Associate Director Psychometrics, Statistical Services

IQVIA
Radiology
5 to 8 years
Finland
01 Jun 2023

Location: EMEA

Work model: Hybrid/Home/Office based

Associate Director Psychometrics, Statistical Services.

Overview

IQVIA provides scientific services spanning clinical trials, real world evidence, and consulting in all areas of the product lifecycle. The Patient Centered Endpoints (PCE) team leads the industry in breadth and depth of Clinical Outcomes Assessment (COA) and Patient Reported Outcomes (PRO) knowledge. Our diverse team of experts works together to develop, execute, and validate psychometric instruments that capture the patient experience with their treatment or disease, analyze and interpret outcomes, and translate the information to advance the initiatives of life science companies.

Individuals joining us are assured of a rewarding and progressive career in patient-focused research. You’ll have the opportunity to address challenging client issues, across multiple geographies with a hands-on influence in developing and delivering solutions. We operate in a truly multi-cultural, collegial and collaborative work environment that is rich in development and growth.

Your role

You will be responsible for or involved in:

  • Development and validation of instruments aimed at measuring COAs /digital COAs in the context of clinical trials and/or observational studies
  • Development of COA / digital COA endpoint strategies for pharmaceutical and biotech companies
  • Independent research and thought leadership activities, presentations, and preparation of manuscripts for publication
  • Influencing customers and internal teams to adapt to novel ways of thinking and paradigm shifts; breakthrough strategy development with various customer stakeholders
  • Development of customer relationships and fulfill the trusted advisor role on COA / digital COA related statistical and psychometrics topics
  • Serve as team lead of the quantitative analysis workstream of projects of complex scope where an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors is required
  • Project scoping, analysis plan development and occasional analysis of COA / digital COA data, interpretation of COA / digital COA data, and explaining statistical methodology and results to different audiences (customers, regulatory agencies, etc.)
  • Business development support activities, including proposal writing and bid defense
  • Leadership of the development and maintenance of departmental policies, procedures, training and standards
  • Line management and coaching of team members

Job Requirements

  • Have a PhD or a Master degree in (bio)statistics, psychometrics, outcomes research, health services research, epidemiology or a closely related discipline and a strong interest to keep up to date with proceedings on statistical methodology in relevant fields
  • Have 5+ years of experience in pharma/life sciences industry or consultancy organization
  • Ability to program in one or more statistical software packages such as SAS, R or MPlus
  • Have advanced knowledge of or psychometric validation methods, including classical test theory and modern test theory, including IRT-based analyses and CAT/item banks
  • Knowledge of complex statistical methods that apply to Phase I-IV clinical trials (such as regression analysis, logistic analysis, survival analysis, mixed models repeated measures, missing data strategies, etc.) is a plus
  • Have the ability to effectively communicate statistical concepts
  • Flluent in English, have excellent written and oral communication skills, and have the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment
  • A team player and possess excellent interpersonal skills
  • Have the ability to communicate scientific evidence, with strong written and verbal presentation skills
  • Record of high-quality, peer reviewed COA, outcomes research and/or epidemiology research publications is a plus
  • Experience with PRO/COA requirements for regulatory and HTA/reimbursement agencies including a strong understanding of the FDA Patient Reported Outcomes Guidance is a plus

What’s in it for you?

You will be part of a fast growing and amazing company.

You’ll have the opportunity to address challenging client issues, across multiple geographies with a hands-on influence in developing and delivering solutions. At IQVIA we aim to recruit the best people, who stand out among their peers, with integrity and excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Our employees are the strength behind IQVIA, a highly motivated team, eager to maintain IQVIA’s leading position and achieve breakthroughs in pharmaceutical research.

IQVIA offers a competitive remuneration package and a dynamic work environment.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

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