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AstraZeneca · 1 month ago

Head, Digital Health consulting (Clinical Development) Evinova

US - Gaithersburg - MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$183K/yr - $275K/yr

8+ years exp

AstraZeneca is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to making a difference in the world of digital health. The Head of Digital Health consulting at Evinova will partner with Pharmaceutical R&D customers to implement digital health solutions that enhance clinical development and patient outcomes, while also leading strategy consulting and delivery leadership.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted advisor to R&D leaders across clinical development, clinical operations, and medical

Shape digital strategies, develop operating models, and roadmaps that align with the development portfolio and individual assets

Define problem statements, solution options, vendor landscapes, and selection criteria for digital solutions including patient recruitment, remote data collection and monitoring, ePRO/eCOA, digital biomarkers, and patient engagement platforms

Build robust business cases (benefits, costs, risks, scenarios) and define measurable value frameworks (cycle-time reduction, data quality, patient retention, site burden, cost avoidance). Track and report realized value post-implementation

Contribute to study protocol design where digital tools are used (e.g., endpoint rationale, sensor selection, sampling frequency, feasibility, burden, data flows, and risk management). Ensure alignment with therapeutic area strategy and regulatory expectations

Use tools to support clinical development and operations teams in optimizing protocols through AI-driven solutions to minimize cost, accelerate timelines, improve patient and site experience, and minimize environmental impact without compromising scientific quality

Lead pilots and scaled implementations of digital health technologies, including feasibility studies, validation frameworks, vendor due diligence, interoperability planning, data governance, and change management

Own engagement-level P&L, including pricing, margin management, backlog forecasting, and utilization planning. Drive account growth through proposal development, upsell, and cross-sell

Identify and nurture key talent to develop a group of industry-leading digital health consultants

Qualification

Digital Health StrategyClinical Development ExperienceP&L AccountabilityFinancial ModelingDigital Health DeliveryProtocol DevelopmentAI CapabilitiesProduct ManagementTherapeutic Area ExposureGlobal Programs Experience

Required

8–12+ years in management/healthcare consulting, with 5+ years focused on digital health within Pharma R&D (clinical development and/or clinical operations or biomarker strategy)

Hands-on involvement contributing to or reviewing clinical protocols and operational plans in therapy areas including CVRM, Oncology, Respiratory/Immunology or Neuroscience where digital tools inform endpoints, assessments, or data collection

Proven track record evaluating and implementing digital health solutions (e.g., wearables, sensors, ePRO/eCOA, DHT-enabled endpoints, trial delivery capabilities, patient apps/portals), including regulatory knowledge and technical fluency

Strong capability in financial modeling, benefits quantification, hypothesis-to-value tracking, and post-implementation value realization reporting

Demonstrated ownership of engagement or portfolio P&L, including pricing, margin optimization, and revenue forecasting

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in life sciences, engineering, data science, or related field

Preferred

Advanced degree (MS, MPH, PhD, PharmD, MBA)

Experience with one or more TAs such as CVRM, Oncology, Respiratory/Immunology, or Neuroscience where digital endpoints are emerging

Familiarity with leading eCOA, sensor/wearable trial design and delivery vendors; experience running RFPs and technical due diligence

Strong AI capabilities including demonstrated understanding of the role AI will play in drug discovery and development

Experience with analytical/clinical validation of digital measures, human factors engineering, and usability studies

Background in product management for digital tools or platforms used in trials or patient support

Delivery experience across multi-country studies with an understanding of site/patient variability and localization needs

Benefits

Short-term incentive bonus opportunity

Equity-based long-term incentive program

Retirement contribution (hourly roles)

Commission payment eligibility (sales roles)

Qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid leaves

Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage

Company

AstraZeneca

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AstraZeneca is a pharmaceutical company that discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets prescription medicines. It is a sub-organization of Investor.

Founded in 1999

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, GBR

10001+ employees