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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Lead multiple scientific projects with interdisciplinary team members on the analysis and interpretation of data within the INTUITION Study; a large 23,000 participant 2yr longitudinal observational study of brain health (NCT05058950) specifically relating to: - Identifying cognitive relationships between Passive ⬌ Active data sources to determine whether cognition can be appropriately estimated using real-world passive behavioral data alone from iOS sources. - Manage and lead the scientific project and team that seeks to evaluate the cognitive measurement and psychometric properties of the endpoints included in Intuition for cross-sectional and longitudinal suitability. - Manage and lead the work package that evaluates the development and performance of a cross-sectional MCI classifier from active and passive data sources, as well as build out a scientific pipeline of analyses for longitudinal change-over-time and conversion to apply on data when available.Align with the Clinical Development team in R&D on which cognitive, behavioral and functional endpoints are suitable for R&D clinical trials primarily in the Ph II, III and IV space.- Primary focus and subject matter expertise/ contribution is in the decentralized digital cognitive assessment for screening, study enrichment, and longitudinal endpoint selection.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

- Lead scientist for the study design and measurement/ endpoint selection for the INTUITION Study, a 23,000 participant 2 year longitudinal digital brain-health study to identify digital biomarkers of cognition for use in MCI classification, conversion and prediction, alongside building generalizable cognitive 'scores' for consumer use.(https://www.intuitionstudy.com/en-us/home.html)- Lead scientist for the study design of the cognition measurement approach and vendor selection for a longitudinal real-world evidence observational study in a neurodegenerative therapeutic area.

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

- Design large decentralized trials measuring cognition with smartphones, wearables and traditional methods to identify new digital biomarkers of cognitive function.- Run enabling studies in the Human Biology Lab evaluating new clinically meaningful endpoints.- Aligned with R&D functional teams in AD, PD and NMD therapeutic indications to determine suitable digital technologies for inclusion in Ph II+ studies as exploratory endpoints.

Greater Boston Area

- Design digital clinical trials across the spectrum of fully decentralized 'virtual' studies, to hybrid designs blending clinic visits and remote clinical data capture.- Create and undertake device evaluation frameworks for determining the clinical utility of consumer and clinical grade wearables/ devices.- Major focus is on psychiatric and neurodegenerative clinical trials, with a specialism in high-frequency cognitive assessments on smartphone, wearable and voice-recognition technologies.- Work the Boston MA R&D Innovation team to develop digital health tools to aid the adherence and self management of CNS / mental health conditions among patients.- Working towards the goal of increasing patient access and opportunity for trial participation to improve the diversity of clinical trials.

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Worked within the clinical science team to consult to pharmaceutical, biotechnology and academic clients about the cognitive assessment endpoints that should be included to achieve their research goals.I advised clients on their study designs and protocols in relation to the optimal time-points, tests and methodologies they should use to obtain the best cognitive performance of their participants.The role required me to keep up to date in the current academic literature of Cognitive Neuroscience, Psychology and Psychopharmacology across many therapeutic areas. My key area of focus was Parkinson's Disease and Non-AD Dementias.Key responsibilities:▸ Write client facing scientific proposals and advise internal marketing teams about scientific content to be included on promotional materials such as blog posts and white papers.▸ Visit clients globally to discuss scientific aspects of their trial and advise them on how best to administer/ conduct cognitive assessments.▸ Check data quality of trial results using statistical packages such as SPSS.▸ Work closely with the R&D and product teams on new technological platforms for the assessment of cognitive function such as wearable technology.

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Responsible for overseeing all the Academic products (new and existing), developing new neuropsychological assessments and being a scientific adviser for the products to internal/ external contacts. Key Responsibilities:▸ Develop new product concepts, roadmaps, pricing and launch strategies alongside update and support existing products. ▸ Track and create key KPI's post-launch of products to identify market uptake and blockers to inform the product life-cycle and marketing campaigns.▸ Work closely with the software development teams to plan Agile Sprints based on JIRA stories and product priorities.▸ Track changes in academia and advance products accordingly to new scientific developments.▸ Implement new products into new and existing markets.▸ Visit clients to discuss needs, product enhancements and user functionality.

Exeter

Developed an evidence-based campaign using social norms research & nudge techniques to promote safe alcohol consumption among university students.

Holborn

Conducted quantitative market research within the Travel, Tourism and Leisure department within BDRC Continental. Analyzed market trends and plotted these against previous years to ascertain differences in leisure activities among populations.

Waterloo London

Conducted qualitative market research on FMCG products focusing on product purchasing, consumer competition for product development, marketing strategies, report writing and research.

Master Of Science - Ms, Cognitive & Clinical Neuroscience, Merit

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology, 1St Class