Associate Director, HEOR

At 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. 

THE 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 timelines
• Supporting or leading development of proposals and delivering them to clients
• Delegating activities to and supervising junior staff and contractors
• Overseeing projects with minimal guidance from senior management
• Empowering project team members to take positive action and accountability for their work
• Identifying and resolving issues/conflicts within project teams
• Proactively managing changes in project scope and potential issues/challenges, and devising contingency plans
• Overseeing/implementing quality control activities
• Ensuring timely billing of projects
• Performing post-mortem analyses of completed projects (eg, duration, budgets)
• Comfortable leading all client meetings with minimal to no senior support
• Developing own client base
• Supporting business development (eg, through capabilities presentations, repeat business)
• Seeking feedback regarding client satisfaction
• Identifying the need for and development of best practices and tools for project execution,
• project and employee management, and training
• Providing effective mentorship to new employees and as-needed to other employees
• Participating 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 activities
• Identifying opportunities for and devising strategies to achieve company/project efficiencies
• Administering 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 LEADER

People 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 objectives

EXPECTATIONS OF THE JOB:

• Travel: Some travel may be required for meeting with clients, stakeholders, or off-site personnel/management
• Hours: 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 deadlines

The 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.

MINIMUM 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 staff
  • 2+ years' direct work experience in health research, health economics, or a related field (preferably in a consulting setting)
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
  • 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 multiple 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
  • Ability to provide strategy for and advice on other team projects
  • Strong leadership, team-building, and team-motivating skills
  • Strong customer focus, with the ability to maintain strong business relationships with clients
  • Awareness of and ability to communicate EVERSANA's services and offerings
  • Awareness of current trends in the fields of health economics, statistics, data analytics and evidence synthesis, and/or medical writing
• Technology/Equipment
  •    Technically competent with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education:  MSc or PhD preferred  
• Experience and/or Training:
  • Proven project and staff management skills
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, demands, and timelines in a fast-paced environment
  • Proven relationship building capabilities; developing and maintaining strong client relationships, effectively interacting with peers
  • Proven skills with a range of HEOR project types
  • Consulting experience (minimum 3 years)
  • Strong written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Technology/Equipment:
  • Proficiency with computer programming software (eg, VBA) or other role-related software (eg, EndNote, statistical packages) is an asset

PHYSICAL/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.

EVERSANA 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 [email protected].

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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.

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