Senior Director, Data Analytics & Evidence Synthesis

Company Description

At EVERSANA, we are extremely proud to hold a global certification as a Great Place to Work. Our team of over 7,000 employees worldwide is dedicated to creating and providing next-generation commercialization services for the life sciences industry, all in our pursuit to make the world healthier. From innovative biotech startups to established pharmaceutical companies, we serve over 650 clients. Our unique blend of products, services, and solutions aim to bring pioneering therapies to the market and support the patients who rely on them. So come join us and be a part of our impact every day. 

We believe in diversity and inclusivity across every level of our expanding organization. Striving to improve patient lives globally is our top priority, and to make this possible, we seek contributions from individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe our people are the pillars of a culture that embraces inclusivity and alignment with our cultural beliefs. We put significant thought and introspection into fostering the team and culture that we are. The belief in our mission and a deep-rooted interest in the welfare of EVERSANA, our employees, clients, and most importantly, the patients we serve, are the traits valued in our team members.  We are EVERSANA. 

Job Description

THE POSITION:

• Leads a wide variety of projects focusing on evidence synthesis and statistics, including NMA, MAIC, and PSM methods, demonstrating robust methodological expertise in ITC and RWE for HEOR and HTA including Bayesian statistical methods
• Participates in multiple operational and business development initiatives including staff assignments, performance evaluations, recruitment presentations, strategic planning for the company, among other tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The job involves ensuring outstanding business outcomes through the contributions of their teams. These results are accomplished by:

• Outlining project scope, strategy, and timelines
• Leading the development of proposals and presenting them to clients
• Assigning tasks to junior staff and contractors and overseeing their work
• Managing projects independently or with minimal senior management supervision
• Encouraging team members to take responsibility and be proactive in their work
• Identifying and resolving any issues or conflicts within the project teams
• Anticipating and managing changes in project scope, potential problems, and formulating contingency plans
• Overseeing and implement quality control activities
• Ensuring that the projects are billed on time
• Conducting project reviews post-completion to assess aspects like time taken and budgets
• Leading all client meetings independently
• Developing own client base
• Assisting in business development through presentations, repeat business
• Gathering feedback to gauge client satisfaction
• Identifying the need for and developing best practices and tools for effective project execution, project and employee management, and training
• Making contributions to decisions regarding company direction, staffing, and workloads
• Recognizing the need for additional staff and/or consultants
• Providing effective mentorship to new employees and other employees as needed
• Participating in the hiring process including creating job ads, reviewing applications, conducting interviews, checking references, and making hiring decisions
• Participating in regular management meetings to discuss proposals, project statuses, staff allocation and needs, project conflicts, and other operational activities
• Overseeing operational activities
• Identifying opportunities for and devising strategies to enhance company and project efficiencies
• Conducting three-month reviews, summer check-ins, and annual reviews
• Development, administration, and monitoring of performance improvement plans
• Performing any other duties as assigned

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

EXPECTATIONS OF THE JOB:

• Travel: Some travel may be required for meetings with clients, stakeholders, or off-site personnel/management
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
  • Overtime and/or work during weekend/evenings may be required to meet project deadlines

The above list reflects the essential details necessary to describe the job expectations and shall not be considered as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

An individual in this job must be able to successfully perform the expectations listed above.

Qualifications

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The requirements below represent the required experience, education, knowledge, skill, and/or abilities.

• MSc or PhD degree in a medical- or mathematics-related field such as biology, epidemiology, pharmacology, health economics, or statistics
• Eight years of relevant work experience in health research, biostatistics, health economics, or a related field
• Strong knowledge and experience in statistical techniques for HEOR, such as NMA, MAIC, and PSM methods, and demonstrated advanced methodological skills in ITC and RWE for HEOR and HTA including Bayesian statistical methods
• Proven track record in HEOR and evidence synthesis
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and implementing innovative and practical solutions to complex issues
• Prior success working on a variety of RWD projects covering design, strategy, execution, and communication
• Excellent knowledge and practical experience of coding languages, most importantly R (other examples: WinBugs, OpenBugs)
• Experience in business and/or proposal development
• Technical proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in computer programming software like VBA, or other software related to the role like EndNote, statistical packages, is a plus
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong strategic, analytical, problem-solving, multitasking abilities, and critical thinking capabilities
• Able to lead project teams and client meetings
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in high-pressure situations
• Flexible and adaptable in response to shifting internal and client-related priorities and timelines
• Capable of managing own time and that of project team members across competing projects
• Can work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Can effectively interact and communicate with colleagues, senior management, and clients
• Can effectively supervise, train, and mentor junior employees
• Ability to provide strategic input and advice on other team projects
• Proven leadership, team-building, and mentoring skills
• A strong focus on the customers, with an ability to maintain robust business relationships with clients
• Awareness and the ability to communicate CRG’s services and offerings
• Knowledge of current trends in health economics, statistics, data analytics, evidence synthesis or medical writing

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical and mental demands and environment characteristics described here are those that an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Office: The essential functions of the job frequently require the individual to stand or sit for extended periods (up to 90% of the shift), walk, talk, and hear; occasionally, the individual may need to lift or move up to 25 pounds. The noise levels in the work environment are typically moderate, with frequent interruptions and multitasking demands.

Additional Information

OUR CULTURAL BELIEFS:

Patient Minded: I act with the patient’s best interest in mind.

Client Delight: I am responsible for every client experience and its impact on outcomes.

Take Action: I am empowered to act now and motivate others to do the same.

Grow Talent: I am in charge of my development and invest in the growth of others.

Win Together: I enthusiastically connect with anyone, anywhere, at any time to achieve results.

Communication Matters: I am committed to creating transparent, timely, and considerate dialogue.

Embrace Diversity: I promote an environment of awareness and respect.

Always Innovate: I am innovative and bold in everything I do.

EVERSANA is committed to offering competitive salaries and benefits to all its employees. The anticipated baseline salary range for this position is $206,000 to $240,000, which is not applicable to locations outside of Canada. Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location to account for differences in cost of living. EVERSANA maintains the right to modify this baseline salary range at any time.

EVERSANA is an equal opportunity employer that values workplace diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please contact: [email protected].