Manager, Evidence Synthesis

THE POSITION:

Leads 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

• Execute projects that exceed client expectations while remaining on-time on-budget
• Determine and manage project scope timelines budget for several competing projects
• Develop and review materials for accuracy consistency quality and conformity to EVERSANA standards
• Proactively manage changes in project scope identify potential crises and devise contingency plans

Methodological-related

• Provide leadership to ensure projects are underpinned by rigorous processes and defendable methods
• Ensure projects adhere to high standards of statistical analysis

Client-related

• Build relationships with clients that result in ongoing business opportunities
• Develop and maintain strong business relationships with clients
• Identify and communicate opportunities for future collaborations

Company-related

• Develop and communicate company policies and standard operating procedures
• Facilitate and participate in team-based and independent training
• Provide mentorship guidance and training to junior staff
• Develop proposals budgets and timelines
• Promote a positive and energetic work environment through healthy and effective communication a strong work ethic and professional conduct
• Identify and develop best practices and tools for project execution and management

• All 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:

• Facilitate and participate in team-based and independent training
• Provide mentorship guidance and training to junior staff
• Promote a positive and energetic work environment through healthy and effective communication a strong work ethic and professional conduct

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

EXPECTATIONS OF THE JOB:

• Travel: Some travel may be required for meeting with clients stakeholders or off-site personnel/management
• Hours: Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week
  • Overtime and/or weekend/evening hours may be required to meet project deadlines

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the expectations of the position and shall not be construed as the only expectations that may be assigned for the position.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the expectations listed above.

Qualifications :

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The requirements listed below are representative of the experience education knowledge skill and/or abilities required.

• Education: Bachelors or higher-level university degree in a medical or life science-related field such as biology biochemistry physiology epidemiology pharmacology or health economics AND/OR direct work experience in health research health economics or a related field
• Experience and/or Training:
  • A minimum of four (4) years direct work experience in evidence synthesis health economics health technology assessment or a related field
  •   Requisite for at least 3 years experience with conducting structured/targeted and/or systematic literature reviews
  • Knowledge of industry standards and guidelines (eg PRISMA Cochrane)
  • Knowledge of various health technology assessment agency standards and guidelines (eg CDA NICE)
  • Detailed understanding of the steps in a structured/targeted and systematic literature review
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Strong basis in fundamental evidence synthesis concepts and methods
  • Strong critical thinking analytical problem-solving and multitasking capabilities
  • Ability to communicate effectively (spoken and written) in non-technical terms with project team members and clients.
  • Work well in a team as well as independently and be able to take leadership role with regard to methodological elements in projects.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities demands and timelines in a fast-paced environment
  • Proven ability to manage personal and project team members time across competing projects
  • Ability to identify and respond to different communication and work styles of team members and contractors
  • Demonstrated leadership teambuilding and team-motivating skills
  • Demonstrated planning and decision-making skills
  • Proven relationship building capabilities; developing and maintaining strong client relationships effectively interacting with peers
• Technology/Equipment
  • Technically competent with Microsoft Office including Word Excel and PowerPoint
  • Technically competent with EndNote
  • Technically competent with role-related software (eg DistillerSR) or similar tool (eg Nested Knowledge Covidence)

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical and mental requirements along with the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Office: While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to reach grasp stand and/or sit for long periods of time (up to 90% of the shift) walk talk and hear; occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet with frequent interruptions and multiple demands.

Additional Information :

EVERSANA is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits for all employees. The anticipated base salary for this position is $100000 to $110000 and is not applicable to locations outside of the Canada.  The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position.  Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience other job-related qualifications/skills and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living).  EVERSANA reserves the right to modify this base salary range at any time.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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From EVERSANAs inception Diversity Equity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are people with different strengths experiences and backgrounds who share a passion for improving the lives of patients and leading innovation within the healthcare industry. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity but also age disability status veteran status sexual orientation religion and many other parts of ones identity. All of our employees points of view are key to our success and inclusion is everyones responsibility.

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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time