AddressJob Description
This position resides within Animal Health Outcomes Research, which leads value evidence strategy development and conducts research to inform veterinary healthcare decision making. As a member of the Outcomes Research Value team, this individual will develop value evidence strategies and tactics to support the Animal Health division. The position reports to the Director, our company's Outcomes Research.
Position objectives:
To inform and contribute to the value evidence strategy and associated studies which describe clinical, economic, and patient-centered unmet needs and the value the product provides in addressing those needs.
To design, execute and communicate results of observational research studies
To communicate findings from the research to relevant internal and external audiences
To generate value evidence including value dossiers, evidence synthesis, clinical trial analyses, economic modeling and patient-reported outcomes.
To support discussions with internal and external partners on value evidence strategies and plans for relevant study development and execution.
Position accountabilities:
To collaborate with internal stakeholders and consulting partners to ensure research priorities and strategies are aligned.
To communicate with relevant external audiences including veterinary health care providers, clinic staff, veterinary teaching programs, peer-reviewed journals and producers that focus on animal production.
To design and implement Outcomes Research studies, in collaboration with scientific leaders, veterinary medical centers, corporate veterinary health systems, research organizations, database holders and others.
To prepare Outcomes Research protocols, statistical analysis plans, clinical study reports and manuscripts intended for peer-review.
To ensure findings are communicated effectively at scientific conferences, in publications, dossiers, and by other channels.
To maintain awareness of scientific developments in the field and provide Outcomes Research leadership and consultation.
To provide expertise on observational study best practices, real world evidence frameworks, and internal standard operating procedures on the conduct of observational research.
Education Minimum Requirement:
Preferred: Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, ScD, PharmD) in relevant discipline (Health Services Research, Outcomes Research, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Economics, Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmacy Administration).
Required: Master's degree (MSc, MPH) in relevant discipline (Health Services Research, Outcomes Research, Epidemiology, Public Health, Health Economics, Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmacy Administration).
Required Experience and Skills:
Expertise/experience in the design and implementation of real-world evidence.
A track record of scientific presentations, manuscript development and peer-reviewed publications.
A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience post-graduation, with Doctoral degree
A minimum of five (5) of years relevant experience post-graduation, with Masters' degree only
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Doctoral degree or Masters Degree with appropriate experience.
Experience in Human or Animal Health-related Outcomes Research, Epidemiology or Health Economics.
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Requisition ID:R295458
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