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Consultant (Clinical Outcome Assessment - COA)
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Consultant (Clinical Outcome Assessment - COA)
Consultant (Clinical Outcome Assessment - COA) – UK (Fully Remote or London Hybrid)
About the Role
We are seeking a Consultant (Clinical Outcome Assessment - COA) to join our high-growth, strategic team as a vital contributor to client engagements, business development, and internal initiatives. In this role, you will provide analytical insight, leadership, and creativity to define projects, build work plans, and deliver robust conclusions and recommendations for our pharmaceutical and medical device clients.
The COA team focuses on a high-demand area of healthcare consulting, encompassing Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs) and broader clinical outcome assessment strategies. Your role will require cross-functional collaboration, methodological expertise, and strategic thinking to drive impactful solutions across the clinical development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead COA projects focused on the development, evaluation, and implementation of Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs) and other COA instruments, ensuring alignment with global regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA PRO Guidance, EMA, PFDD).
- Oversee full-cycle project delivery, including:
- Qualitative and quantitative data collection
- Data analysis (both quantitative and qualitative)
- Report writing, manuscript preparation, and abstract development
- Concept elicitation and cognitive debriefing interviews
- Literature and instrument reviews
- Mixed-methods study design
- Provide strategic COA guidance to clients, informing:
- Endpoint selection for clinical trials
- Evidence generation to support labeling claims and market access
- Serve as scientific lead in key engagements, presenting findings to stakeholders and advising on COA-related decisions.
- Mentor and manage junior team members, fostering expertise in COA methodologies, regulatory science, and endpoint strategies.
- Collaborate internally and externally with biostatisticians, regulatory affairs teams, health economists, and clinical trial experts to integrate COAs into broader project objectives.
- Support business development by:
- Developing proposals and competing in bid submission processes
- Identifying new client opportunities within the COA space
- Contribute to thought leadership through:
- Publications, conference presentations, and methodology development
- Refinement of internal best practices and team knowledge-sharing
- Assist in strategic planning for the COA practice, including:
- Resource allocation
- Team structuring
- Capacity-building initiatives
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About You
Education & Experience
- Master’s degree (2:1 or higher) in health psychology, psychology, sociology, life sciences, or a related field (a PhD or PostDoc experience is preferred).
- 5+ years of experience in:
- Outcomes research (preferably in Health Economics and Outcomes Research - HEOR)
- Patient-Reported Outcomes (PRO) development and evaluation
- Qualitative research (design, implementation, and analysis)
- Proven expertise in:
- Regulatory science, particularly FDA PRO Guidance, EMA, and market access frameworks
- Clinical drug development processes
- Underpinning the pharmaceutical/medical device industry
Technical & Methodological Skills
- Proficiency in qualitative analysis software: NVIVO, ATLAS.ti, or MAXQDA (strong preference).
- Experience with quantitative methodologies: Statistical validation, regulatory alignments, and survey design.
- Literature review skills: Extensive experience synthesizing guidance documents (e.g., FDA, EMA, ICH) to inform scientific recommendations.
- Project management: Ability to oversee global, multi-phase engagements while ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables.
Soft Skills & Attributes
- Strong analytical and critical thinking to derive actionable insights.
- Strategic communication, capable of translating complex research into clear, client-facing recommendations.
- Confidence and leadership to guide teams and clients in Maven’s fast-paced environment.
- Discipline and transparency to support Faulkner and TAGMEE Clinical Trial units within an integrated workflow.
About the Team
Our outcomes research team comprises 30+ specialists with diverse experience across:
- Therapy areas: Rare disease, oncology, immuno-oncology, respiratory, CNS, infectious disease, pain, and women’s health.
- Methodologies: PRO question development, study design, concept elicitations, cognitive debriefs, and validation sampling.
- Regulatory alignment: Deep understanding of FDA, EMA, HTA, and ICH criteria.
- Industry collaborations: our integrated approach combines HEOR, medical writing, health economics, and market access to support the full product lifecycle.
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Hours & Location
Full-Time Position available in UK customary working hours (Monday–Friday).
- Flexible work model:
- Fully remote options available.
- Hybrid based in London (UK): 2–3 days/week at the Liverpool Street office, with the remainder remote.
- Flexibility to accommodate core work hours while ensuring productivity.
Why Join Clarivate?
The role offers:
- Private medical insurance or a health cash plan
- Generous pension plan contribution rates
- Income protection and life insurance
- AddressWorks Gift value of £3,000 (cash award for US or European hires)
- Sports Club Subsidy – 50% of gym membership covered, or up to £500/person
- 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays (option to buy/sell leave)
- From 4 days’ parental caring leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Emergency/relocation childcare/adult-care support
- Eye care vouchers (UK/EU only)
- Complimentary office stadium seats at key sports fixtures
Compliance & Equal Opportunity
Clarivate is committed to equal employment opportunities and ensures non-discrimination in hiring, promotion, training, and other employment policies. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
"At Clarivate, we bring together enriched data, insights, analytics, and workflow solutions—grounded in deep domain expertise—to fuel the world’s greatest breakthroughs."
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