Sr. Observational Research Scientist; Oncology

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As part of Ontada’s Real World Research team, the Research Scientist provides scientific and research expertise across real-world oncology research studies. This role leads development and refinement of scientific protocols, including statistical analysis sections, and applies knowledge of real-world data sources to define study data requirements and support appropriate data collection. The Research Scientist serves as a scientific point of contact for project sponsors and cross-functional teams, contributing expertise to study discussions, interpretation of results, and development of accurate, evidence-based client deliverables.

The role supports multiple concurrent projects by aligning scientific input with study scope, timelines, and deliverable expectations, while contributing to amendments and proposals for new research opportunities as appropriate.

• Provides scientific and research expertise across multiple concurrent research projects, supporting alignment with study scope, timelines, budget considerations, and deliverable expectations
• Serves as the scientific point of contact for project sponsors, providing research expertise to support study discussions and decision-making
• Attends client meetings to provide scientific expertise and support discussion of research methods, results, and interpretation
• Applies research and analytic expertise to evaluate complex research questions posed by internal and external stakeholders
• Serves as the scientific and research expert for the cross-functional project team throughout the research lifecycle:
  • Leads development of scientific protocols by writing all sections, including the statistical analysis section, incorporating targeted cross-functional input and appropriate refinements based on client feedback
  • Applies knowledge of real-world data sources, including unstructured/structured electronic health records, claims, and external mortality and SDOH data, to define study data requirements based on feasibility assessments and available data sources
  • Collaborates with abstraction and biostatistics teams to ensure appropriate data collection, including development and review of eCRFs and data specifications
  • Applies medical writing expertise to prepare client-ready project deliverables, including but not limited to writing/formatting of final reports, presentations, and summaries of analytic findings
  • Critically reviews and interprets statistical analysis results to assess data quality and support development of accurate, evidence-based research conclusions
  • Completes regulatory and compliance documents as required
• Identifies and supports pursuit of additional project opportunities through amendments to existing studies and occasional development of proposals for new research studies

• Degree or equivalent and typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience.

• Typically requires 7+ years of relevant experience in observational/ real world data (RWD) based research or Health Economics Outcomes Research (HEOR)
• Master's degree in Public Health, Population Science, Pharmacy, Healthcare Economics,…