Job description

The Research Associate roles at COS reports to the Research Scientist and/or Directors associated with assigned projects. The Research Associates are responsible for the execution of study activities as assigned by the senior team. Duties can vary across projects but typically involve the development of study materials, review of documents or surveys to align with analytic planning, monitoring of incoming data collection for accuracy, preparation of data for analysis, and interpretation of data and written documents for reporting. This role offers the opportunity to work locally and globally on patient-centered research studies across multiple therapeutic areas.  Measures include patient-, clinician-, and observer-reported outcomes to understand health-related quality of life and symptomology impact of disease on patients.

Internal training is provided to build these knowledge and skills while in the position.

Below is a description of knowledge, skills, and abilities that are key for success in this role. In your cover letter, please speak to your experience with these areas.

Preferred Knowledge:

• Understanding of observational research design – quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for drug approval – ie, FDA Guidance for Patient-Reported Outcome Measures.
• Working knowledge of psychometrics and its role in development of clinical outcomes assessments.
• Working knowledge of statistics (Descriptives, sample comparisons)
• Data analysis and presentation of results for journal articles and technical reports.
• Human subjects research ethical standards (e.g., NIH, GCP, ICH, HIPAA, etc).

Preferred Skills:

• Conduct literature reviews across multiple therapeutic indications.
• Extract and compile psychometric information from selected literature.
• Assist in the preparation of study documents (eg, protocol, data forms) for observational studies.
• Design, construct, and review online survey specifications using Qualtrics.
• Create data dictionary/codebooks for data entry and programming outputs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point.
• Knowledge of SAS or other analytic software programming helpful.
• Competence in communicating with teams across email and remote platforms (MS Outlook, MS Teams, Goto meeting, etc).

Preferred Abilities:

• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates teamwork by balancing team and individual responsibilities.
• Is motivated to learn and sets and achieves challenging goals.
• Desire to work on a small team in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.
• Desire to have good work life balance (work hard and enjoy life outside of work).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Education:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, epidemiology, public health, outcomes research, health sciences or related areas is required (Master’s preferred).
• A minimum of 1-3 years in conducting or supporting ongoing research efforts.
• Experience presenting results to teams, conferences, or submission to scientific journals.

Levels: 

• COS offers various levels within this position commensurate with qualifications and experience.