[Hiring] Senior Research Scientist, Evidence Synthesis @Precision Medicine Group

Role Description Do you consider yourself a self-starter with a real passion for projects involving innovative methods in evidence synthesis? Do you love collaborating, moving the ball forward and rolling up your sleeves? We are growing and seeking a Senior Research Scientist with technical experience in systematic literature reviews and/or indirect treatment comparisons (e.g. NMA, MAIC, STC) for the purposes of health technology assessment submissions. We offer opportunities to work 100% remotely from Canada or the US. Senior Research Scientists collaborate across a broad portfolio of sophisticated evidence synthesis projects in a multi-level team structure. Responsibilities include:

• Development of deliverables (e.g. study protocols and technical reports)
• Handling day-to-day client communications
• Delegating and overseeing tasks completed by junior researchers
• Completing complex job responsibilities independently
• Providing mentorship and direction for others in delivering project work

Essential functions for this role are:

• Subject Matter Expertise/Domain Knowledge:
• Demonstrates understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, medical affairs, and requirements for health technology assessments
• Sufficient understanding of relevant methods to oversee systematic literature reviews (clinical, economic, and/or health-related quality of life) and/or quantitative evidence synthesis studies
• Can identify considerations relevant to the synthesis of available evidence and communicate these within deliverables (e.g., feasibility assessments, statistical analysis plans)
• Deliverable Creation:
• Develops client-ready deliverables including protocols, statistical analysis plans, technical reports, and slides
• Strategic Direction:
• Contributes to short-term resourcing discussions
• Project Management:
• Manages the delivery of components of projects by collaborating with other staff members to ensure high quality outputs
• Helps ensure timely delivery and financial performance of projects or project subcomponents
• Estimates required hours and identifies challenges early on, communicating any changes as well as viable solutions to project lead if necessary
• Client Management:
• Reviews update slides/minutes and actions for overall study and viewed by client as independent researcher for specific study or component(s)
• Leads client calls and responds to emails, inviting input from senior team members with methodological/subject matter expertise where appropriate
• Line Management/Team Development:
• Creates development plans and acts as a mentor for direct reports
• Business Development:
• Contributes to development of proposals and presentations under guidance of more senior team members with methodological/subject matter expertise
• May also participate in meetings related to new business, including concept ideation

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a subject related to health services research (e.g., health economics, public policy, health policy, epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, or science)
• 4-6 years’ professional experience

Requirements

• Willingness and desire to learn and share knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and EndNote
• Proficiency in R/R Shiny advantageous

Company Description

Precision Medicine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Precision Medicine Group at [email protected]. It has come to our attention that some individuals or organizations are reaching out to job seekers and posing as potential employers presenting enticing employment offers. We want to emphasize that these offers are not associated with our company and may be fraudulent in nature. Please note that our organization will not extend a job offer without prior communication with our recruiting team, hiring managers and a formal interview process. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job