Job Description
Job Responsibilities:
This is a full-time, 12‑month Contractor/Research Associate (RA) position on the HTA, Value & Evidence (HV&E) Thoracic & Precision Medicine Oncology team within the Global Access & Value (GAV) organization.
HV&E is Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) function. The RA will report to a member of the HV&E team and will support the development and execution of multiple deliverables for the thoracic cancer and precision medicine franchise.
Role Responsibilities
The Research Associate is expected to provide technical support, analysis, and reporting for assets at various stages of development. Responsibilities may include:
• Planning, conducting, and managing HEOR and real-world data studies, including database analyses using administrative claims or electronic medical records, as well as observational studies such as prospective studies, chart reviews, and other methodologies
• Supporting the development of patient-reported outcomes strategies in clinical trials
• Conducting literature reviews and evidence synthesis
• Supporting cost-effectiveness analyses and economic modeling
• Developing presentations and reports using PowerPoint and Excel
• Supporting project and vendor management, including budget management
• Collaborating with cross-functional asset teams
• Supporting additional team projects or initiatives, including managing internal portals and SharePoint sites
Qualifications
• Advanced degree in health services research, health policy, pharmacy, public health, epidemiology, health economics, or a related graduate-level field
• One to two years of relevant post-graduate professional experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects involving complex processes, significant budgets, competing deadlines, and rapidly shifting priorities
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage multiple internal and external stakeholders and influence within a matrix environment; a collaborative approach is required
Support the design and execution of research studies, including database analysis, literature reviews, and modelling.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of outcomes research with medical and marketing strategies.
Assist in the development of abstracts, posters, presentations, and publications.
Coordinate activities such as advisory panels and best practice sharing with programme stakeholders.
Skills:
Strong analytical and research skills, including familiarity with health economics and outcomes research methods.
Ability to interpret and summarise scientific data clearly and accurately.
Proficiency in preparing scientific communications and presentation materials.
Effective collaboration and project coordination skills.
Education/Experience:
Degree in Health Economics, Public Health, Life Sciences, or a related field. 5-7 years experience required.