Research Associate II - Patient-Centered Research

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RESEARCH ASSOCIATE II – PATIENT-CENTERED RESEARCH

• We are looking to fill this role in Hammersmith, London

Evidera is seeking Research Associates to join its growing scientific staff in the Patient-Centered Research (PCR) group. The PCR group combines a unique portfolio of scientific disciplines, including health sciences, psychology, psychometrics, epidemiology, and many other social sciences. This is an exciting and varied role in which you will contribute to projects focused on the selection, development, evaluation, and implementation of Clinical Outcome Assessments (COAs) and Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs). Our projects allow engagement with patients and key stakeholders in all aspects of medical decision-making, with a growing emphasis on patient-engagement and patient-centered evidence. You will be joining a team well-known for the quality of its science, extensive publication track record and excellent relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs).

This is an ideal opportunity for candidates with a master’s degree in a scientific discipline and at least one year of experience conducting healthcare research, or a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of experience conducting healthcare research. You will have the ability to demonstrate your knowledge of literature research methodology as well as experience in qualitative and quantitative analysis methods.

Position Overview:
The Research Associate II independently completes basic project management tasks (financial management, timelines, client correspondence); requires senior supervision for more advanced and complex project management tasks (protocol and report development, statistical analysis). Assists with authorship of client deliverables.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

Science

• Independently prepares proposal drafts, protocol drafts, and reports/summaries. Can summarize quantitative and qualitative analysis results for project deliverables.
• Conducts literature reviews and oversees tabling of data from articles.
• Responsible for data collection, especially qualitative data including conducting cognitive interviews and co-moderating or moderating focus groups.
• Compiles or oversees compilation of data collection tools.
• Understands the basic elements of psychometric analysis.
• Oversees data management, including data entry and review.
• Conducts data analysis, including preparing qualitative code book, performing and overseeing coding, and reviewing quantitative data tables.
• Maintains familiarity with current scientific literature. May co-author presentations for scientific conferences and manuscripts for scientific journals.

Project Management

• Oversees and conducts site recruitment, site management, site training, and data management.
• Efficiently delegates and communicates within/outside of project team, and communicates regularly with senior project team members (i.e. principal investigator) about project tasks. Responsible for overseeing the project budget, routinely checking PDR and milestone reports, approving and tracking subcontractor and possibly client invoices, and maintaining the project checkbook.
• Able to track timelines and keep project team informed in order to complete work within the expected timeframe.
• Communicates regularly with senior project team members (i.e. principal investigator) about project budget and timelines
• Oversees and conducts IRB submission procedures, electronic and paper filing, SOP requirements, business office practices, etc.
• Travel 10-30 % of the time.

Financial & Business Development

• Able to communicate effectively with clients.
• No specific proposal writing goal for this level, though individuals may choose to work on selected proposals if interested

PCR Operations Support

• Develops and presents internal scientific trainings, and attends trainings and brown bags led by colleagues
• May attend scientific conferences for professional development/training
• Conforms to SOPs and other Evidera trainings

Education, Professional Skills & Experience:

• MA/MS/More than two years of experience (or equivalent thereof in outcomes research/clinical trial execution/human subject’s research).
• BA/BS/More than three years of experience (or equivalent thereof in outcomes research/clinical trial execution/human subject’s research).
• MS Word, PPT, Excel; Endnote, Pubmed/Embase, ATLAS.ti, ability to use Access with interface provided.

Personal Skills & Competencies:

• Knowledge of fundamentals of health outcomes/human subjects research principles and good clinical practices.
• Practical knowledge of research project implementation.
• Demonstrates: good communication skills, strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work well within a team environment.
• Knowledge of practical research implementation (IRB process, data collection and management, familiar with qualitative and quantitative analysis)
• Demonstrates ability to work well within diverse project teams
• Well-developed communication skills and scientific writing skills, as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications, technical reports, or other scholarly work
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Collaborative team member, capable of efficient multi-tasking

About Evidera:
Evidera is a business within in Pharmaceutical Product Development, LLC (PPD) a leading global contract research organization (CRO), and a is a preeminent provider of evidence-based solutions. We provide integrated scientific expertise and global operational capabilities to help clients generate the evidence needed to optimize the market access and commercial potential of products.

Perks:
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, with clear opportunities for growth and career progression. You will have the opportunity to work on multiple projects with some of the industry’s leading researchers. Our offices boast a fun and collaborative working environment, frequent social events and a robust support system. We are committed to providing training and professional development, with ample opportunity to advance, for all our staff.

Evidera’s Core Competencies:

• Customer Focus
• Initiative
• Teamwork
• Problem Solving/Judgment
• Accountability

If you resonate with our core competencies and want to contribute to research and consulting services driven by world-class science and thought leadership, then please submit your application – we’d love to hear from you.

Evidera, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, gender preference, disability, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.