COA Strategy Lead for Patient-Centered Outcomes

Excelya; France; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will select, develop, and validate COA instruments (PROs, ClinROs, ObsROs, PerfOs) and provide scientific expertise on patient-centered outcomes, collaborating with Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs, HEOR, and

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

COA knowledge

Patient-focused development

Qualitative/Quantitative methods

Regulatory awareness

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication skills

Global teamwork

Education

Advanced degree (Life Sciences / Psychology / Public Health / Epidemiology)

Job description

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

You will select, develop, and validate COA instruments (PROs, ClinROs, ObsROs, PerfOs) and provide scientific expertise on patient-centered outcomes, collaborating with Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Biostatistics, Regulatory Affairs, HEOR, and