Behavioral Research Expert for Clinical Trials

5 days ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Kontak Recruitment Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled Behavioral Research Expert to join our client's Clinical Research team. This role involves integrating behavioral research into clinical studies, evaluating patterns of behavior, and assessing the impact of societal influences on healthcare outcomes.

About the Role

This permanent position offers a unique opportunity to work with a dynamic interdisciplinary research environment. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in behavioral research, particularly within a healthcare or clinical trial setting.

  • Design and implement behavioral research as part of clinical trials, considering individual and societal factors that affect health outcomes.
  • Work with clinical teams to identify key behavioral indicators that may influence study results.
  • Incorporate behavioral research as a cost-revenue element in clinical studies, collaborating with financial teams to develop budgets reflecting the cost of behavioral research.

The successful candidate will have strong data analysis skills, knowledge of statistical software (e.g., SPSS, R, NVivo), and excellent communication and presentation skills. They will be able to integrate behavioral research into broader study designs, manage its financial aspects, and lead community engagement efforts to integrate social behavior studies within diverse populations.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field (required). A Master's degree or PhD in Behavioral Research, Health Psychology, or a related discipline is preferred.
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience in behavioral research, particularly within a healthcare or clinical trial setting.
  • Proficiency in behavioral research methodologies (qualitative and quantitative) and strong data analysis skills.
Salary and Benefits

The estimated salary for this role is $85,000 - $110,000 per annum, depending on experience. We offer a competitive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off.

Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer

All applicants are welcome, and we value diversity in our workplace. Please note that we specialize in specific niche fields and may not be able to provide assistance for roles outside of our scope.



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