Project Leader-Surveys and Observational Studies

RTI Health Solutions (RTI-HS),a wholly owned subsidiary of RTI International,is an independent and internationally recognized research organization. We provide healthcare consulting and research expertise to optimize decision-making for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device products across the development and marketing life cycle. Clients rely on our expertise, quality standards, and integrity to guide their product development and regulatory and market access strategies. Our service groupings include Value, Access, and HEOR; Patient-Centered and Outcomes Research; Epidemiology and Biostatistics; Medical Communications; Global Business Operations; and Strategic Consulting and Growth. RTI-HS has office locations in the US, UK, Spain, France, and Sweden.

The Surveys and Observational Studies practice is focused on collaborating with clients in the pharmaceutical/ biotechnology/ medical device industries to design and execute robust, methodologically sound RWE studies to inform clinical development plans, as well as demonstrate and support the value and safety of their marketed products. This team is part of the Patient Centered Outcomes Research group which includes Patient-Centered Outcomes Assessment, Health Preference Assessment, Real World Data and Analytics, and Implementation Science.

We are currently seeking a Project Leader to lead the execution of realworld evidence (RWE) and observational research studies, including prospective and retrospective studies, surveys, registries, and analyses using realworld data sources. The Project Leader partners closely with senior project leaders and scientific staff to manage daytoday study operations, oversee timelines, deliverables, and budgets, and ensure projects are executed in alignment with scientific, regulatory, and quality standards.

Project Management & Execution

• Lead or colead the planning, coordination, and execution of RWE and observational research studies across therapeutic areas
• Own project timelines, milestones, and deliverables using structured project management tools and best practices
• Track scope, schedule, and budget; proactively identify risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies
• Escalate issues appropriately and contribute to solutions in collaboration with senior leadership

Study Operations & Documentation

• Develop, review, and maintain study documentation, including protocols, data collection instruments, analysis plans, and progress reports
• Ensure adherence to study protocols, data quality standards, and regulatory, client, and internal quality requirements
• Support and oversee realworld data collection activities, including surveys, chart reviews, registries, and other primary data sources

CrossFunctional & Vendor Coordination

• Coordinate internal crossfunctional teams (e.g., data management, biostatistics, quality, finance) to ensure seamless execution
• Manage and oversee external partners and vendors (e.g., data providers, survey vendors, clinical sites)
• Monitor vendor performance and deliverables, ensuring alignment with project scope and timelines

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Oversee client communications, including meeting preparation, status updates, and selected presentations
• Lead client meetings and support relationship management
• Collaborate with senior staff on proposal development and business development activities, as appropriate

Scientific Contribution & Dissemination

• Contribute to and develop study reports, manuscripts, abstracts, and other dissemination activities
• Support applied research activities, including interpretation of results and development of evidence narratives

Innovation & Growth

• Support the execution of lowinterventional and digitally enabled studies leveraging AIinformed methodologies, digital health platforms, and novel datacapture approaches
• Demonstrate leadership responsibility by mentoring junior staff and supporting team development over time

• Master's degree in public health, epidemiology, health sciences, biostatistics, social sciences, or a related field
• 6-years of experience supporting or leading realworld evidence, observational research, outcomes research, or related health research studies
• Demonstrated experience managing or comanaging research projects, including ownership of timelines and deliverables

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of observational study designs, realworld data sources, and applied research methods
• Proven project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple studies in a deadlinedriven environment
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problemsolving abilities
• Experience leading cross-functional research teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience supporting clientfacing deliverables
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with project tracking tools and research databases is a plus
• Ability and interest in growing into a full project leadership role over time

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The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States. RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example: established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.

At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.