Role Description
We are growing and seeking a Senior Research Scientist with technical experience in systematic literature reviews and/or indirect treatment comparisons (e.g. NMA, MAIC, STC) for the purposes of health technology assessment submissions. This position will complete complex job responsibilities independently as well as provide mentorship and direction for others in delivering project work.
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Subject Matter Expertise/Domain Knowledge
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Demonstrates understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, medical affairs, and requirements for health technology assessments.
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Sufficient understanding of relevant methods to oversee systematic literature reviews (clinical, economic, and/or health-related quality of life) and/or quantitative evidence synthesis studies.
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Can identify considerations relevant to the synthesis of available evidence and communicate these within deliverables (e.g., feasibility assessments, statistical analysis plans).
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Deliverable Creation
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Develops client-ready deliverables including protocols, statistical analysis plans, technical reports, and slides.
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Strategic Direction
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Contributes to short-term resourcing discussions.
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Project Management
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Manages the delivery of components of projects by collaborating with other staff members to ensure high quality outputs.
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Helps ensure timely delivery and financial performance of projects or project subcomponents.
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Estimates required hours and identifies challenges early on and communicates any changes as well as viable solutions to project lead if necessary.
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Client Management
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Reviews update slides/minutes and actions for overall study and viewed by client as independent researcher for specific study or component(s).
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Leads client calls and responds to emails, inviting input from senior team members with methodological/subject matter expertise where appropriate.
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Line Management/Team Development
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Creates development plans and acts as a mentor for direct reports.
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Business Development
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Contributes to development of proposals and presentations under guidance of more senior team members with methodological/subject matter expertise.
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May also participate in meetings related to new business, including concept ideation.
Qualifications
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Masterβs degree in a subject related to health services research (e.g., health economics, public policy, health policy, epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, or science).
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4-6 yearsβ professional experience.
Requirements
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Willingness and desire to learn and share knowledge.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EndNote.
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Proficiency in R/R Shiny advantageous.
Benefits
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Discretionary annual bonus.
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Health insurance.
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Retirement savings benefits.
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Life insurance and disability benefits.
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Parental leave.
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Paid time off for sick leave and vacation.