Associate Director, Clinical Outcomes Assessment - Quantitative Research - Digital Health R&D Oncology - Evinova

Evinova is a health-tech business, accelerating the delivery of better health outcomes by propelling the life sciences sector forward in digital health, from the inside. Through our application of science-based expertise, evidence-led rigour, and human insight, our digital solutions are deliberately designed so that everyone can reach better health outcomes together. Evinova is a health-tech business within the AstraZeneca Group.

Digital health, the point at which healthcare, technology, data and analytics converge, is the subject of phenomenal promise, with the World Health Organisation believing it has the potential to improve health for everyone. At AstraZeneca, we’ve been working hard to make this a reality, with the years of experience we have accumulated enabling us to now embed digital health at scale across R&D.

To achieve our goal of improving patient experience and outcomes AstraZeneca has Digital Health as one of the top 4 strategic priorities for the company, details on digital health strategy can be found here. Oncology is the largest therapeutic area within AstraZeneca and second highest cause of death globally, with AstraZeneca’s ambition to eliminate cancer as a cause of death.

Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office is purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.

An Associate Director in the Quantitative COA Science team, Centre of Excellence, will have experience in the use of clinical outcomes assessments (COA) such as traditional survey-like instruments using rating or ranking scales and novel sensor/wearable data capture instruments to inform identification and/or evaluation of symptoms, function, health-related quality of life, or other patient-centric concept of clinical benefit throughout the drug development lifecycle and into post-marketing. The Associate Director will be responsible for providing quantitative measurement support for the execution of patient-centered measurement strategy and dissemination of its findings to key stakeholders, such as R&D global and/or cross-functional teams, regulators, payers, healthcare professionals and most importantly patients in support of more efficient identification of treatment benefits vs harms. This includes but is not limited to: selection of data collection strategy and implementation in clinical research or real-world settings, development of patient-centric endpoints, evidence strategy development, design and interpretation of data analyses for audience-adapted dissemination. Therapeutic areas include oncology, and may span cardiovascular, renal & metabolism, and Respiratory & Immunology, among others. The role must work in partnerships with internal stakeholders (e.g., Study teams, Strategy, Product) and external stakeholders, e.g., Global and Clinical Study Teams, and partners, to uphold patient-centricity, diversity and sustainability values, and scientific rigor. The Associate Director will be expected to partner with scientific leaders within the organization to identify specific areas of interest for professional development, with the ultimate goal of becoming a recognized leader in the COA/digital health field.

Accountabilities
- Provide technical expertise, scientific advice, and guidance to team members, contributing to project success within areas such as Patient Safety, Pharmacology, or Safety Assessment.
- Independently plan, execute, and interpret a variety of research studies, experiments, or analytical work, and report results clearly and concisely with an understanding of their broader scientific or clinical implications.
- Actively contribute to project and departmental objectives by collaborating within cross-functional teams, supporting project managers, and communicating findings and progress across distinct functions and forums.
- Participate in or lead processes for data evaluation, such as triage, adverse event interpretation, or anomaly recognition, ensuring high-quality assessment and timely reporting.
- Support or develop new and improved experimental methods, laboratory techniques, or analytical tools, and participates in the validation and review of protocols or methodologies to drive quality and compliance.
- Manage own workload to achieve agreed targets and quality standards in a timely manner, proactively communicating status and consulting with colleagues or supervisors as needed.
- Advise on or ensure documentation, reporting, and data management meet internal and external requirements, including regulatory or compliance standards.
- Provide technical training, instruction, or support to less experienced colleagues; allocate work as appropriate and fosters a collaborative, learning-focused environment.
- Engage with the broader scientific community—through literature review, sharing publications, discussing results at meetings, and maintaining awareness of scientific advances and best practices.
- Contribute to or support departmental and organizational objectives by participating in change management activities, recognizing business needs, and seeking or sharing information with other business areas.
- Ensure all work (individual and team) complies with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) standards, Animal Welfare (where relevant), and other applicable internal and external regulations.

Combination of academic training and practical experience in outcomes research. This may consist of:

• Doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., Sc.D. or Dr.P.H.) in a relevant discipline such as, but not limited to, health services research, health outcomes research, epidemiology, pharmacy administration, public health, economics, statistics or decision sciences

• Clinical degree (e.g., in medicine, pharmacy, nursing) and a masters degree in a related discipline (as noted above)

• Masters degree in a related discipline (as noted above), plus two years practical experience

• Minimum requirement: Bachelors degree in a related discipline (as noted above), plus five years practical experience

Desirable skills & experience:

• Regulatory Experience: Direct experience participating in or supporting FDA/EMA interactions related to COA endpoints, labeling discussions, or post-approval commitments.

• Therapeutic Area Depth: Significant experience in oncology, rare diseases, immunology, or neuroscience where COA evidence is critical for demonstrating treatment benefit.

• HTA & Market Access Knowledge: Familiarity with payer evidence requirements and HTA processes (e.g., NICE, ICER, AMNOG, CADTH).

• Publication Record: History of peer-reviewed publications or conference presentations in PRO/COA science, psychometrics, or outcomes research.

• 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

The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position ranges from 151,227.20 to 226,840.80 USD. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

At AstraZeneca, we believe in the potential of our people, and you’ll develop beyond what you thought possible. We make the most of your skills and passion by actively supporting you to see what you can achieve no matter where you start with us. As a Statistical Programming Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on changing patients’ lives and join us on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing View email address on us.fitly.work .

Why Evinova (AstraZeneca)?
Evinova draws on AstraZeneca’s deep experience developing novel therapeutics, informed by insights from thousands of patients and clinical researchers. Together, we can accelerate the delivery of life-changing medicines, improve the design and delivery of clinical trials for better patient experiences and outcomes, and think more holistically about patient care before, during and after treatment. We know that regulators, healthcare professionals and care teams at clinical trial sites do not want a fragmented approach. They do not want a future where every pharmaceutical company provides their own, different digital solutions. They want solutions that work across the sector, simplify their workload and benefit patients broadly. By bringing our solutions to the wider healthcare community, we can help build more unified approaches to how we all develop and deploy digital technologies, better serving our teams, physicians and ultimately patients. Evinova represents a unique opportunity to deliver meaningful outcomes with digital and AI to serve the wider healthcare community and create new standards for the sector. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of health tech business to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.

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