About this job
We are looking to recruit a Senior Consultant with consulting expertise in health policy or healthcare innovation to join our Health and Life Science Team to work (mostly) on European projects.
The team is delivering policy studies and evaluations relating to: biomedical research & innovation; healthy ageing; digital health; global health research; health system strengthening and/or innovation in medicine development.
Attached to our French office you will be working with our Groups Health and Life Science on projects for the European Commission and contributing to the sale and delivery of European studies and evaluations of R&D programmes socioeconomic impact assessments of public health legislations and policies innovation in health systems and services or health system strengthening programme including in emerging countries. You will be also called for working with French clients.
The successful applicant will have demonstrated strong project management skills analytical skills excellent written and verbal communication an ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team with a strong commitment to our core values of quality and integrity. A demonstration of strong business development experience will be an advantage. A practical knowledge of evaluation principles and methods is essential.
Your profile
We are looking for someone with
at least 5 years relevant project management experience either in a consulting environment or an equivalent role in the charity sector government department or related agency.
More specifically you must have:
- An academic background in health policy health economics public health or similar (Masters level) or a working experience of 4 years in the health sector
- An ability to propose sell and lead / manage policy studies and evaluations
- A good command of qualitative and / or quantitative evaluation methods A
- An ability to write well and to a professional standard in French and in English
- Selfmotivation intellectual curiosity and an ability to work independently and across different disciplines
- A willingness to travel within Europe and outside Europe (Africa Latin America) and work in international teams
Other desirable attributes:
- An ability to interpret data present and synthesise information from a variety of sources
- A proficient user of analysis packages such as STATA or NVivo
- A highlevel of proficiency in the manipulation of large healthrelated data sets
- An understanding of theorybased or realist evaluation methods
- An ability to prioritise and multitask and work under strict deadlines
- Excellent oral communication skills
- Proficiency in both French and English
Your responsibilities
Help to grow the Health and Life Sciences practice at Technopolis France. Identify and support business development and marketing opportunities on the European Commission market (DG SANTE HADEA) and French health market (Ministry of Health Health Regional Agency etc)
Manage larger work packages or smaller projects and teams. Design and contribute to delivery of highquality policy evaluations.
Ensure individual assignments are delivered to plan (insightful high quality and on time)
Lead / strongly contribute on the preparation and presentation of study reports
Support peers in the delivery of their work.
Our offer
- Salary range: 47k60k annual gross salary depending on profile and years of experience. In addition performancerelated bonus scheme and private healthcare.
- Opportunities for training mentorship and career progression. Opportunity for staff to become shareholders as they progress to more senior levels
- Strong corporate value: quality methodological rigor curiosity entrepreneurship
- Positive diverse and international working atmosphere with likeminded professionals working in Paris and Technopolis Group sister offices.
- Varied projects conducted in a international environment and working closely with senior policy advisors in government and EU institutions
- Opportunity to travel internationally and work for some of the worlds most important and influential public bodies
- 3 days in presence / 2 days per week remote
The position is full time with the potential for some level of flexible working to fit with family and other commitments. This will be a permanent position following the successful completion of a 4month probationary period.
Interested Apply directly
Please upload a copy of your CV together with a covering letter explaining your interest in the specific job how your skills and experience meet our requirements and why you believe you would be a good addition to the Technopolis team. For shortlisted candidates the assessment process will comprise three further steps: a short informal telephone interview to discuss your ambitions; a more formal interview by videoconference or in presence with a selection panel and a test; and a final interview in person.
We are always pleased to hear from international candidates however you must have the right to work in France or Belgium. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Technopolis is a privacy conscious organisation and your trust is paramount to us.
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Closing date for receipt of applications is 17 January 2025. About us
Technopolis Group started as a consultancy firm for the evaluation of science technology and innovation. While evaluation is still at the core of our company we have over the years built up the knowhow to support decision making on a broad range of topics. Our experts provide strategy and foresight manage networks and provide project management support for even the most complex projects. We are acquainted with a wide range of quantitative methods and deliver advanced data analytics that is ahead of the curve. We evaluate policies evaluate their impact and communicate them effectively to experts and the broader public. We never settle for outofthebox solutions but work with our clients to find the approach that best fits their needs.
We work with decisionmakers in different levels and fields from international institutions such as the European Commission and multilateral development banks to regional and local authorities. Our clients include universities and R&D centres network organisations such as business associations clusters and incubators as well as governments.
Required Experience:
Senior IC