Director, Behavioural/Health Psychologist

OPEN Health

Job title:

Director, Behavioural/Health Psychologist

Company

OPEN Health

Job description

Job Description:Director, Behavioural/Health PsychologistReports to VP, Insights & StrategyJob SummaryThis position holds strategic oversight of the Health Psychology and Research team within the Patient Engagement Centre of Excellence at OPEN Health.This role is responsible for guiding the team in operating efficiently and effectively to deliver Psychology, Behavioural Science, and Market Research projects. As a key leader within the Patient Engagement team, the role involves shaping the team’s direction, ensuring alignment with the broader organization’s goals, and driving the successful execution and strategy of projects. The individual will be accountable for the overall performance of the team and the quality of deliverables.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesPrimary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Lead Psychology and Research projects as a subject matter expert both internally as well as externally:· Conduct independently desk research-based data immersion exercises, this can include:o Systematic literature reviewso Competitor and patient advocacy landscape analysiso Strategic audit and analysis of client materialso Social listening (using software such as Pulsar)· Lead on primary research activities involving various stakeholders (patients, clinicians) such as:o Creation of primary research materials (e.g. discussion guides, consent forms)o Management of recruitment activities and data collection (e.g. interview moderation)o Facilitate focus groups and co-creation workshopso Analysis of data (qualitative and quantitative) using psychological frameworks· Prepare independently presentations and reports (in formats such as Microsoft PowerPoint or Word) and present, and defend, key insights to our clients· Attend and contribute to internal and external project calls· Provide ad-hoc pitch proposal support (e.g. desk research, insights gathering) and present such insights in pitch presentationsExperience, Skills and QualificationsSkillsThe post holder should have an expert understanding of research methods, the different health psychology/behavioural science models (e.g. COM-B Model, Common-Sense Model of Self-Regulation, Health Belief Model etc) and behaviour change techniques which can be implemented within any given solution.Experience

  • Previous experience of working in a healthcare agency or pharmaceutical industry
  • Demonstrated record of publications in the field preferable
  • Strong research experience/understanding and good statistical knowledge
  • Working with pharmaceutical clients
  • Quantitative and qualitative research and skills in statistical data analysis
  • Experience of working in a professional environment
  • Ability to turn research findings into actionable insights
  • Knowledge of market research data protection and confidentiality guidelines
  • Ability to liaise with a range of stakeholders, such as pharmaceutical clients, service users, commissioners and managers
  • Ability to apply existing psychological knowledge to a behaviour change context meeting strategic needs of clients
  • Ability to work independently on individual project deliverables with minimal support of a more senior member of the team

Education/Qualifications

  • PhD or experience working in an academic research setting
  • BSc (Hons) in Psychology
  • MSc in Health Psychology
  • Graduate membership of the British Psychological Society
  • Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) accredited

Travel Requirements

  • As required by business needs

About OPEN HealthOPEN Health unites deep scientific knowledge with wide-ranging specialist expertise to unlock possibilities that improve health outcomes and patient wellbeing. Working in partnership with our clients, we embrace our different perspectives and strengths to deliver fresh thinking and solutions that make a difference.OPEN Health is a flexible global organization that solves complex healthcare challenges across HEOR and market access, medical communications and creative omnichannel campaigns.What we offer:As a global organization, OPEN Health is committed to supporting our employees and their families through a comprehensive benefits program

  • Competitive pay, generous paid vacation and holidays, and health insurance programs across all our locations
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities which foster and shape your individual career path
  • An active and growing commitment to bettering the communities our employees call home through our Corporate Social Responsibility program
  • The opportunity to thrive in a global, collaborative environment while working every day to improve health outcomes and patient wellbeing
  • Diverse, inclusive culture that encourages you to bring your whole self to work

If we sound like the sort of business environment in which you would thrive, then we would love to hear from you.OPEN Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, colour, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.

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Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 06:19:49 GMT

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