What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patient Focused Research Director - Clinical Development position at Novo Nordisk Pharma?
Overview
Novo Nordisk Pharma's Clinical, Medical and Regulatory (CMR) department plays a crucial role in driving innovation in patient-centered outcomes research. As a leader in this field, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies that prioritize patient needs and improve health outcomes.
Responsibilities
The Director, Patient Centered Outcomes Research will be responsible for leading the design and execution of strategically focused patient experience data evidence to support optimization of access & reimbursement, clinical practice, product development and registration. Key responsibilities include:
* Leading management of projects to ensure timely execution of PED research to characterize patient outcomes, identify patient preferences and unmet needs, inform patient-focused measurement strategies, and contribute to develop and validate innovative patient-relevant outcomes measures and endpoints to differentiate Novo Nordisk's portfolio and meet business and US needs
* Leveraging novel digital health technology such as sensor/wearable data capture instruments to inform identification and/or evaluation of symptoms, function, health-related quality of life, or other patient-centric concept of clinical benefit
* Ensuring the scientific quality and integrity of patient focused research through development of rigorous qualitative and quantitative study research proposals, protocols, analysis plans and reports
* Serving as internal PED SME on technical specialty areas to identify new methodologies and advancements in the field (e.g., psychometric methods and results interpretation, clinical outcomes assessment (COA) methods, regulatory requirements to obtain COAs on labels, industry trends)
Requirements
* Bachelor's Degree and at least 12 years of related experience; Master's Degree and at least 8 years of related experience; or a PhD is required
* Relevant degree in a field such as health services research, health outcomes research, epidemiology, pharmacy administration, public health, economics, statistics or decision sciences, psychometrics, or similar
* Proven track record of generating patient insights about disease and treatment to support clinical development, post-authorization, and commercial research activities across the lifecycle of drug development with consideration for US stakeholder needs
* Prior research accomplishments (e.g., publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific conferences)
* Strong leadership, communication and critical thinking skills with expertise in patient focused research
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
What We Offer
Novo Nordisk offers a dynamic work environment, competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
Novo Nordisk Pharma's Clinical, Medical and Regulatory (CMR) department plays a crucial role in driving innovation in patient-centered outcomes research. As a leader in this field, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies that prioritize patient needs and improve health outcomes.
Responsibilities
The Director, Patient Centered Outcomes Research will be responsible for leading the design and execution of strategically focused patient experience data evidence to support optimization of access & reimbursement, clinical practice, product development and registration. Key responsibilities include:
* Leading management of projects to ensure timely execution of PED research to characterize patient outcomes, identify patient preferences and unmet needs, inform patient-focused measurement strategies, and contribute to develop and validate innovative patient-relevant outcomes measures and endpoints to differentiate Novo Nordisk's portfolio and meet business and US needs
* Leveraging novel digital health technology such as sensor/wearable data capture instruments to inform identification and/or evaluation of symptoms, function, health-related quality of life, or other patient-centric concept of clinical benefit
* Ensuring the scientific quality and integrity of patient focused research through development of rigorous qualitative and quantitative study research proposals, protocols, analysis plans and reports
* Serving as internal PED SME on technical specialty areas to identify new methodologies and advancements in the field (e.g., psychometric methods and results interpretation, clinical outcomes assessment (COA) methods, regulatory requirements to obtain COAs on labels, industry trends)
Requirements
* Bachelor's Degree and at least 12 years of related experience; Master's Degree and at least 8 years of related experience; or a PhD is required
* Relevant degree in a field such as health services research, health outcomes research, epidemiology, pharmacy administration, public health, economics, statistics or decision sciences, psychometrics, or similar
* Proven track record of generating patient insights about disease and treatment to support clinical development, post-authorization, and commercial research activities across the lifecycle of drug development with consideration for US stakeholder needs
* Prior research accomplishments (e.g., publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at scientific conferences)
* Strong leadership, communication and critical thinking skills with expertise in patient focused research
* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
What We Offer
Novo Nordisk offers a dynamic work environment, competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
