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Job Description
As part of the Global Evidence and Outcomes (GEO) team, this position is focused on documenting the patient value of Takeda's new medicines to contribute to the successful development and commercialization of new, innovative therapies across the oncology portfolio through:
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to inform development on conceptual disease-models.
- Develop, assess and interpret COAs, including Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs), Observer-Reported Outcomes (ObsROs) and Clinician-Reported Outcomes (ClinROs), and performance outcome (PerfO) measures to derive clinical benefit during the clinical development and commercialization of new molecules, including development and validation of PRO and health-related quality of life instruments.
- Represent the GEO function on corporate cross-functional teams, providing strategic input related to product development and commercialization to enable and support informed decision making.
- Generate patient insights about disease and treatment, and lead the development of COA measurement strategies to support clinical development, post-authorization and commercial research activities across the lifecycle of drug development with consideration for global stakeholder needs.
- Lead strategy development and evidence generation of COA-based support tools for patients and healthcare professionals in routine clinical practice using digital technologies.
- Work within a multidisciplinary, matrixed organization to develop and execute successful Oncology COA endpoint strategies for multiple assets.
- Prepare and/or review outcomes research protocols, statistical analysis plans (SAPs), and reports, with a specific focus on COAs.
- Prepare, review, and publish scientific reports reflecting ongoing or completed work
- Collaborate and partner with key internal stakeholder colleagues to ensure priorities and strategies are aligned.
- Perform relevant research activities that may include, but not be limited to:
- Design, execution, and analysis in whole or in part of longitudinal prospective observational or randomized clinical trials evaluating clinical, and/or patient-centered endpoints;
- Targeted or comprehensive systematic literature reviews.
- Ensure findings are communicated effectively, and as appropriate in conference presentations, publications, regulatory and reimbursement dossiers and other communication mechanisms.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Combination of academic training and practical experience (oncology experience preferred) in outcomes research is required. This may be consist of:
- Doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., Sc.D. or Dr.P.H.) in a relevant discipline such as, but not limited to, health services research, health outcomes research, epidemiology, pharmacy administration, public health, economics, statistics or decision sciences, plus 8+ years practical experience
- Practical experience (number of years as noted above) in performing outcomes research, in any setting, including life sciences company, research organization, academic institution or governmental agency, is required.
- A minimum of 5 years of Patient Reported Outcomes experience is required.
- Demonstrated experience in interpreting statistical analysis is required. Ability to communicate scientific evidence, with strong written and verbal presentation skills, is required.
- Working knowledge of Patient Focused Drug Development (PFDD) Guidance documents and other relevant guidance documents and best practices is required.
- Ability to understand regulatory and HTA/payer challenges for Takeda products; and to critically review data and assimilate strategies that take such environments into consideration is required.
- Familiarity with the role and importance of outcomes research in the multi-disciplinary drug development and commercialization environment and process (involving multiple stakeholders) is required.
- Experience should include the conduct of outcomes research studies, and the communication of study findings to internal and external audiences.
- Expertise and experience with the development, psychometric evaluation and selection of PRO instruments used in clinical studies is expected.
- Must be capable of leading teams, influencing teams, and driving decisions; must also be able to work effectively as a member of different teams.
- Experience with the drug development process in the pharmaceutical industry is strongly preferred. Regulatory understanding and experience in negotiating PRO label claims is strongly preferred. Experience with ePRO is strongly preferred.
- Oncology experience is highly desirable
- Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a multicultural and cross functional team environment.
- Experience managing budgets is expected.
- Demonstrated expertise in patient-reported outcomes/health-related quality of life assessment is highly desirable.
- Experience in conducting outcomes research in different geographic regions and interacting with regulator and/or HTA/payer policy-makers is highly desirable.
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
For Location: Massachusetts - Virtual
U.S. Base Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $278,080.00
The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
EEO Statement
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Locations: Massachusetts - Virtual
Worker Type: Employee
Worker Sub-Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Job Exempt: Yes
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