Consultant - Patient Centered Solutions, QualityMetric

　　Overview

　　QualityMetric (QM) is committed to improving healthcare through measurement of health from the patient’s perspective, supporting customers in life science and population health markets with patient reported outcome (PRO) and other clinical outcome assessment (COA) solutions. Our scientific consulting services group conducts qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods studies. For example, survey development, modification, and validation to support medical product development; strategic consulting for regulatory needs; observational studies; exploratory analyses of existing data; literature review and gap analysis; and qualitative studies to better understand the patient, clinician, or caregiver experience.

　　Projects range in size, type, and across multiple disease areas. Our team of experts has backgrounds in biostatistics, psychology, education, epidemiology, public health, and sociology, and is based in Johnston, Rhode Island, with many full-time telecommuters from other states and some other countries. Our team is collegial and supportive of work-life balance.

　　We are hiring an Consultant . This position plays a key role in supporting many qualitative and mixed method studies, including exploratory individual interview and focus group studies to examine burden of disease, evaluating content validity of PROs and other COAs, and the development or modification of COA measures. The Consultant works independently on assignments with some supervision from senior staff.

　　Responsibilities

　　Conducts individual interviews and moderates focus groups, following guidance from protocol, interview guides, and project-specific training

　　Conducts lit reviews and summarizes into scientific outputs

　　Under direction of senior team members, conducts coding and analyses and prepares required graphs, tables and figures using the appropriate software tools

　　Contributes to the development of quantitative and qualitative study deliverables, including data visualization, reports, manuscripts, and conference posters/presentations

　　Assists with project management using guidelines of company and department operating procedures

　　May present at professional meetings and client-sponsored events

　　Proactively problem solves; identifies and helps drive resolution of issues at all phases of the project that could affect success

　　Reports on projects to supervisor or senior leadership as necessary

　　Interacts effectively and collegially with all employees, fostering a supportive and cross departmental sharing environment

　　Interacts with clients, clinical experts, and research support staff to ensure that projects are completed in a timeline fashion and in accordance with quality standards and Standard Operating Procedures

　　Qualifications

　　Education:

　　Master’s degree or PhD in a relevant field strongly preferred; Bachelor’s degree accepted with experienceExperience:

　　Experience in qualitative research design, data collection, and analysis of qualitative data is preferred

　　Experience using qualitative software (such as NVivo or Atlas.ti) is preferred

　　Knowledge:

　　Knowledge of ICH GCP, 21 CFR Part 11 compliance or experience working in a highly regulated industry would be an asset but is not requiredSkills:

　　Strong written and verbal communication skills are requiredIQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible – to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

　　IQVIA is a world leader in using data, technology, advanced analytics, and expertise to help customers drive healthcare – and human health – forward. Together with the companies we serve, we are enabling a more modern, more effective and more efficient healthcare system, and creating breakthrough solutions that transform business and patient outcomes.

　　To get there, it takes diverse skills and a curiosity to explore new possibilities. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA, including our colleagues at Q² Solutions, contributes to our shared goal of improving human health. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.

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