Senior Scientist, Clinical Outcomes Assessment Measurement Science – Evinova

WHY JOIN US?

Evinova is a health-tech business, accelerating the delivery of better health outcomes by propelling the life sciences sector forward in digital health, from the inside. Through our application of science-based expertise, evidence-led rigour, and human insight, our digital solutions are deliberately designed so that everyone can reach better health outcomes together. Evinova is a health-tech business within the AstraZeneca Group.

Digital health, the point at which healthcare, technology, data and analytics converge, is the subject of phenomenal promise, with the World Health Organisation believing it has the potential to improve health for everyone. At AstraZeneca, we’ve been working hard to make this a reality, with the years of experience we have accumulated enabling us to now embed digital health at scale across R&D.

To achieve our goal of improving patient experience and outcomes AstraZeneca has Digital Health as one of the top 4 strategic priorities for the company, details on digital health strategy can be found here. Oncology is the largest therapeutic area within AstraZeneca and second highest cause of death globally, with AstraZeneca’s ambition to eliminate cancer as a cause of death.

Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office is purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.

About the Opportunity:

If you’re passionate about advancing oncology drug development, consider joining us as a Senior Scientist in Clinical Outcomes Assessment (COA) Measurement Science. In this role, you’ll apply your knowledge of clinical outcomes assessments and emerging sensor or wearable data collection technologies to drive meaningful insights.

Your contributions will help shape the understanding and measurement of symptoms, functional outcomes, health-related quality of life, and other patient-focused aspects at every stage of the oncology drug development process. You’ll offer both qualitative and quantitative expertise to support patient-centered measurement strategies. Working closely with stakeholders, you’ll play a key role in identifying and balancing treatment benefits and risks in Oncology.

Accountabilities:

• Play a pivotal role in advancing our scientific capabilities to positively impact patients’ lives.

• Contribute to both qualitative and quantitative research, generating evidence about patient experiences with treatment throughout the oncology drug development process.

• Manage projects involving functional service providers conducting research to inform the development of conceptual disease models and clinically meaningful endpoints.

• Explore the use of clinical outcomes assessments in oncology research to evaluate the clinical benefit of treatments.

• Collaborate with scientific leaders to cultivate independent scientific expertise in COA and digital health.

• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment of priorities and strategies.

• Prepare, review, and publish scientific reports, presentations, publications, and regulatory dossiers.

Essentials Skills and Experience:

• A Bachelors degree in a related field, plus four years practical experience.

• 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.  

• Diligence - attention to detail and ability to manage concurrent activities.

• Resilience - ability to overcome challenges in a changing environment.

Desirable for the Role:

• An advanced degree in a science related field and/or other appropriate knowledge/experience. Combination of academic training and practical experience in outcomes research:

  • Highly Preferred: 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 (as noted above), plus two years practical experience

  • OR: Masters degree in a related field (as noted above), plus two years practical experience

• Prior experience conducting outcomes research studies and communication of study findings.

• Experience with the development, selection, and psychometric evaluation of PRO instruments used in clinical studies.

• Strong quantitative skills with experience with PRO data analysis and interpretation in clinical studies.

• Oncology experience.

SO, WHAT’S NEXT?

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete the full application on our website at your earliest convenience – it is the only way that our Recruiter and Hiring Manager can know that you feel well qualified for this opportunity.  If you know someone who would be a great fit, please share this posting with them.

Where can I find out more?

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Are you interested in working at Evinova, apply today!

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