Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (P-COR) Lead

We are looking for an experienced Patient-Centered Outcomes Research (P-COR) Lead to join our global team play a pivotal role in shaping patient-centred evidence strategies across our clinical development portfolio. In this role, you will act as a scientific leader and strategic partner, ensuring the patient voice is embedded throughout the clinical development lifecycle. You will lead the development and implementation of Clinical Outcome Assessment (COA) strategies, including Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs), Clinician-Reported Outcomes (ClinROs), Performance Outcomes (PerfOs), and other patient-centred that support regulatory, market access, and commercial objectives. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Health Outcomes Research, COA, PRO, or Patient-Centred Evidence professional looking to take on a highly visible global role, influencing clinical programmes across multiple therapeutic areas while working with cross-functional teams and external experts vendors. What you'll do

• Lead the development and execution of global Clinical Outcome Assessment (COA) strategies across multiple therapeutic areas, ensuring patient-centred evidence is embedded throughout the clinical development lifecycle.
• Partner with Clinical, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, Commercial, Digital Health, Market Access and Product Teams to select, implement and optimise COA approaches within clinical programmes.
• Lead end-to-end COA projects, working with internal stakeholders and external vendors to deliver high-quality, scientifically robust outcomes.
• Provide expertise on regulatory requirements inclduing content, psychometric validation, translation and cultural adaptation, and electronic COA (eCOA) implementation to support regulatory and commercial objectives.
• Drive the interpretation, and communication of COA data, contributing to regulatory submissions, scientific publications and evidence-generation activities.
• Stay informed on emerging methodologies, industry standards and innovations within patient-centred outcomes research and clinical outcome assessments., Join us and help shape the future of patient-centred clinical development by ensuring the patient perspective is embedded in evidence generation, regulatory strategy, and the development of innovative healthcare solutions.
  
  Master's At least a Master's degree in Life Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Psychometrics, Pharmacy, Biostatistics or a related field; PhD is preferred.
• Significant experience (8+ years) in Health Outcomes Research, ideally with Clinical Outcome Assessments (COAs) and/or Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROs).
• Strong understanding of COA methodologies, psychometric validation, evidence generation and global regulatory requirements.
• Experience working across cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders within a complex global environment.
• Knowledge of electronic COA (eCOA) implementation science, translation, and linguistic validation science, and/or digital health approaches.
• Excellent analytical, communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
What makes you successful
• Passionate about improving patient outcomes and advancing patient-centred drug development.
• A strategic and scientific thinker who can translate complex evidence into meaningful business and patient impact.
• Collaborative and influential, with the ability to lead without direct authority.
• Highly organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a global matrix organisation.
• Empathetic and inclusive, with strong relationship-building skills across diverse stakeholder groups.
  
  At Bayer we're visionaries, driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We're doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining 'impossible'. There are so many reasons to join us. If you're hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there's only one choice.
Bayer is an organisation where decisions are made together and where innovation cycles are in 90 days sprints. Our operating model (Dynamic Shared Ownership (we call it DSO) is a reimagined way of operating a multinational company which moves at speed and scale with the goal of delivering on our vision. Being part of #TeamBayer means that you are part of our vision and of our future - delivering to our farmers, patients, and consumers. https://www.bayer.com/en/strategy/strategy, At Bayer, we're committed to helping our employees grow their careers while making a positive impact. You'll join a collaborative global team where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your work directly contributes to bringing innovative therapies to patients around the world.

Salary you can expect: Up to £106,000 depending on skills and experience. Salary reviews take place annually in April.
• Competitive compensation package consisting of an attractive base salary and annual company bonus.
• Individual bonus can also be granted for top Talent Impact
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private Healthcare, generous pension scheme and Life Insurance
• Wellness programs and support
• Employee discount scheme
• International career possibilities
• Flexible and Hybrid working
• Help with home office equipment
• Volunteering days
• Support for professional growth in a wide range of learning and development opportunities
• We welcome and embrace diversity providing an inclusive working environment
The best possible work-life balance is of great importance to us, which is why we support flexible hybrid working model.