Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Qualitative Clinical Outcomes Assessment (COA) Lead

Summary:

The Qualitative Clinical Outcomes Assessment (COA) Lead will manage and grow an established team of scientists within Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Patient-Centered Research (PCR) team. The qualitative COA team develops, commercializes and delivers best-in-class qualitative research designed to support global COA development programs across therapeutic areas and for a wide range of clients. This includes patient and caregiver reported outcomes, clinician reported outcomes, observer reported outcomes and performance-based measures. The team draws on many research methods, such as landscape review, concept elicitation, cognitive debriefing, UAT testing, thematic or content analysis, and linguistic validation. The successful candidate will report into the PCR Delivery Lead and work closely with other team leads, such as Quantitative COA, patient-experience data or in-trial research teams.

Responsibilities include defining the COA qualitative offering, championing thought leadership to advance science and reputation, driving process innovations, collaborating with the commercial team on business development strategies, serving as point of contact for clients, planning team capacity, staffing of opportunities, offering development opportunities for team members, leading recruitment activities, managing the team pipeline, driving financial success, and ensuring operational excellence. The lead will also support client projects as scientific advisor and/or principal investigator.

This exciting role is an essential stakeholder to PCR providing a full suite of services and offerings to facilitate the integration of research-based findings into pharmaceutical and bio-technology usage throughout all phases of drug development for the betterment of the patient experience.

Essential Functions:

Work with the PCR leadership and other stakeholders (e.g., commercial team) to develop a vision for thought leadership, innovation, marketing and business development strategy of the qualitative COA teamDevelop and execute the annual team plan in close collaboration with external and internal stakeholders (e.g., marketing, commercial teams)Coordinate response to client RFPs, including managing existing qualitative resources as well as identification of additional resource needs (i.e. recruitment oversight), and reviewing and approving proposals and budgetSupport staff management including interviewing and selection, professional development, goal setting, performance management and other tasks associated with staff functionsIdentify business risks and develop mitigation plansDevelop and build long-lasting client relationshipsProvide clients with advice on COA strategy and appropriate scientific solutions

Knowledge, Skills and Ability:

Proven leadership in applied qualitative research, COA development and COA validation with a passion for quality and continuous scientific innovationRobust understanding of the global regulatory landscape and associated requirements, with the ability to navigate regulatory complexityDemonstrated drive to lead and develop high performance teams, including long-term strategies, annual objective planning, optimal resource allocation, and staff developmentAbility to attract, develop and retain scientific talentExtensive experience in consulting with a passion for understanding and addressing client needs with carefully selected scientific solutionsDemonstrated ability to delegate effectivelyAdvanced understanding of project scoping, budgeting and forecasting with the ability to interpret data with attention to detailStrong interpersonal, organizational, communication and staff management skills and experience required.Tact and sensitivity in matters relating to confidential materialAbility to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.Fluent in written and oral English

Education and Experience:
Master’s Degree or higher with 10 years of experience in the field, including publication and at least 3 years of team management experience.

PPD values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive.  Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.May require travel.  (Recruiter will provide more details.)

Compensation and Benefits

The salary pay range estimated for this position Scientific Affairs Principal based inMaryland is $205,000.00–$2,400,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards