Associate Scientist/Scientist - Patient Preference, and Utility Studies

at  OPEN Health

JOB SUMMARY

Our Scientists are responsible for providing a strong scientific perspective and contributing to utility and preference study design and methodology, data analysis, and statistical programming in our patient-centered outcomes team. They use patient-level datasets such as patient-reported outcomes (PRO) clinical trial data, patient surveys, and/or other observational studies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Designing and executing utility and preference studies using a variety of data sources
• Developing clear and concise study protocols, analysis plans, and reports
• Providing scientific direction for and/or directly conducting data analysis, statistical model development, and statistical programming (preferred languages R, STATA, SAS)
• Identifying and developing methodologies and strategies in partnership with project teams
• Leading, designing, and executing surveys and real-world studies using a variety of data sources
• Mentoring junior team members in advanced analysis using R, STATA, or SAS programming.
• Supporting client interactions and outreach to ensure exceptional client satisfaction
• Adhering to project budgets and timelines
• Supporting proposal development under the guidance of senior team members

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Hands-on experience conducting data analytics for utility/preference studies, preferably in a consulting environment
• PhD in pharmaceutical and health outcomes, public health, epidemiology, pharmacoeconomic, or a related field
• Strong data analytic proficiency R (advanced skills required), other languages a plus (SAS, STATA, or similar programming language)
• Ability to handle multiple projects successfully with scientific rigor
• Intellectual curiosity and independence to include the ability to self-start and self-teach
• Proactivity, responsiveness, and the ability to balance shifting priorities to ensure that timelines and objectives are met, and expectations are exceeded
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Able to forge and manage significant relationships with internal and with external stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to prepare and present relevant summaries of complex materials
• Superior communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Proficient in MS365 including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Less than 10% of potential global travel

• Designing and executing utility and preference studies using a variety of data sources
• Developing clear and concise study protocols, analysis plans, and reports
• Providing scientific direction for and/or directly conducting data analysis, statistical model development, and statistical programming (preferred languages R, STATA, SAS)
• Identifying and developing methodologies and strategies in partnership with project teams
• Leading, designing, and executing surveys and real-world studies using a variety of data sources
• Mentoring junior team members in advanced analysis using R, STATA, or SAS programming.
• Supporting client interactions and outreach to ensure exceptional client satisfaction
• Adhering to project budgets and timelines
• Supporting proposal development under the guidance of senior team member