Overview of role

Position Title

COA – Research Associate II

Geographic location

California, Maryland, or Washington, DC Metro Region, USA; Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US.

Working location

Fully remote; Some travel may be required (~<10%)

Role %

Full-time (40 hours)

Company Background

Sprout Health Solutions is a specialized consultancy of experts in health outcomes and patient engagement/behavior change. Pharmaceutical companies seek our services because we combine academic expertise with significant commercial experience to deliver person-centered strategies and programs for improved health and regulatory success globally.

The patient experience is central to our work. Our core services involve providing clinical outcome assessment (COA) expertise and strategy to assist industry partners in selecting and utilizing COA endpoints in clinical trials. We also create patient insights and stakeholder journeys throughout the drug development process, as well as targeted education and support interventions that provide effective solutions for treatment adherence and other health behavior challenges.

Sprout has a strong project management and operations function to support successful project delivery and reinforce operational excellence in all our endeavors.

Our remote-working team is dispersed across Europe and North America. Despite the geographical distance, we maintain close communication and teamwork on a daily basis. We value flexibility, mutual support, and a commitment to delivering excellence for our clients. 

Key areas of responsibility

We are seeking a full-time COA Research Associate II (early career level) who is fluent in both Spanish and English to join our expanding team of patient-centered outcomes specialists, health psychology researchers, and behavioral scientists. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated with strong qualitative research skills and an interest in applying those skills in an industry setting. We are looking for someone with relevant background experience, either through an advanced degree program (e.g., master’s or PhD program in public health, anthropology, psychology, sociology, or a related health discipline) or relevant work experience.

As a COA Research Associate II, you will provide support on various project types, collaborating closely with Project Consultants, Lead/Director, and Project Manager. Your responsibilities may include conducting targeted literature reviews, developing qualitative research documents (e.g., protocols, interview guides, and ethics submissions), conducting qualitative interviews with patients, caregivers, and patient representatives, analyzing data, and preparing reports and manuscripts. You may also be involved in tasks related to patient engagement/behavior change and internal projects as needed.

Key competencies / skills required

Research-specific

·       Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in a relevant field (e.g., public health, anthropology, psychology, medical sociology, or related discipline); master’s or doctorate preferred

·       Fluent in English and Spanish; comfortable conducting interviews and research in both languages

·       Demonstrated experience in desk-based and qualitative research and related technical skills

·       Experience in developing research materials, such as search strategies, interview guides, protocols, reports, codebooks, etc.  

·       Familiarity with the drug development process

·       Strong scientific writing skills

·       Willingness to travel (domestically or internationally) as needed for research or meetings (anticipated travel time less than 10-15%)

Business-savvy

·       Excellent time management, communication, and organizational skills

·       Strong problem-solving abilities

·       Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work

·       Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently

·       Comfortable working remotely

Teamwork and culture

·       Collaborative team player

·       Proactive and timely communicator

·       Clear and concise verbal and written communication

·       Adaptable and flexible in changing project priorities

·       Willingness to work outside normal business hours as needed

·       Promotes inclusivity and diversity in the workplace

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience for this role. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.