Research Scientist - Patient and Provider Insights - Remote

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office

Summary

Job Description The Research Scientist, Patient Insights Research (PIR) will act as Principal Investigator for patient insights research projects within Thermo Fisher Scientific's Patient-Centered Research (PCR) team. The Patient Insights Research team develops, commercializes and delivers best-in-class qualitative and quantitative research with patient and healthcare providers to patient-centric drug development across therapeutic areas and for a wide range of clients. This includes patient, caregiver, and provider insight on treatment and disease experience, unmet needs, clinical trial design, and patient support services. The team draws on many research methods, such as landscape review, concept elicitation, cognitive debriefing, advisory boards, focus groups, surveys and thematic or content analysis. The successful candidate will report into the PIR Pillar Lead and work closely with other team members, such as project managers, researchers, and business development. Essential Functions

• Apply qualitative and quantitative research expertise to the design and execution of fit for purpose patient and provider insights studies
• Contribute to patient experience and insights thought leadership through conference presentations and publication
• Support response to client RFPs, including managing existing scientific resources as well as identification of additional resource needs (i.e. recruitment oversight), and developing proposals and budget
• Support staff management including interviewing and selection, professional development, goal setting, performance management and other tasks associated with staff functions
• Develop and build long-lasting client relationships by providing advice on patient insights strategy and appropriate scientific solutions

Knowledge, Skills And Ability

• Proven leadership in applied qualitative and quantitative research in patient and provider insights with a passion for quality and continuous scientific innovation
• Ability to attract, develop and retain scientific talent through leadership and mentoring
• Experience in consulting with a passion for understanding and addressing client needs with carefully selected scientific solutions
• Demonstrated ability to delegate effectively
• Advanced understanding of project scoping, budgeting and forecasting with the ability to interpret data with attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, communication and staff management skills and experience required.
• Tact and sensitivity in matters relating to confidential material
• Ability to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Fluent in written and oral English

Education And Experience

• Master's Degree or higher with 10 years of experience in the field, including publication and at least 3 years of management/mentorship experience.
• MS Word, PPT, Excel; familiarity with SAS or similar data analysis software
• Ability to lead project teams through innovative, complex and collaborative projects

Requirements

Thermo Fisher values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
• Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
• May require travel. (Recruiter will provide more details.)

Compensation

And Benefits The salary range estimated for this position based in Maryland is $200,000.00-$225,000.00. This Position May Also Be Eligible To Receive a Variable Annual Bonus Based On Company, Team, And/or Individual Performance Results In Accordance With Company Policy. We Offer a Comprehensive Total Rewards Package That Our U.S. Colleagues And Their Families Can Count On, Which Includes

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
• Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

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