Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Scientific Oversight
Provide expert scientific oversight of HEOR projects, ensuring the highest standards of scientific rigor and integrity
Stay updated on healthcare regulations and industry guidelines to ensure that the company’s work follows regulatory requirements.
- Client Consultation
Facilitate effective strategic consultations with clients and prospective clients
Engage with clients to understand their needs, provide strategic advice, and develop tailored research solutions
Build and maintain strong client relationships and ensure high levels of client satisfaction
- Study Design and Protocol Development
Lead the design of methodologically robust HEOR/RWE research projects
Develop detailed research protocols, including study objectives, data, methods and analysis plans
- Collaboration with Analytics Team
Work closely with the analytics team to develop comprehensive analysis plans
Ensure accurate data interpretation and the application of appropriate statistical methods
- Project Management
Define key milestones and deliverables for each project
Manage project timelines and resources to ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs
Manage project teams and allocate resources effectively
Monitor project progress and address any issues that arise
- Deliverables
Lead the preparation of all client deliverables including interim results tables and study reports
Ensure all project deliverables meet the highest standards of quality and accuracy
Lead dissemination activities through publication of results in the peer-review literature, conference abstracts, and posters
Oversee the preparation of study reports, manuscripts, abstracts, and posters for scientific dissemination
Ensure all deliverables meet the highest standards of quality and accuracy
- Sales Support
Lead client capabilities presentations and meetings
Provide expert consultation during client meetings
Lead the development of business development materials and slide decks
Lead the preparation of proposals and budgets
Qualifications
- Advanced degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, or equivalent) in health economics, outcomes research, epidemiology, or a related field
- 5-10+ years consulting experience in HEOR / RWE, preferably within a consulting environment, with a proven track record in revenue generation, client relationships, complex projects, and dissemination of results.
- Expertise in a variety of types of HEOR / RWE studies (e.g., observational non-interventional studies, prospective cohort studies, comparative effectiveness research, etc.)
- Knowledge of and experience with human subjects’ protections, HIPAA, and legal and regulatory guidelines for HEOR / RWE studies
- Outstanding healthcare / life sciences industry knowledge
- History of publication in the peer-review literature
- Proven track record of successful project management and client engagement
- Strong analytical skills and experience with statistical software and methodologies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong presentation skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Ability to adapt in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
- Operates with a sense of urgency and thrives on winning through continuous improvement
- Exhibits high level of ethics and communicates with transparency
Preferred Skills And Experience
- Experience with primary data collection and patient-reported outcomes (PROs)
- Knowledge of health technology assessment (HTA) processes and requirements
- Familiarity with regulatory guidelines and submission processes for HEOR studies
- Experience in mentorship and developing training or educational programs