Location: Ireland, UK, Spain, Portugal or Eastern EuropeSalary: £100,000 base + benefitsContract Type: PermanentI am supporting my client, a world-leading CRO, in their search for an Associate Director - COA. This is a pivotal role in the Outcomes Research function as you will lead the Patient Centered Endpoint Intelligence (PACE) team. This role will guide the PACE team in providing best in class scientific guidance to customers developing patient focused endpoint strategies using Clinical Outcomes Assessments (COAs) in clinical trials. This position will also have a key role in developing the business integration strategy.What You Will Be Doing: Subject Matter Expertise: Direct and lead data gathering efforts, applying relevant tools and techniques for literature review and synthesis.Lead the scientific development and validation of research methodology.Act as a thought partner with clients and project teams developing endpoints strategies using COA.Provide scientific and methodological leadership across various project types.Review and approve final drafts of project deliverables.Strategic Leadership in Business Integration: Develop and launch the first of kind consulting service for endpoint selection with COAs.Define milestones for success in the Go To Market and hiring plans.Communicate progress to leadership and coordinate with cross-functional team leads to ensure success.Coordinate with Product & Technologies team to ensure internal technologies are well suited for the needs of the PACE team in delivering value to customers.People Leadership: Provide oversight and mentorship to teammates conceptualizing and drafting proposals based on client ideas or RFPs.Oversee the scientific content in proposals and projects.Organize and monitor workloads to ensure project efficiency and quality.Anticipate and mitigate key project risks effectively.Manage human resource activities, including staffing, resource optimization, mentoring, and talent development.Delegate and ensure completion of special assignments.Comply with all relevant SOPs, policies, and procedures.Promote an open and honest working environment to encourage teamwork and knowledge transfer.Requirements: Your Profile:Advanced degree in a relevant scientific field.Proven experience in scientific research and project management.Robust knowledge in COAs measurement properties and strategy.Strong leadership and communication skills.Ability to travel as required.Benefits: Various annual leave entitlements.A range of health insurance offerings.Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximise savings and plan with confidence.Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family's well-being.Life assurance.#J-18808-Ljbffr
