Senior Scientist – Evinova

About the role

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. The Senior Scientist – Clinical Outcomes Assessment (COA) Measurement Science role focuses on applying knowledge of clinical outcomes assessments and emerging sensor or wearable data collection technologies to drive meaningful insights.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to qualitative and quantitative research to generate evidence of patients' experience with treatment throughout the oncology drug development lifecycle.
• With supervision, responsible for project management of functional service providers for qualitative and quantitative research to inform development of conceptual disease models and related endpoints to address measurement gaps.
• With supervision, contribute to the exploration of COA in clinical research to inform clinical benefit evaluation of oncology treatment, including measurement performance evaluation of symptom(s), function, and health-related quality of life instruments, definition or development of novel COA endpoints, and data collection to inform decision-making related to the inclusion of COA endpoints and findings in major deliverables.
• Partner with scientific leaders within Digital Health Oncology to identify, pursue, and develop independent scientific expertise within the COA and digital health fields.
• Collaborate and partner with key internal stakeholder colleagues to ensure priorities and strategies are aligned.
• Prepare, review, and publish scientific reports, internal/conference presentations, publications, regulatory dossiers reflecting ongoing or completed work, with supervision.

Essentials Skills and Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related field, and four years practical experience is required.
• An advanced degree in a science-related field and/or other appropriate knowledge/experience is preferred.
• Experience in performing outcomes research, in any setting, including life sciences company, research organization, academic institution or governmental agency, including experience in interpreting COA data from clinical research and communicating scientific evidence.
• Experience conducting literature reviews.
• Working knowledge of Patient Focused Drug Development (PFDD) FDA Guidance documents and other relevant guidance documents and standard processes to capture patient's experience in drug lifecycle.
• Project management and vendor management skills.
• Conceptual, analytical, and critical thinking.
• Creative, innovative, solution-focused.
• Curious, embraces new ways of problem-solving, new ideas, and new ways of working.
• Strong communication skills, the ability to build relationships.

Desirable for the Role

• 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.

Benefits

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $115,899.20 to $173,848.80 USD. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives, including short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles, and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), and health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

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