Ekin Seçinti

About Ekin Seçinti

I am a patient-focused outcomes scientist with a strong quantitative background and doctoral training in clinical health psychology. I am passionate about improving patient-centered care and patient-focused health outcomes using data-driven science.I have 10+ years of research experience working independently and collaborating with team members as well as cross-functional experts. I use my natural curiosity and data-driven science, as well as my project management and creative problem-solving skills in my research and design approach to improve health outcomes. I enjoy learning about scientific developments and technical challenges to facilitate the growth of my interdisciplinary research skills. I bring expertise in:RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY: Research development | Study design and protocols | Experiments | Clinical trials | Longitudinal | Cross-sectional | Psychometrics | Interviews | Quantitative data analysis | Qualitative data analysis | Scientific writing | Presentation DATA SCIENCE AND STATISTICAL ANALYSIS:Database management | Data cleaning | Visualization | Regression (Linear, Logistic, Polynomial)| Linear mixed modeling | Structural equation modeling | Longitudinal data analysis | Mean differences | Analysis of variance (ANOVA)| Factor analysis | Principal component analysis | Cluster analysis | Meta-analysis and Systematic reviewing SOFTWARE AND PLATFORMS: R | SPSS | Mplus | RUMM2030 | IHD | SQL | Excel | Qualtrics | RedCap | Survey MonkeyPROJECT MANAGEMENT:Project development | Leadership | Mentoring | Collaboration | Conflict resolution | Communication | Problem solving | Time management | Budget management | Technical writing I am a self-motivated, growth-oriented research scientist with strong data science and statistical skills. I bring a unique multicultural perspective, having educational and professional experience in the United Kingdom, Turkey, and the United States, and advocacy experience in disability and mental health. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working with cross-functional teams. To my collaborators, mentees, and friends, I am a mindful listener, knowledge sharer, creative problem-solver, and an advocate for their professional and personal growth. When I am not working, I volunteer as a mentor to graduate and undergraduate students, watch movies, play the piano, and take pictures of animals (mainly my 2 cats). Let’s connect! e••••••••@gmail.com.

Experience

1. Senior Advisor - Health Economics and Outcomes Research (Heor)

   Eli Lilly and Company

   Oct 2024 — Present · Indianapolis, IN, US

   Senior Research Advisor in the Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) Neuroscience Business Unit. Populations: adults with chronic health conditions- Develop and implement patient-focused measurement strategies across various disease states- Utilize expertise in chronic health conditions, statistical analysis, clinical trials, psychometrics, and research methods to address health outcomes measurement challenges in drug development- Assess, evaluate, and support the development, modification, and use of patient-reported outcome measures to aid regulatory and healthcare decision-making- Incorporate patients\' perspectives throughout the drug development process, ensuring that concepts important to patients are considered in the evaluation and monitoring of drug development.

Education

• University of Sussex

  Master of Science (M.Sc.), Foundations of Clinical Psychology and Mental Health

• Indiana University Indianapolis

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Clinical Psychology

• Koç University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology