[Remote] Consultant (Clinical Outcome Assessment - COA)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Clarivate is a leading analytics company, and they are seeking a Consultant (Clinical Outcome Assessment - COA) to join their team. This role involves leading projects in clinical outcome assessments, providing strategic oversight, and driving research activities to deliver valuable insights for clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, global COA projects—including the selection, development, and validation of COA instruments such as PRO measures—ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA PRO Guidance, EMA, PFDD)
• Provide strategic oversight and scientific direction across multiple concurrent COA engagements, ensuring methodological rigour, high-quality deliverables, and strong client satisfaction
• Drive strategic input into clinical development programmes by guiding clients on COA strategy, endpoint selection, and evidence generation to support labelling claims and market access
• Oversee the design and delivery of mixed-methods research, including concept elicitation and cognitive debriefing interviews, quantitative validation studies, and literature/instrument reviews
• Serve as scientific lead for key client engagements—presenting findings, guiding discussions, and acting as a trusted advisor on COA-related decisions
• Mentor and line-manage associate consultants and associates, providing training in qualitative and quantitative COA methods, regulatory guidance, and the development of endpoint strategies
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (biostatistics, regulatory, clinical teams) to integrate COA strategies into broader clinical and commercial objectives
• Lead business development activities including proposal development, bid defence meetings, and identification of new client opportunities within the COA space
• Contribute to the evolution of the COA practice through thought leadership (e.g., publications, conference presentations), methodology development, and refinement of internal best practices
• Support strategic planning and resource management within the practice, helping to shape team structure, resourcing, and future capabilities

Skills

• A Master's degree in health psychology, psychology, sociology, life sciences, or another relevant topic (a 2:1 or higher)
• 5 years of experience in outcomes research, qualitative research, and/or patient-reported outcomes development and evaluation
• Proficient with MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Proficient with qualitative analysis software (e.g., NVIVO, ATLAS, or MAXQDA), qualitative research methods, and literature review methods
• A PhD or PostDoc research experience
• Understanding of clinical drug development and regulatory (FDA, EMA) procedures and guidance
• Knowledge of the pharmaceutical/medical device industry and the clients' operating environment

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash plan
• Generous Pension Plan contribution rates
• Income protection insurance
• Life insurance
• Sports Club Subsidy (Company pays 50% of gym membership, or up to £500)
• Emergency Childcare or Adult care cover
• Eyecare vouchers
• From 25 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays (option to buy and sell Annual leave)

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