Project Associate Director (Rwe/Hiv)

True Job Title: Project Associate Director

Location- Foster City, CA 3 days (Tue-Thu) on campus. Mon+Fri can be remote (on campus ok)

About the Team:

At Client we believe in people-centred, scientifically driven work. This statement is the foundation of the Phase 4 Research program in Global Medical Affairs HIV. We are looking for a contractor with advanced skills in observational and implementation research, who is passionate about ending the HIV epidemic for everyone everywhere.

About the Job

• Client,is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need.
• With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of people living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Client’s therapeutic areas of focus include HIV, liver diseases, cancer and inflammation, and serious respiratory and cardiovascular conditions.

We have the following exciting opportunity in our Foster City, CA location:

Contractor, Global Medical Affairs HIV Phase 4 Research

• Candidate must be able to work independently, but as part of a dynamic Phase 4 research team.
• They will play a critical and exciting role in supporting integrated evidence planning and execution, and in engaging cross functionally to delivery on data generation priorities.
• We are looking for a highly motivated Global Medical Affairs Contractor who is skilled in research methodologies, and passionate about person-centered HIV prevention and Treatment.
• The Contractor will report to the Associate Director, GMA HIV Phase 4 Research and will work directly with the Global team.

Specific Job Responsibilities

• Lead and support workshops and seminars to increase research capacity and literacy among MA and medical scientists and cross-functional stakeholders as necessary.
• Exhibit Client’s core values: integrity, teamwork, accountability, excellence, and inclusion
• Adhere to all applicable pharmaceutical codes, Office of Inspector General (OIG) guidelines, and Client policies
• Advise on the development, deployment, and appropriate use of Medical Scientists field tools and resources (e.g. slide decks) and ensure correct interpretation and relevant messaging in these tools.
• Support GMA activities and participation in HIV treatment and prevention IEP and execution teams.
• Provide administrative support in terms of coordination for project contracting and management.
• Lead and support Client sponsored and collaborative research activities focused on the generation, interpretation, and communication of Phase 4 research within GMA and in collaboration with RWE, HEOR and other x-functional partners.
• Lead and support the development of communications (e.g., manuscripts, scientific forum presentations, slide decks) to build the peer reviewed published scientific evidence base within GMA and in collaboration with RWE, HEOR and other x-functional partners.
• Provide high quality technical and methodological support to cross-functional teams to effectively use RW and health outcomes data to optimize treatment and prevention practice and improve patient outcomes throughout the lifecycle of Client medicines.
• Engage key clinical, methodologic, and TA experts and facilitate the building of relationships via collaboration on various projects. Provide support at advisory boards, regional educational programs, conferences, and other external meetings.
• Maintain and continue to enhance knowledge of technical and methodological advances and trends to ensure best approaches are used in relevant studies and evaluations.

Skills and Knowledge

• Experience working in SAS, STATA and/or qualitative data analysis softwared packages preferred.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational skills, effective communication skills, and initiative are a must as well as the ability to perform in a fast-paced, deadline-intensive environment.
• Strong background and experience in epidemiological, observational and/or implementation research methods
• Consistently exercises sound, independent judgment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and perform tasks independently with minimal supervision is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

• Relevant research experience with a strong focus on epidemiological, observational and/or implementation research
• Requires a masters degree in Epidemiology, Biostats or Public Health, PhD or other relevant doctorate preferred
• The position requires high technical ability and a strong attention to detail.

Top 3 Required Skill Sets:

• Methodological expertise in observational and/or implementation research;
• Excellent project management/organizational skills;
• Excellent written/oral communication skills, in particular scientific writing

Top 3 Nice to Have Skill Sets:

• Metrics reports/diagram skills;
• HIV TA expertise;
• Familiarity with late phase research

Unique Selling Point of this role:

• Required Degree or Certification MA/MPH required, PhD or other relevant doctoral degree preferred;
• Opportunity to conduct research and collaborate with experts internally and externally to Client; work with many great colleagues across different functional teams (RWE, HEOR, patient engagement and Clinical Operations)

Any Disqualifiers:

• Poor communication, not a team player, not able to work independently, not detailed in their work