Senior Scientist, Quantitative Science and Evidence - Evinova

WHY JOIN US?

Evinova is a health-tech business, accelerating the delivery of better health outcomes by propelling the life sciences sector forward in digital health, from the inside. Through our application of science-based expertise, evidence-led rigour, and human insight, our digital solutions are deliberately designed so that everyone can reach better health outcomes together. Evinova is a health-tech business within the AstraZeneca Group.

Digital health, the point at which healthcare, technology, data and analytics converge, is the subject of phenomenal promise, with the World Health Organisation believing it has the potential to improve health for everyone. At AstraZeneca, we’ve been working hard to make this a reality, with the years of experience we have accumulated enabling us to now embed digital health at scale across R&D.

To achieve our goal of improving patient experience and outcomes AstraZeneca has Digital Health as one of the top 4 strategic priorities for the company, details on digital health strategy can be found here. Oncology is the largest therapeutic area within AstraZeneca and second highest cause of death globally, with AstraZeneca’s ambition to eliminate cancer as a cause of death.

Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week. Our head office is purposely designed with collaboration in mind, providing space where teams can come together to strategize, brainstorm and connect on key projects.

About the Opportunity:

As a Senior Scientist within Evinova’s Endpoints team, you will be a subject matter expert in evidence generation, leading statistical programming to develop and validate existing and novel endpoints that demonstrate patient benefit for innovative medicines and digital health solutions. You will apply quantitative clinical programming for exploratory analytics and psychometrics across biosensor/wearable data and clinical outcome assessments (COAs) to identify and evaluate symptoms, function, health-related quality of life, and other patient-centric concepts throughout the drug development lifecycle.

Working across Oncology, Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism, and Respiratory & Immunology, you will help build scalable data programming workflows, contribute to robust analysis plans that establish clinical validity, and collaborate closely with Strategy, Data Science, COA Measurement, Product, Global and Clinical Study Teams, and external partners to uphold patient-centricity, diversity, sustainability, and scientific rigor.

Accountabilities:

• Contribute to workstreams by programming psychometrics/clinometrics/statistics to generate evidence of patients’ experience with treatment throughout the drug development lifecycle. (e.g. psychometric performance of the instrument, sensitivity/specificity of signal detection, construction of novel endpoints)

• Contribute to workstreams on clinical data flow and management.

• Contribute to the conduct and interpretation of psychometrics/clinometric or statistical analyses for the validation of novel endpoints leveraging data from clinical outcomes assessments (COA) including data from sensors/wearables in clinical trials including: develop analyses strategy, manipulate and validate data files, test selection, and analyses

• Establish product level clinical data management practices and structure including data flow and standardization

• With supervision, prepare, review, and publish data and ensure that clinical validation findings are communicated effectively, and as appropriate in scientific reports, internal/ conference presentations, publications, regulatory dossiers reflecting ongoing or completed work

Qualifications:

Education

• A Bachelors degree in a related field, plus four years practical experience is required.

• An advanced degree in a science related field and/or other appropriate knowledge/experience is preferred. Combination of academic training and practical experience in outcomes research:

• Preferred: Doctoral degree (e.g., Ph.D., Sc. D. or Dr.P.H.) in a relevant field such as, but not limited to, biostatistics, statistics, health outcomes research, epidemiology, public health, or data science
  OR:

• Clinical degree (e.g., in medicine, pharmacy, nursing, or equivalent) and a masters degree in a related field (as noted above), plus one year practical experience
  OR:

• Masters degree in a related field (as noted above), plus one year practical experience

Skills and Experience

• Technical programming and visualization: Proficient inR,SAS,Python, and related tools across diverse settings (life sciences, research, academia, government), with experienceinterpreting and communicating clinical research evidence.

• Drug development knowledge:Working understandingof end-to-enddrug developmentprocesses and decision-making.

• Project leadership:Project managementskills spanning planning, execution, stakeholder alignment, and delivery.

• Thinking skills: Strongconceptual,analytical, andcritical thinkingcapabilities to solve complex problems.

• Ownership and accountability: Willing tochallenge the status quo,take ownership, and hold self and othersaccountable.

• Operational efficiency:Highly efficientinambiguous,fast-pacedenvironments; adaptable tonew ways of working.

• Communication:Strong written and verbal communicationskills

• Innovation mindset:Creative,innovative, andsolution-focused, driving practical, impactful outcomes.

Desirable for the Role:

• Experience with data from multiple sources, including wearables and sensors

• Understanding of novel digital development framework with experience

• Understanding of the regulatory landscape governing research with human subjects

• Conducting of outcomes research studies, and the communication of study findings to internal and external audiences

• Diligence - attention to detail and ability to manage a program of concurrent activities

• Resilience - ability to overcome and motivate others in the face of a changing environment

SO, WHAT’S NEXT?

To be considered for this exciting opportunity, please complete the full application on our website at your earliest convenience – it is the only way that our Recruiter and Hiring Manager can know that you feel well qualified for this opportunity.  If you know someone who would be a great fit, please share this posting with them.

Where can I find out more?

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Are you interested in working at Evinova, apply today!

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion and providing a workplace that is free from discrimination. AstraZeneca is committed to accommodating persons with disabilities. Such accommodation is available on request in respect of all aspects of the recruitment, assessment and selection process and may be requested by emailing AZCHumanResources@astrazeneca.com.

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Annual base salary for this position ranges from $105,000 to $136,500. AstraZeneca is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The range provided in this posting represents an offer pay range used in a majority of situations. The base pay offered will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, and other specific business and organizational needs.  In some cases, offers outside the range may also be considered to address unique circumstances.

In addition, our permanent positions offer an annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role).  Benefits offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program, 4 weeks’ paid vacation, and annual Personal Days.

We are using AI as part of the recruitment process.

This advertisement relates to a current vacancy.

Date Posted

14-Jan-2026

Closing Date

29-Jan-2026

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.