Lindsey Rubin

Public health research professional with expertise in qualitative research, patient-centered outcomes, and health disparities. Experienced in designing study materials, designing and conducting interviews, analyzing qualitative data, performing literature reviews, and contributing to peer-reviewed publications. Strong background in academic and applied research settings with a focus on chronic disease and patient-reported outcomes.

Associate Research Scientist - Vector Psychometric Group - Chapel Hill, NC

(2024-01 - 2026-12)

• Managed recruitment, screening, enrollment interview scheduling, and conducting cognitive debriefing or concept elicitation interviews for multiple concurrent research studies, with sample sizes ranging from 12 to 64 participants
• Conducted qualitative research and analysis supporting patient-centered outcomes and instrument validation for disease areas including Type 1 Diabetes, SLE, ALS, CML, AML, Migraine, and Long Covid, warm autoimmune hemolytic anemia
• Designed and executed materials for semi-structured cognitive debriefing and concept elicitation studies and performed thematic analyses of resulting qualitative data
• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on study design and reporting
• Contributed to publications and client deliverables in patient-centered research
• Developed and curated an advisory panel and stakeholder group and served as point of contact with outside consultant facilitator

Qualitative Research Intern - PATH (Diabetes Care-Pak Program) - Seattle, WA

(2023-01 - 2023-12)

• Performed qualitative data coding and thematic analysis for participant data from diabetes care interventions in Uganda, Mozambique, and Tanzania for 100+ participant sample size
• Assisted in report development and program evaluation

Research Consultant - Expedient - Richmond, VA

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

• Provided market and segment research and analysis along with project support for healthcare and pharma clients
• Conducted competitive intelligence research augmented by literature reviews and gap analyses
• Supported client deliverables and project management

Graduate Research Assistant (Qualitative Interviewer) - University of South Carolina, College of Nursing - Columbia, SC

(2020-01 - 2020-12)

• Conducted in-depth phone semi-structured interviews for health behavior and outcomes research with CML patients
• Assisted with qualitative coding and manuscript preparation of resulting data

Graduate Research Assistant (Qualitative Interviewer) - University of South Carolina, College of Nursing - Columbia, SC

(2018-01 - 2019-12)

• Supported NIH-funded research projects in areas of breast cancer, CML, and AML
• Managed recruitment, screening, enrollment and interview scheduling for NIH funded study
• Conducted interviews and contributed to peer-reviewed publications

Administrative Assistant / Project Manager - Expedient Resources - Richmond, VA

(2003-01 - 2017-12)

• Managed operations, scheduling, and client communications
• Coordinated projects and supported business development activities
• Performed secondary source competitive intelligence research and analysis

Master of Public Health - Health Promotion, Education and Behavior - University of South Carolina (2023-05)

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Sciences - Virginia Commonwealth University (2017-05)

Bachelor of Arts in International Studies - Minor: Anthropology - Virginia Commonwealth University (2013-05)