Senior Observational Research Scientist – Oncology

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

📋 Description

• Deliver scientific and research expertise across various concurrent real-world oncology research initiatives.

• Drive the creation and enhancement of scientific protocols, including sections on statistical analysis.

• Act as the scientific liaison for project sponsors and cross-functional teams.

• Participate in client meetings and facilitate discussions regarding research methodologies, outcomes, and interpretations.

• Assess complex research inquiries from both internal and external stakeholders.

• Utilize real-world data expertise to establish study data requirements and assist in data collection efforts.

• Work collaboratively with abstraction and biostatistics teams on electronic case report forms (eCRFs) and data specifications.

• Develop client-ready deliverables, including comprehensive reports, presentations, and summaries of analytical findings.

• Analyze and interpret statistical analysis outcomes to evaluate data integrity and formulate evidence-based conclusions.

• Complete necessary regulatory and compliance documentation.

• Assist in the drafting of amendments and proposals for new research projects.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, typically accompanied by 7+ years of relevant experience.

• Over 7 years of relevant experience in observational/real-world data (RWD) research or Health Economics Outcomes Research (HEOR).

• A Master's degree in Public Health, Population Science, Pharmacy, Healthcare Economics, Clinical Research, or a related clinical field is required.

• A Doctoral degree is preferred.

• Proven expertise in utilizing structured and unstructured data from EHR, claims, mortality, SDOH, and patient-reported outcomes.

• Strong understanding of quantitative research methodologies.

• Proficient in medical writing, including literature reviews, scientific protocols, reports, presentations, abstracts, posters, and manuscripts.

• Capability to critically assess and interpret research findings and statistical analysis results.

• Experience in oncology and in the pharmaceutical/CRO sector.

• Familiarity with healthcare, safety, regulatory, and compliance procedures.

• Ability to contribute to multiple concurrent HEOR/RWR studies.

• Competence to collaborate in a dynamic, evolving matrix environment and adapt to new processes, technologies, and AI-driven methods.

• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and Copilot.

• Must possess authorization to work in the US; sponsorship is not available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.

• Annual bonus potential may be available.

• Long-term incentive opportunities might be offered.

• Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits package.

• Reasonable accommodations for job search or application processes.