Associate Scientist/Scientist - Patient Preference, and Utility Studies

Associate Scientist/Scientist, Patient Preference, and Utility Studies

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 

About OPEN Health

OPEN Health unites deep scientific knowledge with wide-ranging specialist expertise to unlock possibilities that improve health outcomes and patient wellbeing. Working in partnership with our clients, we embrace our different perspectives and strengths to deliver fresh thinking and solutions that make a difference. 

OPEN Health is a flexible global organization that solves complex healthcare challenges across HEOR and market access, medical communications, and creative omnichannel campaigns. 

What we offer:

As a global organization, OPEN Health is committed to supporting our employees and their families through a comprehensive benefits program

• Competitive pay, generous paid vacation and holidays, and more across all our locations
• Ongoing training and development opportunities which foster and shape your individual career path
• An active and growing commitment to bettering the communities our employees call home through our Corporate Social Responsibility program
• The opportunity to thrive in a global, collaborative environment while working every day to improve health outcomes and patient wellbeing
• Diverse, inclusive culture that encourages you to bring your whole self to work

If we sound like the sort of business environment in which you would thrive, then we would love to hear from you.