IQVIA
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The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is €27 400,00 - €41 000,00.
Overview
IQVIA provides scientific services spanning clinical trials, real world evidence, and consulting in all areas of the product lifecycle. IQVIA has two teams focused exclusively on amplifying the patient’s voice and enhancing their experiences across their health journey: the Patient-Centered Solutions and Connected Technologies (PACT) team, and the Instrument Licensing Solutions and Patient and Site Strategy (ILS & PASS) team. These teams work closely together to generate patient experience data (PED) through clinical outcome assessments (COAs; including digital health technologies), qualitative research, and patient preference research.
The ILS & PASS team has a small group dedicated to thought leadership and COA instrument development. This “science team” is focused on (a) ensuring that sound scientific principles permeate through the research completed by the PACT and ILS & PASS teams, and (b) leading the development, validation, and qualification of COA instruments to collect reliable and interpretable data from patients in medicines development and routine clinical care.
The ILS & PASS science team comprises dedicated qualitative scientists and COA development scientists.
Role & Responsibilities
(1) Empirically develop scoring rules & program scoring algorithms for existing COA measures
For instruments being added to IQVIA ILS library, generate standard scoring documentation, and program simulation datasets, Data Quality Evaluation (DQE), and scoring of domains on these datasets
Implement new statistical features in the random generation of data, to simulate real-world instrument data with certain psychometric properties
Implement new, more advanced statistical capabilities in user tools (Insights Hub, PROCore)
Work cross-functionally with non-statisticians/psychometricians in the PACT and ILS & PASS teams
(2) Provide programming support for the development of new COA measures & endpoints
Program classical and modern psychometric analyses and analyses of meaningful thresholds
Program high frequency and continuous DHT data
collaborate with data scientists to support algorithm validation, and verification of digital measure performance across diverse datasets and devices.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Candidates must have: (a) statistical and psychometric research skills; and (b) strong computer skills, including Base SAS with macro (R skills, API experience). Connecting to databases with SAS/R, and programming with validation/QC in a regulated environment would be an advantage.
Candidates should demonstrate: (a) excellent written and oral communication skills including grammatical/technical writing skills; (b) critical attention and accuracy with details; and (c) strong individual initiative, organizing skills, and commitment to quality.
Candidates must be able to: (a) work within a team environment, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships; (b) confidently communicate with, and effectively present information to, internal and external teams; and (c) work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects.
Candidates should have extensive familiarity and demonstrable experience with AI tools and their application to the topics mentioned above.
Candidates should have a relevant qualification in statistics or psychometrics, experience in statistical programming, and an interest in patient-centered research (including COA and/or DHT) and clinical research (pharmaceutical, or healthcare industry).
Consulting experience with pharmaceutical companies is desirable.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is €27 400,00 - €41 000,00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.
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