Associate Director, Evidence Synthesis

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.  To 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-related Provide leadership to ensure projects are underpinned by strong and defendable evidence synthesis concepts and methods Execute projects that meet client expectations Determine and manage project scope, timelines, and budgets across multiple projects Set project scope, strategy, and timelines 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 Ensure timely project billing Methodological-related Serve as an evidence synthesis expert for internal and external stakeholders Develop evidence synthesis plans and support complex analyses (e.g., meta-analyses, indirect treatment comparisons) to support HTA submissions and/or market access/HEOR activities Interpret and report synthesis results for non-statistical audiences Support junior team in developing methodological expertise and professional skills Client-related Develop reports, abstracts, posters, and presentations Support or lead proposal development and delivery to clients Lead client meetings independently Begin developing and maintaining a personal client base Support business development activities (e.g., capability presentations, repeat business) Seek and incorporate client feedback to ensure satisfaction Company-related Identify and support development of best practices and tools for project execution, people management, and training Contribute to company-level decisions on direction, staffing, and workload Identify needs for additional staff or consultants Participate in early hiring activities, including application review and interviews Provide one-on-one mentorship to new employees Demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion Perform 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: Delegate activities to, and supervise, project support and managerial staff  Empowering project team members to take positive action and accountability   Identifying and resolving issues/conflicts within project teams  Providing effective mentorship to develop new managers and leaders  Responsible 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. The 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 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  Provide leadership to ensure projects are underpinned by rigorous processes and defendable methods Ensure projects adhere to high standards of evidence synthesis 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  Strong leadership, team-building, and team-motivating skills  Build relationships with clients that result in ongoing business opportunities Identify and communicate opportunities for future collaborations Strong customer focus, with the ability to maintain strong business relationships with clients  Develop and communicate company policies and standard operating procedures Develop proposals, budgets, and timelines Identify and develop best practices and tools for project execution and management Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias. 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