Qualitative Research Scientist

Summary

Join OPEN Health as a Scientist in Patient-Centered Outcomes (PCO) and lead or support qualitative research projects. You will conduct interviews, analyze data, and develop patient-reported outcome (PRO) measures. Responsibilities include drafting project deliverables, managing research projects, and interacting with regulatory agencies like the FDA. The ideal candidate possesses a Master's or doctoral degree in a relevant field and at least two years of qualitative or PRO/COA research experience. This remote, US-based position offers competitive pay, generous paid time off, ongoing training, and a collaborative global environment.

Requirements

• Master’s or doctoral degree in relevant area of study (such as Public Health, Health Services Research, Medical Anthropology/Sociology, Epidemiology, Social Work, or related social science fields) – or comparable combination of training/experience required
• A minimum of two years of direct experience in qualitative or PRO/COA research is required
• Strong attention to detail and superior communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Must be proactive, efficient, and responsive to shifting priorities in a team-based research consultancy setting to ensure expectations are exceeded
• Ability to adapt and learn quickly
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, including the ability to prepare and present relevant summaries of complex materials
• Prior coursework, training, or experience with qualitative research approaches
• Experience with qualitative interviewing and analysis software (such as ATLAS.ti, Dedoose, or NVivo) is required
• Advanced proficiency in MS365 including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams, with a focus on strong Excel proficiency

Responsibilities

• Drafting and participating in quality control of project deliverables or other assignments, including study proposals, protocols, interview guides, reports, and study slides
• Conducting research project management and site coordination for multi-center studies under the supervision of a project director
• Conducting qualitative interviews, including concept elicitation and cognitive debriefing in support of COA instrument development and evaluation
• Using qualitative analysis software (such as ATLAS.ti) to code and categorize key themes captured within qualitative interview transcripts
• Undertaking structured literature reviews to identify and summarize COA instruments used in specific therapeutic areas/disease state
• Partnering with and supporting other members of our cross-functional PCO teams (e.g., psychometrics, survey, and preference research teams)
• Supporting COA-focused strategy for client interactions/ submissions with health authorities, including regulatory agencies (e.g., FDA, EMA) and HTA bodies
• Interacting with federal regulators at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and European Medicines Agency (EMA), along with occasional interaction with other international regulators
• With guidance from senior researchers, you will be participating in proposal development and project budgeting to support the team’s overall business development efforts

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior client-facing experience in a research consulting setting preferred
• Experience with online questionnaire software (such as QuestionPro or SurveyMonkey) is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous paid vacation and holidays
• Ongoing training and development opportunities which foster and shape your individual career path
• An active and growing commitment to bettering the communities our employees call home through our Corporate Social Responsibility program
• The opportunity to thrive in a global, collaborative environment while working every day to improve health outcomes and patient wellbeing
• Diverse, inclusive culture that encourages you to bring your whole self to work