Senior Scientist – Evinova

AstraZeneca•Gaithersburg, MD

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Evinova is a health-tech business within the AstraZeneca Group, focused on accelerating the delivery of better health outcomes by propelling the life sciences sector forward in digital health. They use science-based expertise, evidence-led rigor, and human insight to design digital solutions that help everyone reach better health outcomes together. Digital health is a strategic priority for AstraZeneca, with significant potential to improve health for everyone. Oncology is a major therapeutic area for AstraZeneca, and this role contributes to advancing oncology drug development through Clinical Outcomes Assessment (COA) Measurement Science. The role involves applying knowledge of COA and emerging sensor/wearable data collection technologies to generate insights into symptoms, functional outcomes, health-related quality of life, and other patient-focused aspects throughout the oncology drug development process. The Senior Scientist will provide qualitative and quantitative expertise to support patient-centered measurement strategies and help balance treatment benefits and risks in Oncology. Evinova's ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring collaboration through in-office engagement three days a week.

Requirements

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Four years of practical experience.
Experience in performing outcomes research in any setting (life sciences company, research organization, academic institution, or governmental agency).
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.
Ability to build relationships.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree in a science-related field and/or other appropriate knowledge/experience is preferred.
Combination of academic training and practical experience in outcomes research is highly preferred.
Doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., Sc. D. or Dr.P.H.) in a relevant field such as health services research, health outcomes research, epidemiology, pharmacy administration, public health, economics, statistics or decision sciences.
Clinical degree (e.g., in medicine, pharmacy, nursing, or equivalent) and a masters degree in a related field, plus two years practical experience.
Masters degree in a related field, plus two years practical experience.
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.

Responsibilities

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, manage projects for functional service providers involved in qualitative and quantitative research to inform the development of conceptual disease models and related endpoints.
With supervision, explore COA in clinical research to inform clinical benefit evaluation of oncology treatment, including measurement performance evaluation of instruments, definition/development of novel COA endpoints, and data collection for decision-making.
Partner with scientific leaders within Digital Health Oncology to identify, pursue, and develop independent scientific expertise within the COA and digital health fields.
Collaborate with key internal stakeholder colleagues to ensure priorities and strategies are aligned.
Prepare, review, and publish scientific reports, internal/conference presentations, publications, and regulatory dossiers, with supervision.