Director of Clinical Research and Real World Evidence

Virta Health is on a mission to reverse metabolic disease in one billion people. They are seeking an experienced leader to provide strategic vision for the research team, focusing on generating rigorous evidence to inform Virta’s care and develop real world evidence supporting clinical and economic outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a strategy for our clinical research team to devote resources efficiently to clinical trials that will advance science in support of Virta’s business
• Lead and nurture Virta’s team of experienced clinical researchers who have decades of combined experience developing, implementing, and publishing data from pivotal clinical trials in metabolic health, as well as presenting and publishing on analyses from our own registry data
• Build a network of key investigators who are interested in collaborating with Virta researchers on trials that extend the impact of the Virta program
• Strategically align Virta’s scientific work with key national and international conferences, meetings, and symposia
• Represent Virta’s science on the podium at scientific meetings, in calls and presentations with Virta’s clients and sales prospects, and at internal meetings
• Participate as an active member of the Virta Medical Group leadership team, representing the scientific point of view and leading/collaborating on evidence-based clinical initiatives that advance the quality and efficiency of the care Virta provides to thousands of patients suffering from metabolic health adversity
• Develop and advance a real world evidence program, leveraging source of data both within and outside of Virta
• Work cross functionally to inject evidence into Virta processes - from clinical care to coaching to product development
• Collaborate closely with the marketing team and the sales team on communication strategies that leverage Virta’s evidence

Requirements:

• A doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, MD, PharmD, or equivalent research doctorate) in HEOR, clinical outcomes research, health economics, health services research, pharmacoepidemiology, epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, quantitative social sciences, clinical research methodology, or a related quantitative health research discipline is required
• At least two years of experience working with patients directly in a clinical or research setting. Virta succeeds through behavior change, and thus experience working with patients to make healthy choices in their lives is essential. Experience in metabolic health is highly desirable
• At least two years in a leadership role analyzing and publishing claims sets and presenting vigorously economic outcomes of a clinical program
• Demonstrated people leadership with at least five years of experience building, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams. Proven ability to support team members' technical growth and career advancement, and cultivate a collaborative, inclusive, and engaging team culture
• At least five years of business experience working in a start-up or related high-growth organization in order to translate Virta science for the marketplace. (Clinical researchers who have not worked for an early- or growth-stage company will not have the requisite business skills to translate Virta science for the marketplace.)
• Outstanding scientific writing skills. The successful candidate will have drafted, edited, and published multiple peer-reviewed publications both as first and as senior author
• A firm, innate, understanding of trial design
• Direct experience working with IRBs and the compliance side of research
• Familiarity with the process of generating real-world evidence leveraging multiple data sources. Experience with health economics (HEOR) is highly desirable
• Poise. We are looking for a leader who is comfortable in front of an audience, presents naturally and with authority, and will help build the Virta brand