Observational Researcher - Oncology

Ontada is an oncology technology and insights business dedicated to transforming the fight against cancer. Part of McKesson Corporation, Ontada was founded on the core belief that precise insights – delivered exactly at the point of need – can save more patients’ lives. We connect the full patient journey by combining technologies used by The US Oncology Network and other community oncology providers with real-world data and research relied on by all top 15 global life sciences companies. Our work helps accelerate innovation and power the future of cancer care.

Position Summary

As part of Ontada’s Real World Research team, the Observational Researcher (or Research Scientist) leads research for comparative effectiveness, pharmacoeconomic and health outcomes research, focused on hematology/oncology. S/he will head a matrixed, cross-functional team to design, analyze, and execute quality research studies in a timely manner. Responsible for managing projects end-to-end, the Research Scientist is the primary point of contact to study sponsors and external customers during the study process.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts and coordinates customer meetings to communicate study progress and results
• Researches, performs and approves critical and statistical analysis of medical and scientific evidence as the basis for evaluation of cancer therapies
• Lead interface with study sponsors
• Completes regulatory and compliance documents
• Responsible for and leads cross-functional research project team throughout the study lifecycle
• Involved in review and ensuring quality of chart data
• Establishes effective timelines for completion of milestones and delivery of studies
• Publishes and approves research results as abstracts, posters, manuscripts
• Contributes to the development of RWR proposals, scientific protocols, and statistical analysis plans
• Works with study sponsors to identify and refine study concepts and deliver study research results in accordance with organizational policies
• Analyzes data related to abstract problems to answer questions posed by internal and external stakeholders
• Designs data requirements for studies based on feasibility estimates and available data and consults on unstructured data selection
• Develops Scientific Content/Approach and development of eCRF in conjunction with research project team
• Works with data from multiple sources (including electronic health records and claims)
• Responsible for managing multiple concurrent research studies to specifications, including scope, timeline, and budget, from beginning to end
• Formats output of data analysis for customer readiness, including writing final reports and preparing presentations

This description is general in nature and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet company goals.

Typical Minimum Requirements

• Oncology and Pharmaceutical/CRO experience required
• Proven success leading multiple HEOR studies simultaneously with varied timelines and deliverables
• Proven experience using Real World data sources including EHR, claims, and patient-reported outcomes
• Typically requires 7+ years of relevant Health Economics Outcomes Research (HEOR) experience (1 less year required with a Master's degree)
• Master's degree in Pharmacy, Public Health, Healthcare Economics or related clinical discipline is preferred