The Patient Centricity Patient Insights & Solutions (PInS) Fellow will report to aDirector (or above) in Patient Centricity PInS team and will be assigned to work with a PInS team member(s) on planning and execution of PInS projects(s)/initiative(s) with Medical and Development, Commercial, Regulatory, Rx+, DigitalX, and other departments.
Fellow will be responsible for execution of projects and interactions with internal and external stakeholders as relevant to the projects.
Fellow will use technical, medical, and scientific expertise gained from patient-centric approaches and other pharmaceutical industry training/experience to meet objectives.
Toward that end, this role will require some knowledge of multiple areas of patient care and access to care, including the ability to research and provide insights into areas such as epidemiology, patient journey, gathering of the patient perspective, digital health, Real-World Evidence (RWE), and others.
The PInS group focuses on patient-driven solutions based on the real-world conditions of patients with a particular emphasis on behavioral science, digital/technology use, and utilization of Real-World Evidence (RWE).
This role will support PInS projects conducted with/for internal client’s customers across the global enterprise.
Essential Job Responsibilities: Fellow’s responsibilities will include but not limited to:
Gather patient and caregiver insights using primary and secondary research methods for PInS projects
Develop a deep understanding of patients, care partners, and other healthcare stakeholders’ perspective to support business needs
Collaborate with the client’s Rx+/Digital Health teams to utilize new technologies/wearables to better understand the context in which our patients live in the real-world environment
Work closely with Behavioral Science Consortium (BSC) to integrate behavioral aspects of care from a patient and practitioner standpoint
Collaborate closely with other Patient Centricity teams to align appropriate patient input for projects being evaluated
Support aligning protocols and measured outcomes with patient expectations
Quantitative Dimensions:
Incumbent will interact with a wide range of departments and position levels, including but not limited to global staff in Medical and Development, Global/Regional Brand Team, Rx+, DigitalX, Market Access, and others.
Position has direct impact on the company’s ability to meet goals, creating and delivering value to patients and their caregivers, ensuring delivery on VALUE and Corporate Strategic Plan.
Position challenges incumbent to manage multiple project goals and timelines. Incumbent must be able to work independently on PInS project(s) under minimal direction from a manager.
Incumbent should be able to apply scientific/medical knowledge as well as the appropriate research methods to assigned projects, and use working knowledge of relevant guidelines to assist in the success of projects and programs.
Organizational Context:
Position reports to a Director or above in the Patient Insights and Solutions (PInS) group within Patient Centricity Division
Entry level into the Patient Centricity and/or Medical Affairs
Qualifications: Identify the levels of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and certifications required for the position. Knowledge refers to what someone needs to know. Skills and abilities refer to specific talents or capabilities that someone needs to possess or know how to do.
Required:
PhD in Pharmaceutical Health Outcomes or similar; PharmD.; or other advanced science degree. MBA beneficial;
Typically 0-1 years previous industry related experience
Ability to apply scientific research methods and/or business knowledge to assigned projects
Understands compliance concepts as they relate to performing immediate job functions
Effective medical writing skills and oral presentation skills
Ability to understand healthcare environment and apply this knowledge to perform job function
Completed coursework in Research Methods, Epidemiology, Health Policy and/or Health Care Systems
Proficiency in Microsoft tools: PowerPoint, Excel, Word
Preferred:
PharmD or PhD in health sciences discipline
About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
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LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer.
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $29.00/hr.
