Senior Scientist (Patient Reported Outcomes) - Digital Health

The Digital Health Market will grow exponentially over the next 3 years, with new applications in digital showing in phase 3 studies significant benefits for patients including overall survival in Cancer and with a determined effort to focus on Digital therapeutics.

About astrazeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.

Business area

A place that’s actively embracing and investing in technology, we harness digital, data and analytics to reinvent the future of healthcare and drive forward innovative digital solutions.

What you’ll do

As a Senior Scientist in the Digital Health Measurement Science group, you will be providing qualitative and quantitative measurement support for the development and execution of patient-centric measurement strategies and the dissemination of findings to key partners, such as R&D global and/or cross-functional teams, regulators, payers, healthcare professionals and most importantly patients in support of more efficient identification of treatment benefits vs harms in Oncology.

• 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
• With supervision, responsible for project management of functional service provider(s) for qualitative and quantitative research to inform development of conceptual disease-models and related endpoints; address measurement gap to inform the patients' experience with treatment.
• 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 to address evidence needs from key partners
• Data collection to inform decision making related to the inclusion of COA endpoints and findings in major results such as: clinical development plans, study protocols, and strategic and operational reports.
• 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.

Essential for the role

• BS in health services research, health outcomes research, epidemiology, pharmacy administration, public health, economics, statistics, decision sciences or similar field.
• Practical experience
• Experience in performing outcomes research in any setting, including life sciences company, research organization, academic institution or governmental agency; interpreting COA data from clinical research and communicating scientific evidence.
• Experience in conducting literature reviews
• Proven understanding of Patient Focused Drug Development (PFDD) FDA and other relevant guidance documents and standard methodologies to collect patient's experience in drug lifecycle
• Project management and vendor experience

Desirable for the role

• Advanced degree
• Doctoral degree in a relevant field
• Clinical degree (e.g., in medicine, pharmacy, nursing) and a MS degree in a related field
• MS degree in a related field with experience

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what’s next?

Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.

Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available and we hope it’s yours.

Where can I find out more?

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.