Outcomes Specialist

Responsibilities

• Supports research projects focused on the development, validation, and analysis of patient-reported (PRO) outcome measures in academic research and Contract Research Organization environments.
• Assists with the collection and tracking of research documentation, the coordination of study files, and operational support for PRO development activities.
• Participates in outward-facing communications, external sponsor interactions, and relationship-building with industry collaborators to support project operations and increase organizational visibility.
• Coordinates and implements research studies from protocol preparation and Institutional Review Board (IRB) submission through study execution.
• Manages participant recruitment, conducts patient and caregiver interviews, develops and programs REDCap study instruments, deploys electronic surveys, and oversees data collection activities.
• Monitors study progress and data quality to ensure compliance with approved protocols, regulatory requirements, and study timelines.
• Analyzes and interprets quantitative and qualitative data collected through research studies to develop and validate patient- and caregiver-reported outcome measures.
• Synthesizes findings from raw data, develops descriptive summary tables and figures, and interprets results to support study milestones, sponsor deliverables, and research publications.
• Identifies relevant grant opportunities and develops supporting materials for grant applications and research funding proposals.
• Prepares study proposals for collaborators and sponsors.
• Produces progress reports, milestone documentation, and study summaries for funding agencies and research sponsors.
• Presents research updates and findings to sponsors and stakeholders, as needed.
• Prepares abstracts, presentations, and manuscripts to disseminate research findings in peer‑reviewed publications and scientific conferences.
• Contributes to the preparation of materials for industry meetings and sponsor briefings and may participate as a contributing author on publications and presentations in accordance with study contributions and authorship guidelines.
• Engages with professional organizations focused on neurologic disease research and maintains current knowledge of emerging methodologies, therapeutic developments, and industry best practices relevant to ongoing research initiatives.
• Performs additional research‑related responsibilities to support project objectives, research initiatives, and program priorities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Public Health, Clinical Research, Health Sciences, Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related discipline required
• 1 year of experience in clinical research coordination, outcomes research, technology‑based research, or a related research environment required
• Ability to analyze and interpret basic statistical and research data required
• Familiarity with survey‑based research methodologies and patient‑reported outcomes research required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required
• Experience working with human subject research protocols, REDCap, survey development, or patient‑reported outcome measures preferred
• Ability to coordinate multiple research activities and manage competing priorities preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with patients, collaborators, and research sponsors preferred