AstraZeneca
Director, Patient Centered Science, Late CVRM
US - Boston - MA · Director
Sponsorship not specified$194k-$291kDetected 1 day ago
Product ManagementStakeholder ManagementResearchExperimental DesignLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingPublic SpeakingEpidemiology
About the role
- They provide strategic leadership from early development through late-stage programs, ensuring that patient- centered evidence is integrated into clinical plans, TPPs/ TPCs, regulatory discussions, and submission dossiers.
- The PCS Director is accountable for leading patient input activities, including interviews and related evidence-generation approaches, and for translating those insights into scientifically robust recommendations.
- The role also represents PCS in interactions with regulatory authorities, HTA bodies, external experts, and internal governance teams, while supporting payer evidence needs such as utility and patient preference measurement.
Responsibilities
- Lead PCS strategy for assigned therapy area(s) and projects, covering COA, PRO, and patient experience evidence needs across development.
- Lead PCS regulatory and HTA interactions related to PRO/COA evidence and support market access evidence needs where relevant.
- Manage external vendors and subprojects, including scope, budget, timelines, quality, and deliverables.
- Drive scientific communication, including presentations, publications, and external engagement to advance AZ's leadership in PCS.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a clinical, biological, social science, or related field.
- At least 5 years' experience in the biopharmaceutical industry.
- Demonstrated experience in COA/PRO or broader patient- centered science.
- Strong understanding of clinical development, study design, and evidence interpretation.
- Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods relevant to patient insight and outcome measurement.
- Experience working across functions and with external vendors/agencies.
Nice to have
- Doctoral degree MD preferred.
Skills
- Deep expertise in PRO/COA strategy and its application in pharmaceutical development.
- Strong understanding of global regulatory, HTA, and product development requirements.
- Ability to translate patient- centered evidence into strategic recommendations and actionable development plans.
- Strong scientific leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and influencing skills.
- High integrity and strong ethical standards.
Compensation
- The annual base salary for this position ranges from $194,147.00 to $291,220.00.
Benefits
- Partner cross-functionally with R&D, Medical, Payer, Regulatory, and external experts to align evidence plans and messaging.
- Master's degree in outcomes research, epidemiology, health services research, health policy, or a related discipline.
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