PPD is a leading global provider of discovery and development services and
products for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. With a
corporate mission to help clients maximize the return on their massive R&D
investments, PPD offers innovative technologies, therapeutic expertise and
comprehensive resources for drug discovery and preclinical programs, Phase
I-IV clinical development and post-market support. The company has more
than 3,800 professionals in 48 locations in 20 countries around the world.
Additional information can be obtained through the company web site at
http://www.ppdi.com.
The company currently has the following positions available at the RTP, NC
(USA) office (see below for more details)
1. Pharmacoeconomist
2. Outcomes Research Specialist
3. Psychometrician
For more information, please contact Felicia Gevirtz at
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1. Serve as pharmacoeconomist on project teams performing outcomes, quality
of life, and health economics analyses. Perform
management functions relating to the administrative and
scientific activities of specific project work and team members, including
project management, oversight of health economics,
marketing, and quality of life analyses, report
presentation, and advising other project armacoeconomists. Oversee
pharmacoeconomic and quality of life aspects in the
design and analysis of clinical trials. Serve as lead
pharmacoeconomics consultant on outcomes and arketing proposals, on large
multi-disciplinary project teams, and in client interactions.
Requirements include Minimum 4 years with MA/MS degree, or minimum 2 years
with Ph.D.; 2 years clinical trials and health economics experience
preferred; Strong SAS programming skills; Strong
knowledge of economics principles; Strong knowledge of statistical
principles, and strong statistical skills; Ability to work in a
multi-disciplinary team setting; Proven performance of required
tasks, as evidenced in outstanding performance in current tasks and/or
documented record of accomplishments; Evidence of strong management skills,
as shown through management of multiple projects and or staff
members; demonstrated initiative and motivation; Excellent written and
verbal communications skills; Good organizational skills with the ability
to adapt and adjust to changing priorities; Positive attitude and
the ability to work well with others.
2. Outcomes Research Specialist -
he Outcomes Research Specialist serves as a support scientist for the lead
scientist on Health Outcomes and Marketing Research
(HOMR) project teams. The person in this position works
collaboratively with the project teams, each under the direction of the lead
HOMR scientist, to develop analysis plans, analyze studies, and
produce analytic results, as well as to assist in the development
of research documents (protocols, statistical analysis plans, programming
specifications, survey or quality of life instruments, study reports, and
manuscripts).
Requirements include: BA/BS in a related field (such as health services,
public health, economics, psychology, statistics,
biostatistics, computer science, mathematics, business, or other
related field) or equivalent experience that provides the skills and
knowledge necessary to complete the responsibilities
satisfactorily. A minimum of two years of research
experience, one of which is in clinical trials, is preferred, MA/MS in a
related field (such as health services, public health,
economics, computer science, mathematics, business, or
other related field) and one year of research
experience, Ph.D. in a related field (such as health services, public
health, economics, psychology, statistics,
biostatistics, computer science, mathematics, business, or other
related field) with no clinical trials or health outcomes research
experience, or Pharm.D. with no clinical trials or
health outcomes research experience; strong written and oral
communications skills; strong analytical skills; basic understanding of
statistical principles; SAS or other programming skills
and understanding of database structures; good
organizational skills with the ability to adapt and adjust to changing
priorities; ability to organize work to meet deadlines;
positive attitude and the ability to work well with others;ability to work
in a multi-disciplinary team setting; self-motivated, curious, and
enthusiastic about new learning opportunities; close attention to detail
(both visual and mental); knowledge of medical terminology and/or
clinical trial terminology.
3. Psychometrician description not yet available
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