Director, Psychometrician/Statistician - Science - Evinova

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of healthcare? As a Scientist in the Evinova Endpoints team, you will be a subject matter expert on endpoint development, including evidence generation for existing and novel endpoints. Your work will detail the patient benefits of new medicines, contributing to the successful development and commercialization of innovative therapies and digital health solutions. You will lead quantitative measurement strategies for clinical validation applied to data from biosensors, wearables, and clinical outcomes assessments (COAs). Your role will span various therapeutic areas, including oncology, cardiovascular, renal & metabolism, and respiratory & immunology. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to uphold patient-centricity, diversity, sustainability values, and scientific rigor.

Accountabilities

• Develop comprehensive clinical validation strategies for novel endpoints across therapeutic areas.
• Lead workstreams applying psychometrics, clinimetrics, and statistics to generate evidence of patients’ experiences with treatment throughout the drug development lifecycle.
• Design, conduct, and interpret psychometric, clinimetric, or statistical analyses for the validation of novel endpoints using data from COAs and sensors/wearables in clinical trials.
• Establish fit-for-purpose visualization of data.
• Prepare, review, and publish data to ensure clinical validation findings are effectively communicated in scientific reports, presentations, publications, and regulatory dossiers.
• Plan and conduct meetings with content experts for endpoint performance.
  

Essential Skills/Experience

Combination of academic training and practical quantitative experience. This may consist of:

• Doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., Sc. D. or Dr.P.H.) in a relevant field such as Science, Statistics, Biostatistics, Psychology, Testing and Measurement, Epidemiology, Pharmaceutical, Neuroscience, or other quantitative-related fields, plus four years relevant and experience OR Masters degree in a related field (as noted above), plus seven years practical experience
• More than 4 years of experience in clinical validation, including psychometric evaluation of novel measures and value generation of quantitative evidence in digital health
• Knowledge and experience in psychometric methods, e.g., classical test theory, Rasch, for performance assessment
• Programming and visualization using R, SAS, Python, or similar
• Ability to lead and influence strategically and persuade thoughtfully to acquire desired outcomes while maintaining effective organizational relationships
• Strong influencing and senior stakeholder leadership skills
• Ability to challenge the status quo, take ownership and hold self and others accountable
• Passion for finding innovative ways to apply research findings to complex, real-world contexts
• Highly efficient: able to navigate ambiguity and address problems in a fast-paced environment; able to influence without authority
• Understanding of the regulatory landscape governing research with human subjects
• Superb communication skills
  

Desirable Skills/Experience

• Doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., Sc. D. or Dr.P.H.) in a relevant field
• Experience with data from multiple sources, including wearables and sensors
• Deep understanding of novel digital development framework with experience
• Conducting outcomes research studies and communicating study findings to internal and external audiences
• 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
  

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we are proud to be part of a team that plays a critical role in driving meaningful change in healthcare. We embrace technology to reimagine the future of healthcare and deliver improved outcomes for patients. Our forward-thinking mindset encourages us to disrupt the status quo and think critically to drive innovation. By unleashing our creativity and curiosity, we develop groundbreaking ideas and solutions. We build thoughtful global partnerships internally and externally, offering us the freedom to grow knowledge and make an impact worldwide.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

The annual base salary (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from $188,733 to $283,099. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles) or to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.