Senior Researcher – Patient Centered Outcomes Assessment

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Responsibilities Lead complex patient-centered outcomes research programs from study design through final delivery Serve as project lead for multidisciplinary teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest scientific standards Provide strategic oversight of study design, methodology, regulatory engagement, and evidence generation plans Manage project risks, client expectations, resource allocation, and team performance Serve as a trusted scientific advisor to clients and internal stakeholders Personally contribute to the design, execution, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of qualitative and mixed-methods research studies Design and lead qualitative research conducted with patients, caregivers, patient advocates, and clinical key opinion leaders, including both stand-alone and clinical trial-based studies Lead the development, adaptation, and evaluation of clinical outcome assessments (COAs), including patient-reported outcomes (PROs), observer-reported outcomes (ObsROs), clinician-reported outcomes (ClinROs), and related measures Review and critically appraise published literature, COA development programs, and psychometric evidence Develop patient-centered evidence strategies to support regulatory, access & reimbursement, and healthcare decision-making needs Contribute directly to study reports, client presentations, evidence dossiers, briefing books, and negotiations with key decision makers to support patient-centered value messaging for medicines Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients Lead scientific discussions with pharmaceutical and biotechnology sponsors regarding patient-focused drug development strategies Support business development efforts through proposal development, client meetings, capability presentations, and identification of growth opportunities Lead and contribute to scientific publications, conference abstracts, posters, presentations, and manuscripts Represent RTI-HS at scientific meetings, industry conferences, and client engagements Provide day-to-day leadership, mentorship, and coaching to junior and mid-level researchers Foster technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and professional development across project teams Requirements Postgraduate master’s level degree plus a minimum of 8 years of experience conducting patient-centered research, or a PhD plus a minimum of 5 years of experience conducting patient-centered research Demonstrated experience leading complex patient-centered research projects and multidisciplinary teams within a consulting, pharmaceutical, regulatory, CRO, or academic research environment supporting patient-focused drug development Demonstrated success managing client relationships, mentoring research staff, and leading project teams Substantial experience developing and successfully executing patient-centered evidence-generation strategies for pharmaceutical clients Proven experience interacting with regulatory agencies, including FDA, EMA, or other global health authorities as well as supporting evidence needs for access stakeholders (payers HTA, and prescribers) Experience leading proposal development and contributing to business growth initiatives Strong publication record and experience presenting research at scientific conferences Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in leading patient-centered outcomes research, including study design, methodology, and evidence generation.

Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams, client relationships, and regulatory interactions to support patient-focused drug development. #J-18808-Ljbffr