Research Associate III – Clinical Outcomes Assessment

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Mexico.

📋 Description

• Assist the Principal Investigator in creating study designs, budgets, and proposals.

• Formulate protocols, analysis plans, technical reports, and various deliverables for review by the PI and clients.

• Coordinate efforts and provide support to junior staff during project execution.

• Engage with and manage both internal and external stakeholders, as well as vendors.

• Conduct qualitative interviews and/or surveys involving patients, caregivers, and investigators.

• Participate in the design of quantitative surveys, focusing on response options, scoring, and intended analyses.

• Aid in the development, testing, and validation of suitable clinical outcome assessments.

• Assess measurement properties such as reliability, validity, responsiveness, and meaningful change.

• Oversee qualitative and quantitative data analysis and ensure data quality control.

• Perform descriptive and inferential analyses, review analysis outputs, and interpret results.

• Contribute to the dissemination of scientific findings through manuscripts, posters, and conference presentations.

• Support broader initiatives within the Patient-Centered Research team.

• Monitor project timelines and budget utilization in collaboration with the Project Management Office.

• Communicate effectively with clients and project teams.

• Stay updated with relevant research and contribute to PCR initiatives, training, mentoring, and organizational discussions.

• Accurately record project time each week.

⛳️ Requirements

• PhD in a relevant scientific discipline, or a master’s degree with a minimum of three years of experience in a pertinent field, or a bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline with at least five years of experience in a related field.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to evaluate quantitative data and draw valid conclusions.

• Excellent communication and scientific writing proficiency.

• Proven ability to proactively and independently manage research projects.

• Capacity and willingness to delegate tasks and prioritize effectively.

• Previous experience in supporting patient-centered research studies, including COA development and validation studies or ITR.

• Proficient in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

• Experience in quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis is desirable, with a particular emphasis on quantitative analysis.

• Familiarity with statistical methods utilized in patient-centered research, clinical outcomes research, or COA evaluation.

• Experience with PubMed or similar literature databases is advantageous.

• Ability to complete necessary training courses, including adverse event training, SOPs, and ethics training.

• Understanding of electronic filing requirements, relevant SOPs, and IRB considerations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Fully remote work arrangement.

• Standard Monday–Friday work schedule.

• Opportunities to enhance scientific knowledge and consulting skills.

• Chance to collaborate with a diverse range of study sponsors.

• On-the-job learning opportunities available.

• Access to mentorship and participation in training initiatives.