Senior Research Associate, Real-world Science

Ideally located on the east coast in the US, this is a fully remote, full-time permanent role with full benefits.

About the role

The Senior Research Associate drafts protocols, reports, and other project deliverables, interacts with clients, and contributes to strategic thinking under the direction of senior staff. Leads scientific coordination and project management, including project scope, tracking progress, and coordinating team tasks for multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific guidance/consultation on scientific methodological and operational considerations of project design and conduct.
• Lead or coordinate the development of draft scientific project deliverables (e.g., protocols, analysis plans, case report forms (electronic or paper), survey questions, reports) for senior review.
• Engage with project sponsors, physicians, clinical sites, and other relevant contacts.
• Assist with monitoring project budget spend and managing timelines for scientific tasks/deliverables.
• In some client engagements, serve as Principal Investigator, with final responsibilities for project budget, deliverables, and timelines.
• Lead or coordinate the development of abstracts and manuscripts.
• Contribute to the growth of Evidera through business development activities, including support of proposal development, participation in the sales cycle, conference attendance, and presentations.
• Support other organizational activities as needed (e.g., supervise and/or mentor junior staff; closely collaborate with other project partners such as clinical operations, data management, biostatistics, and data analysts; contribute to development of training materials and process improvements).
• Travel (national and international) may be expected.
• Participate in client calls and address questions posed directly about their work.
• Contribute to client and/or project strategy under the direction of senior staff.
• May mentor or manage more junior staff or practice area interns.

Requirements

• PhD (epidemiology or closely related field) or MSc with 3-5 years of relevant experience is required.
• Previous experience in consultancy and/or CRO environment highly desirable.
• Experience with de novo data collection (field) projects (non-interventional designs in particular) is preferred.
• Good understanding of epidemiologic methodology is required.
• Working knowledge of MS Office software; working knowledge of data analysis software (e.g., SAS, Stata, R) a plus.
• Experience with design of peri- or post-approval late phase interventional projects is not required but would be considered a plus.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and document information effectively in written English, including producing scientific reports, presentations, emails, and other written deliverables that are well-organized, error-free, and tailored to the audience.
• Strong organizational, time-management, prioritization, and decision-making skills to evaluate, plan, and accomplish multiple work goals in a timely fashion.
• Able to quickly learn and apply new information, skills, and procedures.
• Proactive and positive approach to tasks and projects, with resilience when encountering process, project, budget, or client changes inherent in the consulting environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to quickly develop and sustain positive rapport with internal and external contacts in person, over the phone, and by email.
• Experience presenting ideas to individuals and groups in a formal setting.
• Delivers a positive internal/external client experience; listens, understands client needs, and recommends solutions.
• Demonstrates sound professional judgment in analyzing, responding to, and resolving inquiries, issues, and escalations.

Pay

The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $120,000.00–$135,000.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy.

Benefits

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs.
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave).
• Accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy.
• Retirement and savings programs, such as a competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan.
• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount.

Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)