Senior Researcher-Patient-Centered Outcomes Assessment

RTI Health Solutions (RTI-HS), a business unit of RTI International, is an independent and internationally recognized research organization. We provide scientifically rigorous research and consulting services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and diagnostics companies. Our research and consulting services focus on gathering evidence, analyzing results, increasing understanding, and providing greater clarity to help reveal the benefits, risks, value, and potential of our client's products. Our various practice areas include: Market Access and Outcomes Strategy, Patient-Centered Outcomes Assessment, Health Economics, Pharmacoepidemiology, Biostatistics, Surveys and Observational Studies, and Health Preference Assessment.

Given the breadth of our client work and flexible management structure, RTI-HS provides an ideal team-based environment within which to expand your experience in patient-centered research and further develop your career in a friendly, supportive environment. We are currently seeking an experienced researcher to join our Patient-Centered Outcomes Assessment (PCOA) team.

As a senior PCOA researcher at RTI-HS, you would be working as part of a small team in all aspects of patient-centered research to support patient-focused drug development.

As a team leader, you will be given the opportunity to guide and actively participate in the design, planning, conduct and reporting of a range of research activities which may include the following:

• Conducting qualitative interviews with patients, caregivers, patient advocates and clinical key opinion leaders within the context of an independent study or a planned clinical trial
• Developing and adapting outcome measures for completion by patients, caregivers and clinicians
• Conducting targeted literature reviews to support
• Development and support of measurement strategies for patient-centered outcomes
• Provision of regulatory guidance and support, including the development of evidence dossiers and briefing books
• Dissemination of research via scientific publications and presentations at scientific meetings

• A postgraduate degree plus a minimum of 8 years of experience conducting patient-centered research
• An understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods with experience of either gained in a professional research setting (e.g. academic, industry, health service or consultancy environment)
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience of research design
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience of literature review methodology
• Demonstrated experience preparing study reports
• Demonstrated experience leading or contributing to scientific publications
• Demonstrated experience using qualitative and/or quantitative analysis software
• Self-motivation with the ability to deliver high quality research within planned deadlines
• A clear and committed team-based attitude to project work