Clinical Outcome Assessment Lead

Excelya; Brussel; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelya is seeking a Clinical Outcome Assessment (COA) Lead to drive COA strategy across innovative clinical development programs, ensuring the patient voice is integrated into research and that meaningful outcomes demonstrate real treatment impact.

You will define and lead COA strategy, select and validate COA instruments, collaborate across Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs, HEOR, and vendors.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Psychology, Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in a COA role within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Strong understanding of patient-focused drug development and outcome measurement.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.
• Familiarity with global regulatory expectations regarding patient-centered endpoints.
• Excellent project management, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a global, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the COA strategy across clinical development programs
• Ensure the patient perspective is incorporated into study design and endpoint selection
• Select, develop, and validate appropriate COA instruments (PROs, ClinROs, ObsROs, PerfOs)
• Provide scientific expertise on patient-centered outcomes and endpoint strategy
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs, HEOR, and external vendors
• Support regulatory submissions, publications, and scientific communications related to COA data
• Oversee COA implementation and data quality throughout clinical studies

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

COA strategy

Qualitative and quantitative research

Regulatory knowledge

Patient-centered outcomes

Education

Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Psychology, Public Health, Epidemiology, or related field

Job description

JoinExcelya,whereAudacity,Care,andEnergydefinewhoweareandhowwework.Webelieveincreatingboldsolutionsandfosteringaninclusiveenvironmentwherecollaborationandindividualgrowthgohandinhand.

We are seeking a Clinical Outcome Assessment (COA) Lead to drive COA strategy across innovative clinical development programs, ensuring the patient voice is integrated into clinical research and that meaningful outcomes are used to demonstrate the real impact of treatments on patients' lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead the COA strategy across clinical development programs
• Ensure the patient perspective is incorporated into study design and endpoint selection
• Select, develop, and validate appropriate COA instruments (PROs, ClinROs, ObsROs, PerfOs)
• Provide scientific expertise on patient-centered outcomes and endpoint strategy
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs, HEOR, and external vendors
• Support regulatory submissions, publications, and scientific communications related to COA data
• Oversee COA implementation and data quality throughout clinical studies

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Psychology, Public Health, Epidemiology, or a related field
• Proven experience in a COA role within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
• Strong understanding of patient-focused drug development and outcome measurement
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
• Familiarity with global regulatory expectations regarding patient-centered endpoints
• Excellent project management, stakeholder management, and communication skills
• Comfortable working in a global, cross-functional environment

Benefits

Why Join Us?

At Excelya, we combine passion for science with enthusiasm for teamwork to redefine excellence in healthcare.

Here’s what makes us unique.

We are a young, ambitious health company representing 900 Excelyates, driven to become Europe'sleading mid-size CROwith thebest employee experience. Ourone-stop provider service modeloffering full-service, functional service provider, and consulting enables you to evolve through diverse projects. Working alongside preeminent experts, you will help improve scientific, operational, and human knowledge to enhance the patient's journey.

Excelling with caremeans benefiting from an environment that values your natural talents, pushes boundaries with audacity, and nurtures your potential, allowing you to contribute fully to our shared mission.