Associate Director, Evidence Synthesis

Posted 19hrs ago

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Associate Director providing leadership on evidence synthesis projects in health research. Collaborating with teams and clients to ensure high-quality outcomes in the life sciences industry.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide support and leadership on a wide range of projects with a focus on evidence synthesis
  • Execute projects that meet client expectations
  • Determine and manage project scope, timelines, and budgets across multiple projects
  • Delegate activities to and supervise junior staff and contractors
  • Oversee projects with guidance from senior management
  • Empower project team members to take accountability for their work
  • Identify and resolve project team issues and conflicts
  • Proactively manage scope changes, risks, and contingency plans
  • Oversee and implement quality control activities
  • Serve as an evidence synthesis expert for internal and external stakeholders
  • Develop evidence synthesis plans and support complex analyses
  • Support business development activities
  • Identify and support development of best practices and tools for project execution

Requirements:

  • 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 field
  • A minimum of six-to-seven (6-7) years’ direct evidence synthesis work experience in health research, health technology assessment, market access or a related field
  • Strong 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 PowerPoint
  • Strong strategic, critical thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and multitasking capabilities
  • Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a sometimes high-pressure environment
  • Ability to adapt to shifting internal and client-related priorities/timelines
  • Ability to manage personal and project team members’ time across competing projects
  • Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
  • Ability to effectively interact and communicate with peers, senior management, and clients
  • Ability to effectively supervise, train, and mentor junior employees

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion