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Director, Psychometrics & Patient-Reported Outcomes (PRO) Strategy

Ipsen
August 27, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Cambridge, MA)
Worldwide
Clinical Research and Development
Role: Senior scientific leader responsible for defining and implementing Ipsen’s enterprise-wide patient-reported outcomes (PRO) and psychometrics strategy across the full product lifecycle. Responsibilities: lead PRO instrument development, validation, and interpretation; establish standards for PRO measurement; collaborate cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, Regulatory, HEOR, and others to embed patient-centered outcomes in clinical trials and evidence generation. Provide expertise in study design, statistical analysis, and regulatory interactions; support evidence generation for regulatory, HTA, and payer needs; mentor teams and build internal capabilities; represent Ipsen at external scientific forums. Requirements: PhD or equivalent in Psychometrics, Psychology, Biostatistics, or related field; 10+ years of pharma or CRO experience applying psychometric principles; proven record in PRO development, validation, and regulatory support; strong analytical skills with proficiency in SAS, R, and related tools; deep understanding of PRO strategies across clinical and real-world studies. HighValue: expertise in PRO measurement science, supporting regulatory and HTA submissions, development in Oncology, Rare Disease, or Neuroscience; experience with clinically meaningful change measures (MCID); fluency in English; knowledge of global regulatory guidance. WorkSetup: role details on collaboration, likely hybrid or remote, with international stakeholder interaction.