Associate Director, HEOR

Job DescriptionTHE POSITION: The Associate Director, HEOR, leads multi-disciplinary research teams and provides HEOR expertise and strategic leadership at all stages of projects from planning to communication. Projects may include targeted or systematic literature reviews, indirect treatment comparisons, cost-effectiveness and budget impact modeling, HTA submissions, and value communications. This position contributes to a variety of operational and business development initiatives including staffing projects, mentorship, and proposal development.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Our employees are tasked with delivering excellent business results through the efforts of their teams.  These results are achieved by: Setting project scope, strategy, and/or timelinesSupporting or leading development of proposals and delivering them to clientsDelegating activities to and supervising junior staff and contractorsOverseeing projects with minimal guidance from senior managementEmpowering project team members to take positive action and accountability for their workIdentifying and resolving issues/conflicts within project teamsProactively managing changes in project scope and potential issues/challenges, and devising contingency plansOverseeing/implementing quality control activitiesEnsuring timely billing of projectsPerforming post-mortem analyses of completed projects (eg, duration, budgets)Comfortable leading all client meetings with minimal to no senior supportDeveloping own client baseSupporting business development (eg, through capabilities presentations, repeat business)Seeking feedback regarding client satisfactionIdentifying the need for and development of best practices and tools for project execution,project and employee management, and trainingProviding effective mentorship to new employees and as-needed to other employeesParticipating in hiring process (eg, reviewing applications, conducting interviews)Attending regular management meetings to discuss proposals, project status, staff allocation and needs, project conflicts, and other operational activitiesIdentifying opportunities for and devising strategies to achieve company/project efficienciesAdministering three-month reviews, mid-year check-ins, and annual reviews  Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.All 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: Provide guidance and support to other managers on interviews, supervision of staff, office management, and company policies and procedures.Provide guidance and senior support to other managers on scientific standards, work methods and performance standards; and performance relative to departmental objectivesEXPECTATIONS OF THE JOB:Travel: Some travel may be required for meeting with clients, stakeholders, or off-site personnel/managementHours: 37.5 hours per week; days worked with accommodate client meetings and be negotiated with supervisor. Overtime and/or weekend/evening hours may be required to meet project deadlinesThe above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the expectations of the position and shall not be construed as the only expectations that may be assigned for the position.An individual in this position must be able to successfully meet the expectations listed above.  QualificationsMINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, education, knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.Education: Bachelor’s or higher-level university degree preferably in a medical--related field such as Biology, Epidemiology, Pharmacology, Health Economics, Medical Science, or related field.Experience and/or Training:3+ years’ experience managing projects and staff2+ years’ direct work experience in health research, health economics, or a related field (preferably in a consulting setting)Strong attention to detailExcellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skillsStrong 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 multiple 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 employeesAbility to provide strategy for and advice on other team projectsStrong leadership, team-building, and team-motivating skillsStrong customer focus, with the ability to maintain strong business relationships with clientsAwareness of and ability to communicate EVERSANA’s services and offeringsAwareness of current trends in the fields of health economics, statistics, data analytics and evidence synthesis, and/or medical writingTechnology/Equipment   Technically competent with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPointPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Education:  MSc or PhD preferred  Experience and/or Training:Proven project and staff management skillsProven 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 peersProven skills with a range of HEOR project typesConsulting experience (minimum 3 years)Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation communication skillsAbility to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environmentTechnology/Equipment:Proficiency with computer programming software (eg, VBA) or other role-related software (eg, EndNote, statistical packages) is an assetPHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:The physical and mental requirements along with the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individuals encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.Office: While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to reach, grasp, stand and/or sit for long periods of time (up to 90% of the shift), walk, talk and hear; occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet, with frequent interruptions and multiple demands.Additional InformationEVERSANA is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits for all employees. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $123,000 to $135,000 and is not applicable to locations outside of the Canada.  The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position.  Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living).  EVERSANA reserves the right to modify this base salary range at any time.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.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. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.EVERSANA is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment and selection process please contact us at applicantsupport@eversana.com.For details on our AODA Accessibility Policy, please visit https://www.eversana.com/legal/canadian-accessibility-statement/This posting is for an existing vacancy. AI technology may be used to enhance efficiency in the recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made by our human resources team in compliance with the Canada Human Rights Act.Follow us on LinkedIn | Twitter