Research Analyst/Senior RA, Patient-Centered Outcomes, US Qualitative FT remote

Research Analyst/Senior Research Analyst, Patient-Centered Outcomes (PCO)

Approved for full-time remote from anywhere in the US.

Job Summary

Our Research Analyst/Senior Research Analyst, Patient-Centered Outcomes (PCO) support the execution of research projects related to the collection and analysis of patient-centered data through qualitative interviews and surveys, the development of clinical outcome assessment (COA) questionnaires, and other qualitative and mixed methods approaches to support the evaluation of therapeutics.

Research Analyst/Senior Research Analysts take responsibility for a wide range of scientific research activities, with a primary focus on qualitative research projects. Assisting in developing and performing targeted or systematic review of medical literature (most frequently focusing on patient-centered outcome endpoints), qualitative interviewing, coding, analysis, and reporting are part of the role. They also prepare, support, and participate in direct interactions with the FDA and other regulatory agencies.

The PCO team is passionate about conducting applied research that brings benefits to patients and their families. We understand the relevance of measuring the right patient outcomes and patient experience and are committed to OPEN Health’s values when working on diverse PCO projects.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

As part of the OPEN Health Patient Centered Outcomes (PCO) team, you’ll be responsible for activities such as:

• Drafting and participating in quality control of specific sections of project deliverables or other assignments including study proposals, protocols, interview guides, reports, and study slides
• Conducting research project management and site coordination for multi-center studies, under the supervision of a project director
• Conducting qualitative interviews including concept elicitation and cognitive debriefing in support of COA instrument development and evaluation 
• Using qualitative analysis software (such as ATLAS.ti) to code and categorize key themes captured within qualitative interview transcripts
• Undertaking structured literature reviews to identify and summarize COA instruments used in specific therapeutic areas/disease state
• Spanning across our cross-functional teams, interacting with and supporting the psychometric team engaged in endpoint validation activities

Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant area of study (such as Public Health, Health Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Medical Anthropology or related fields) required
• Master’s degree in health services research, Pharmaceutical and/or Health Outcomes, Public Health, Epidemiology, Medical Anthropology/Sociology, Pharmacoeconomics, or a related field preferred
• Strong attention to detail and superior communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Proactive, efficient, and responsive to shifting priorities in a team-based research consultancy setting to ensure expectations are exceeded
• Ability to adapt and learn quickly
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; including the ability to prepare and present relevant summaries of complex materials 
• Prior coursework, training, or experience with qualitative research approaches.  Experience with qualitative interviewing and analysis software (such as ATLAS.ti, Dedoose, or NVivo) highly preferred
• Experience in the field of Patient-Centered Outcomes research a plus
• Advanced proficiency in MS365 including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Teams, with a focus on strong Excel proficiency
• Experience with online questionnaire software (such as QuestionPro or SurveyMonkey) a plus

Travel Requirements

Work responsibilities may require domestic or international travel averaging up to approximately 1 day per month for project meetings, data collection, or scientific conference participation.

About OPEN Health

OPEN Health unites deep scientific knowledge with wide-ranging specialist expertise to unlock possibilities that improve health outcomes and patient wellbeing. Working in partnership with our clients, we embrace our different perspectives and strengths to deliver fresh thinking and solutions that make a difference. 

OPEN Health is a flexible global organization that solves complex healthcare challenges across HEOR and market access, medical communications and creative omnichannel campaigns. 

As a leading HEOR consulting firm, OPEN Health provides evidence-based insights that drive decision-making in the healthcare industry. Our multidisciplinary team of experts collaborates to deliver innovative solutions to clients worldwide.

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