Associate Director, Evidence SynthesisFull-timeDepartment: Clinical & MedicalJob Family: AnalyticsCompany DescriptionAt EVERSANA, we are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work across the globe. We’re fueled by our vision to create a healthier world. How? Our global team of more than 7,000 employees is committed to creating and delivering next-generation commercialization services to the life sciences industry. We are grounded in our cultural beliefs and serve more than 650 clients ranging from innovative biotech start-ups to established pharmaceutical companies. Our products, services and solutions help bring innovative therapies to market and support the patients who depend on them. Our jobs, skills and talents are unique, but together we make an impact every day. Join us!Across our growing organization, we embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture we are building. We look for team members that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but also who care deeply about EVERSANA, our people, clients and most importantly, the patients we serve. We are EVERSANA.Job DescriptionTo provide support and leadership on a wide range of projects with a focus on evidence synthesis (i.e., structured/targeted literature reviews, systematic literature reviews, indirect treatment comparison feasibility assessments, and health technology assessment landscape/gap assessments). Other projects may include health economics and/or value communications projects as well as working alongside other team members and clients.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Our employees are tasked with delivering excellent business results through the efforts of their teams. These results are achieved by:Project-relatedProvide leadership to ensure projects are underpinned by strong and defendable evidence synthesis concepts and methodsExecute projects that meet client expectationsDetermine and manage project scope, timelines, and budgets across multiple projectsSet project scope, strategy, and timelinesDelegate activities to and supervise junior staff and contractorsOversee projects with guidance from senior managementEmpower project team members to take accountability for their workIdentify and resolve project team issues and conflictsProactively manage scope changes, risks, and contingency plansOversee and implement quality control activitiesEnsure timely project billingMethodological-relatedServe as an evidence synthesis expert for internal and external stakeholdersDevelop evidence synthesis plans and support complex analyses (e.g., meta-analyses, indirect treatment comparisons) to support HTA submissions and/or market access/HEOR activitiesInterpret and report synthesis results for non-statistical audiencesSupport junior team in developing methodological expertise and professional skillsClient-relatedDevelop reports, abstracts, posters, and presentationsSupport or lead proposal development and delivery to clientsLead client meetings independentlyBegin developing and maintaining a personal client baseSupport business development activities (e.g., capability presentations, repeat business)Seek and incorporate client feedback to ensure satisfactionCompany-relatedIdentify and support development of best practices and tools for project execution, people management, and trainingContribute to company-level decisions on direction, staffing, and workloadIdentify needs for additional staff or consultantsParticipate in early hiring activities, including application review and interviewsProvide one-on-one mentorship to new employeesDemonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusionPerform other duties as assigned.PEOPLE LEADERPeople leaders must possess both the skills to effectively accomplish these tasks and the emotional intelligence to do so in alignment with our cultural values. In addition to the critical management and leadership tasks listed above, this role also includes the following unique responsibilities:Delegate activities to, and supervise, project support and managerial staffEmpowering project team members to take positive action and accountabilityIdentifying and resolving issues/conflicts within project teamsProviding effective mentorship to develop new managers and leadersResponsible for and oversee their respective department.Interview, select and supervise the activities of the department staff; communicate interpret and discuss with team the company policies and procedures.Determine job objectives, work methods and performance standards; review performance relative to departmental objectives discussion appraisal with each employee and performance; authorize and communicate salary changes, promotions, transfers, discipline, and discharge and administer all other personnel actions.QualificationsThe requirements listed below are representative of the experience, education, knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.PhD or MSc in medical-related field such as biology, epidemiology, pharmacology, or health economics OR direct work experience in health research, health economics, or a related fieldA minimum of six-to-seven (6-7) years’ direct evidence synthesis work experience in health research, health technology assessment, market access or a related fieldStrong basis in fundamental evidence synthesis concepts and methods and familiarity with techniques such as feasibility assessments, meta-analysis, indirect comparisons, network meta-analysis, etc.Technically competent with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPointProvide leadership to ensure projects are underpinned by rigorous processes and defendable methodsEnsure projects adhere to high standards of evidence synthesisStrong strategic, critical thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and multitasking capabilitiesAbility to prioritize and execute tasks in a sometimes high-pressure environmentAbility to adapt to shifting internal and client-related priorities/timelinesAbility to manage personal and project team members’ time across competing projectsAbility to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environmentAbility to effectively interact and communicate with peers, senior management, and clientsAbility to effectively supervise, train, and mentor junior employeesStrong leadership, team-building, and team-motivating skillsBuild relationships with clients that result in ongoing business opportunitiesIdentify and communicate opportunities for future collaborationsStrong customer focus, with the ability to maintain strong business relationships with clientsDevelop and communicate company policies and standard operating proceduresDevelop proposals, budgets, and timelinesIdentify and develop best practices and tools for project execution and managementDemonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.All other duties as assigned.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experience analyzing data from clinical trials and/or real-word evidenceProven project and staff management skills; a minimum of three (3) years’ experience managing projects and staff preferredProven ability to manage multiple priorities, demands, and timelines in a fast-paced environmentProven relationship building capabilities; developing and maintaining strong client relationships, effectively interacting with peersStrong written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation communication skillsAbility to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environmentAdditional InformationOUR CULTURAL BELIEFS:Patient MindedI act with the patient’s best interest in mind.Client DelightI own every client experience and its impact on results.Take ActionI am empowered and empower others to act now.Grow TalentI own my development and invest in the development of others.Win TogetherI passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results.Communication MattersI speak up to create transparent, thoughtful and timely dialogue.Embrace DiversityI create an environment of awareness and respect.Always InnovateI am bold and creative in everything I do.Our team is aware of recent fraudulent job offers in the market, misrepresenting EVERSANA. Recruitment fraud is a sophisticated scam commonly perpetrated through online services using fake websites, unsolicited e-mails, or even text messages claiming to be a legitimate company. Some of these scams request personal information and even payment for training or job application fees. Please know EVERSANA would never require personal information nor payment of any kind during the employment process. We respect the personal rights of all candidates looking to explore careers at EVERSANA.From EVERSANA’s inception, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving the lives of patients and leading innovation within the healthcare industry. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. 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