Associate Director, Oncology

WELCOME to Aetion! We are a global leader in conducting observational (real-world) research to understand the safety, effectiveness and value of medications, delivering better outcomes to patients, medical professionals, and clients powered by our science-driven technology Generate, Discover, and Substantiate applications, powered by the Aetion Evidence Platform . We’ve partnered with top biopharma companies and are backed by leading venture capital firms to help increase our medical research and expand our product line. Aetion is headquartered in the US with offices in Barcelona.

Aetion and Aetion’s leadership are recipients of several prestigious awards: 

• Parity.org’s 2024 List of Best Companies for Equal Advancement Opportunities
• Digital Health New York’s 2024 New York Digital Health 100
• Newsweek's World's Best Digital Health Companies of 2024 

Come join us! 

PERKS of being an A-Teamer: 

• Unlimited PTO 
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave 
• Daily in-office lunch stipend (and a fully stocked kitchen)  
• Sabbatical opportunity after five years of employment 
• Commitment to professional development opportunities
• Employee-led programming including regularly scheduled events hosted by our employee resource groups
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage w/ multiple plan options including an HSA plan with annual Aetion contributions.
• Free membership to OneMedical 
• Peer & company recognition programs
• Educational lunch & learns

DESCRIPTION:

As an Associate Director on Aetion’s Scientific Consulting Team, you will identify real-world evidence strategy and solutions for our life science clients and oversee the design and execution of observational research studies focusing on oncology research. In this capacity, you will provide scientific and strategic leadership, advise on the overall program of research and analytic services provided to clients. You will mentor and/or manage a dynamic scientific team, helping them achieve performance goals and advancing their professional development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the scientific and analytic services provided to clients, ensuring alignment with their needs and objectives.
• Provide expert scientific and strategic guidance on study designs, analysis approaches, and research methodology to both internal teams and clients, with emphasis on oncology.
• Oversee operational objectives, strategy development, and resource management to deliver exceptional solutions within scope..
• Communicate the scientific impact of evidence generation to scientific audiences and the value of services to clients.
• Collaborate with cross-functional department leaders to define strategic business goals and drive informed decision-making.

QUALIFICATIONS*:

Required Qualifications

• Master's + 5 years experience; Doctoral degree + 3 years experience in Public Health, Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Health Economics or related field.
• Experience designing observational studies using large US-based administrative claims or EHR data and other complex data sources
• Strong understanding of RWE data and epidemiological methods to drive insights in oncology research.
• Applied experience using US-based oncology RWD (e.g., Flatiron, ConcertAI, COTA, Tempus) to generate insights
• Expert in core epidemiologic and biostatistical principles, with a focus on pharmacoepidemiology, HEOR, and biostatistical methods applied to observational RWE studies. 
• Experience in leading teams, including mentoring and development for junior scientific staff.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with diverse stakeholders, including clients, partners, and cross-functional teams, through in-person meetings, virtual engagements, and written communication
• Exceptional written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas clearly and effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Track record of substantive publications and presentations at scientific conferences.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Creative thinking and the ability to identify and recommend innovative solutions.
• Proven experience in non-interventional studies and impactful publications.
• Willingness to travel regularly to the New York office to foster team collaboration, with flexibility for conferences.

Aetion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aetion is committed to being an employer of choice, not just a good place to work, but a great and inclusive place to work. To that end, we strive to recruit and maintain a workforce that meaningfully represents the diverse and culturally rich communities that we serve. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment

At Aetion, internal pay equity across teams is our top priority. Grade level and salary ranges are determined through interviews and a review of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities of the applicant, equity with other team members, and alignment with market data.