Patient Reported Outcomes Scientist

Responsibilities:

Ability to interpret and evaluate the measurement/psychometric properties of PRO instruments;
Provide input to the development of PRO research protocols to evaluate PRO instruments;
Prepare technical reports and scientific manuscripts of results;
Presentation of data at scientific conferences and publication in peer reviewed journals;
Work with external vendors/key opinion leaders and regulatory agencies to obtain feedback and determine course of development for PRO instruments.

Qualifications:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects, and balance workload and timelines;
Ability to work effectively either in small teams or independently;
Able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment;
Ability to understand and work the range of disciplines within biopharmaceutical development;
Expertise in psychology, epidemiology or related health services research/health outcomes field;
Skills in experimental and quasi-experimental study design, literature review and integration;
Experience with data analysis and validation of PRO instruments
Willing to travel (foreign and domestic) up to 30%;

Education/Experience:

Degree in epidemiology, Clinical Psychology or health services research or related field. 3+ years of relevant experience in outcomes assessment, health economics, psychometric validation or related field;
Appropriate candidates will have obtains a Ph.D. or hold their Master’s degrees and have relevant experience;
Experience in the pharmaceutical industry or contract research organization preferred.