Associate Director, Clinical Outcomes Assessment - Quantitative Research - Digital Health R&D Oncology – Evinova

Evinova is a health-tech business within the AstraZeneca Group, accelerating the delivery of better health outcomes by propelling the life sciences sector forward in digital health. Through science-based expertise, evidence-led rigour, and human insight, our digital solutions are designed to help everyone reach better health outcomes together. Digital health—the convergence of healthcare, technology, data, and analytics—holds phenomenal promise, with the potential to improve health for all.

At AstraZeneca, we embed digital health at scale across R&D, making it one of the company’s top four strategic priorities. Oncology, our largest therapeutic area, is central to our ambition to eliminate cancer as a cause of death. Our ways of working balance flexibility with collaboration, requiring employees to work in the office three days a week to foster teamwork and innovation.

About the role

As an Associate Director in the Quantitative COA Science team within the Centre of Excellence, you will provide quantitative measurement support for patient-centered measurement strategies. This includes designing data collection approaches, developing patient-centric endpoints, and interpreting analyses to inform key stakeholders—such as R&D teams, regulators, payers, healthcare professionals, and patients—throughout the drug development lifecycle and into post-marketing.

The role involves collaboration with internal and external partners to uphold patient-centricity, diversity, and scientific rigor across therapeutic areas, including oncology, cardiovascular, renal & metabolism, and respiratory & immunology. You will also identify professional development opportunities to become a recognized leader in COA and digital health.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and scientific guidance on clinical outcomes assessments (COA), including traditional survey instruments and novel sensor/wearable data capture, to evaluate symptoms, function, health-related quality of life, or other patient-centric concepts.
• Support the execution of patient-centered measurement strategies and disseminate findings to stakeholders, including R&D teams, regulators, payers, and patients.
• Select data collection strategies and implement them in clinical research or real-world settings.
• Develop patient-centric endpoints and evidence strategies, and design and interpret data analyses for audience-adapted dissemination.
• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., Study teams, Strategy, Product) and external partners to uphold scientific rigor and patient-centric values.
• Plan, execute, and interpret research studies or analytical work, reporting results with an understanding of broader scientific or clinical implications.
• Contribute to project and departmental objectives by collaborating within cross-functional teams and communicating progress across functions.
• Support or lead data evaluation processes, such as triage, adverse event interpretation, or anomaly recognition, ensuring high-quality assessment and timely reporting.
• Develop or improve experimental methods, laboratory techniques, or analytical tools, and participate in protocol validation and review.
• Manage workload to achieve targets and quality standards, proactively communicating status and consulting with colleagues as needed.
• Ensure documentation, reporting, and data management meet internal and external regulatory or compliance standards.
• Provide technical training and support to less experienced colleagues, fostering a collaborative and learning-focused environment.
• Engage with the broader scientific community through literature review, publications, and discussions at meetings to maintain awareness of advances and best practices.
• Support departmental and organizational objectives by participating in change management activities and recognizing business needs.
• Ensure compliance with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) standards, Animal Welfare (where relevant), and other applicable regulations.

Requirements

• Combination of academic training and practical experience in outcomes research, such as:
  • Doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., Sc.D., or Dr.P.H.) in health services research, health outcomes research, epidemiology, pharmacy administration, public health, economics, statistics, or decision sciences.
  • Clinical degree (e.g., in medicine, pharmacy, nursing) and a master’s degree in a related discipline.
  • Master’s degree in a related discipline plus two years of practical experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline plus five years of practical experience.

Skills

• Desirable Skills & Experience:
  • Regulatory experience: Direct involvement in FDA/EMA interactions related to COA endpoints, labeling discussions, or post-approval commitments.
  • Therapeutic area depth: Significant experience in oncology, rare diseases, immunology, or neuroscience, where COA evidence is critical for demonstrating treatment benefit.
  • HTA & Market Access Knowledge: Familiarity with payer evidence requirements and HTA processes (e.g., NICE, ICER, AMNOG, CADTH).
  • Publication record: History of peer-reviewed publications or conference presentations in PRO/COA science, psychometrics, or outcomes research.
  • Diligence: Attention to detail and ability to manage concurrent activities.
  • Resilience: Ability to overcome challenges and motivate others in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

• Eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards (for salaried roles), and commissions (for sales roles).
• Qualified retirement programs.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and leaves.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with applicable plans.

Pay

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $151,227.20 to $226,840.80 USD.