Sprout Health Solutions
Principal/Senior Principal - Clinical Outcome Assessments (COA/Qualitative)
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Principal/Senior Principal - Clinical Outcome Assessments (COA/Qualitative)
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This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an energetic team of highly skilled researchers driven by curiosity and compassion to conduct person-centred research that makes a meaningful difference to those affected by health conditions.
Fully remote, based in the UK; some work-related travel may be required (<10%). Candidates must be legally authorised to work in the UK.*
*While this job posting is specific to the United Kingdom, this is a wider search for a role that is open to candidates in either the US or the UK. If the US location is more appropriate (and you are legally authorised to work in the US without sponsorship), please submit your application through the corresponding job listing on Linked In or our Sprout website
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Full time (37.5 hours/week)
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Competitive, commensurate with skills and experience. Plus, discretionary, performance-based bonus scheme.
Are you an established expert in the clinical outcome assessments (COA)/patient-reported outcomes (PRO) field who enjoys directing COA strategy and qualitative/content validation studies and using your problem-solving skills to create winning proposals to meet clients’ needs?
Are you looking to apply your leadership experience in an environment where you will feel supported to fulfil your unique potential? Review the company background and job description below and apply to join our growing team at Sprout.
Company background:
Sprout Health Solutions is a specialist consultancy of experts in health outcomes, patient engagement and behaviour science. Pharmaceutical companies come to us because we combine academic expertise with substantial commercial experience to deliver person-centred strategies and programs for improved health and regulatory success worldwide.
The patient experience is at the heart of everything we do. Our core services involve the provision of clinical outcome assessment (COA) expertise and strategy to help industry partners in selection and use of COA endpoints in clinical trials. We also produce patient insights and stakeholder journeys throughout the drug development pathway, as well as targeted education and support interventions that deliver effective solutions for treatment adherence and other health behaviour challenges.
Sprout has a solid project management and operations function to support successful project delivery, and to reinforce operational excellence in everything we do.
Our remote-working team is spread out over Europe, and the US. Despite our geographical distance, we have a tight team who communicates with each other daily. We believe in being flexible, supporting each other and doing what needs to be done to deliver excellence for our clients.
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Find out more at: www.sprout-hs.com
Key areas of responsibility:
At the Principal or Senior Principal level, you will be working closely with the Senior Leadership team to support the overall business strategy. You will have a keen interest in business development, networking, and working with clients to support their business needs.
On a project level, you will be responsible for scientific deliverables related to COA strategy and qualitative COA projects. You will collaborate with clients on multiple projects to develop strategies and design and implement research to meet clients’ needs and to ensure the patient voice is captured appropriately. You will serve as project director and/or scientific advisor, taking overall responsibility for the implementation and scientific integrity of your projects. You will be responsible for supervising other members of the project teams (i.e., researchers and project managers), and you will usually be the point person for client communications.
You will line manage multiple direct reports and will identify areas of training for the overall COA research team. You will identify and act on new business opportunities, including the creation of budgets and proposals for new business opportunities relevant to your area of expertise. You will be consulted relating to operational efficiencies across projects (e.g., margin performance, staffing plans, revenue). You will be accountable for developing scientific thought leadership pieces for PR and marketing and identifying thought leadership opportunities via conference presentations and manuscripts, as appropriate.
Key requirements and competencies:
Research-specific
- An advanced degree (master’s or doctorate) in a relevant field (e.g., public health, anthropology, psychology, medical sociology, or related discipline); doctorate preferred. Significant relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of academic degree.
- Demonstrable experience of directing COA strategy projects and complex, multi-year COA qualitative studies; quantitative research skills are a bonus, but not required
- Mix of expert or master-level for all core COA research skills (i.e., study materials development, interview conduct, focus group conduct, qualitative data analysis, COA literature reviews, COA endpoint strategy)
- Mix of expert or master-level for in-trial interview methodology and execution across the clinical trial process, including entry and exit interviews
- Serves as Director or Scientific Advisor on projects; able to confidently lead research teams to drive high quality research that meets our clients’ needs
- Passionate about centring the patient voice in drug development
- Excellent scientific writing skills and evidence of leading on conference abstracts, posters and manuscript development
- Experience in supervising team members in the design, implementation and reporting of COA strategy studies and in-trial interview studies
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Business-savvy
- Able to lead on client communication for proposals and projects
- Proactive and clear communication style and professionalism when communicating with clients
- Able to strategise, collaborate, and create solutions in response to clients’ COA strategy needs
- Able to identify key stakeholders for various communications and can adapt accordingly
- Able to lead on full proposal development, with a track record for winning new business
- Excels at maintaining strong client relationships and takes the initiative to develop new ones
- Has a strong understanding of the clinical trial process, including the use of COAs and embedded interviews in this context and relevant industry information (i.e., FDA/EMA guidance documents)
- Exceptional time management, communication, and organizational skills
- Excellent and proactive problem solver
- Excellent attention to detail
- Able to efficiently handle multiple projects simultaneously
Team culture
- Team player – ready to lend a hand when needed
- Proactive and timely communicator with internal team members
- Experience mentoring and line managing junior staff, including experience as a people leader; able to identify areas for development needs for others.
- Fosters a positive environment of inclusivity and diversity – makes all feel welcome and respected
- Able to adapt quickly and be flexible in the face of changing project priorities
- Willingness to periodically work outside of normal business hours to accommodate our global clients and collaborators
- Able to identify areas for self-development
Benefits of working at Sprout:
You will be part of a close knit and high performing team of experienced patient-centred outcomes researchers, patient engagement professionals, behaviour science specialists and project managers who will support and challenge you to find your purpose and strive for success. We offer a flexible virtual working environment, and we value diversity and inclusiveness. Joining our fast-expanding consultancy means there will be opportunities to grow and progress with the company.
We encourage you to apply promptly. The advertisement will remain live until the position is filled.
To apply, please send your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience for this role to: hiring@sprout-hs.com, or use the contact form on the website.
Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
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