Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Team: EMC-Evidence Synthesis

Position Overview:

This role will independently direct key aspects of systematic literature review (SLR) research projects with guidance from senior staff, as well as manage multiple projects with tasks varying to degree by project.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

Have co-PI/working-PI responsibilities (share project oversight with PI) or may serve as Project Manager on highly complex projects or programs of workDelegate tasks and monitors progress of delegated project tasksDesign/responsible for study – quantitative and qualitative – or share responsibility with PI (e.g., systematic review strategy and protocols, SAPs, etc)Responsible for study implementation and data analysisReview study inclusion/exclusion, data extractionInterpret results; edit to finalize resultsPresent findings or advise on presentationBegin to undertake strategic planning tasks with PI/research scientistsReview/edit to finalize draft project deliverablesAuthor/edit/review abstracts/posters/manuscriptsMaintain familiarity with current scientific literature. Author presentations for scientific conferences and manuscripts for scientific journals.Becoming active in professional organizationsUndertake other scientific tasks as assignedResponsible for project management of large projectsDelegate project managementResponsible for client communication and problem solving with PIKnow project management systems (electronic and paper filing, SOP requirements, Finance office practices, etc.) and implement as requiredIf project PI, have financial responsibility for projectSupport PI/research scientists in scientific tasks for business developmentDesign proposals and review draftsManage and alert PI to scope of work changesInteract with clients to win new business and identify business leadsParticipate in staff recruitment efforts (phone screening, interviewing, attending presentations, etc.)Conform to SOPs and other Evidera requirementsConduct and participate in the training of junior staff and new hiresFulfill the tasks associated with the role of supervisorProvide formal or informal leadership, oversight, mentoring, and guidance to junior staff

Education, Professional Skills & Experience:

PhD or Master’s in health sciences, economics, biology, natural sciences or a related field with 6 or more years relevant systematic literature review (SLR) experience or Bachelor’s with extensive relevant SLR experienceProven experience in systematic literature review methods in health economics and/or health services research; experience in network meta-analysis

Personal Skills & Competencies:

Commercial experience in a similar environment is highly desirableDeep understanding of research principles and demonstrated practical research implementationAbility to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.Ability to effectively communicate information and ideas.Competent in written and spoken English.Frequently interacts with others to obtain or relate information to diverse groups.Works independently with little guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions and plans work schedules to meet goals.Performs a wide range of varying tasks and demands / changing conditions with little predictability.Ability to perform and multitask under stress.