Clinical Outcome Assessment (COA) Lead

Sanofi; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi seeks a Clinical Outcome Assessment (COA) Lead in Reading. This pivotal role will integrate the patient voice into clinical research by developing COA strategies and mentoring junior scientists. Join a leading healthcare company committed to innovation and career growth, with opportunities to engage directly with regulatory authorities.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive and diverse culture

Flexibility to work remotely

Opportunities to engage with regulatory authorities

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in COA within Pharma or CRO.
• Hands-on involvement in COA data analysis.
• Professional fluency in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Define COA endpoint strategies for clinical programs.
• Conduct research for disease conceptual models.
• Prepare scientific documents for regulatory submissions.

Skills

Analytical and synthesis capabilities

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Advanced academic degree in psychology, anthropology, sociology, public health, epidemiology, psychometrics, clinical research, physiotherapy, pharmacy, medicine or biostatistics

Job description

Clinical Outcome Assessment (COA) Lead

• Location: Reading, UK

About the job

As a Clinical Outcome Assessment (COA) Lead, you will be a key contributor to Sanofi’s R&D efforts, ensuring the patient voice is integrated into clinical research. You’ll develop and implement COA endpoint strategies, working cross-functionally with R&D, HEOR&MA, and regulatory teams. This role sits within the Patient-Informed Development & Health Value Translation (PID&HVT) department, under Global R&D.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

Main responsibilities:

• Define COA endpoint strategies for clinical programs and ensure alignment with regulatory and payer expectations
• Conduct research to develop disease conceptual models and identify key outcomes relevant to patients
• Advise on selection, development, validation, and implementation of Fit-for-Purpose COA instruments
• Manage qualitative and quantitative research projects, including vendor oversight
• Prepare scientific documents for regulatory submissions, publications, and internal stakeholders
• Mentor junior scientists, contribute to team knowledge sharing, and lead internal COA initiatives
• Promote innovation by applying new methodologies and helping define COA strategies in strategic therapeutic areas

About you

• Experience: Relevant experience in COA within Pharma, CRO, or consultancy; ideally demonstrated through scientific publications and hands-on involvement in COA data analysis, development or validation of instruments, and/or COA endpoint strategy implementation
• Soft and technical skills: Strong analytical and synthesis capabilities with both qualitative and quantitative data; autonomous, proactive, and accountable mindset; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and projects effectively
• Education: Advanced academic degree in a relevant field such as psychology, anthropology, sociology, public health, epidemiology, psychometrics, clinical research, physiotherapy, pharmacy, medicine, or biostatistics
• Languages: Professional fluency in English, both written and spoken

Why choose us?

• A global healthcare leader focused on innovation and scientific excellence
• Career growth opportunities across functions and geographies
• Inclusive, diverse culture where your ideas are valued
• Purpose-driven mission to improve people’s lives worldwide
• Join a high-impact team shaping how patient perspectives inform drug development
• Flexibility to work remotely or in one of our R&D hubs
• Opportunities to engage directly with regulatory authorities and thought leaders

Visas for those who do not already have the right to work in the UK will be considered on a case by case basis according to business needs and resources.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to offering interviews to candidates who request consideration under the Scheme and meet the minimum requirements for this role.
If you have a disability and require adjustments for the interview process, please email us at [e-mail]. We are dedicated to ensuring an inclusive and supportive experience for all applicants.

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