Provide mentorship and direction to others in delivering project work
Demonstrate subject matter expertise in pharmaceutical industry, medical affairs, and health technology assessment requirements
Oversee systematic literature reviews and/or quantitative evidence synthesis studies
Identify evidence synthesis considerations and communicate them in deliverables
Contribute to short-term resourcing discussions
Manage project components and collaborate with staff to ensure high-quality outputs
Help ensure timely delivery and financial performance of projects or project subcomponents
Estimate required hours, identify challenges early, and communicate changes and viable solutions to project leads
Review update slides, minutes, and actions for studies
Lead client calls and respond to emails
Create development plans and mentor direct reports
Contribute to proposals and presentations
Participate in new business meetings, including concept ideation
Requirements
Master’s degree in a subject related to health services research, such as health economics, public policy, health policy, epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, or science
4–6 years’ professional experience
Understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, medical affairs, and health technology assessment requirements
Understanding of methods for systematic literature reviews and/or quantitative evidence synthesis studies
Willingness and desire to learn and share knowledge
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