcomes research, epidemiology, pharmacy administration, public health, economics, statistics or decision sciences or Clinical degree (e.g., in medicine, pharmacy, nursing, or equivalent) and a masters degree in a related field
  • Masters degree in a related field
  • Two years practical experience
  • Experience in performing outcomes research, in any setting, including life sciences company, research organization, academic institution or governmental agency
  • Experience in interpreting COA data from clinical research and communicating scientific evidence
  • Experience conducting literature reviews
  • Working knowledge of Patient Focused Drug Development (PFDD)
  • Working knowledge of FDA Guidance documents and other relevant guidance documents and standard processes to capture patient's experience in drug lifecycle
  • Project management skills
  • Vendor management skills
  • Conceptual, analytical and critical thinking
  • Creative, innovative, solution-focused mindset
  • Curiosity and ability to embrace new ways of problem solving, new ideas, and new ways of working
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to build relationships

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior experience conducting outcomes research studies and communication of study findings to internal and external audiences
  • Quantitative and data analysis experience, particularly with clinical trial data
  • Experience with the development, selection, and psychometric evaluation of PRO instruments used in clinical studies
  • Experience conducting qualitative interviews with patients and clinicians and performing qualitative data analysis
  • Experience conducting outcomes research in different geographic regions and interacting with regulators and policy-makers
  • Diligence - attention to detail and ability to manage a program of concurrent activities
  • Resilience - ability to overcome and motivate others in the face of a changing environment

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