Thermo Fisher Scientific Looking for Sr Dir Research Science Evidera at Canada Full Time

SENIOR DIRECTOR, MODELING & SIMULATION – EVIDERA

*We are looking to fill this role in Canada or Europe (Fully remote)

Evidera’s Modeling and Simulation team is one of the largest and most experienced in-house team of modelers. Evidera has designed, developed, and implemented hundreds of health economic and other models in all major therapeutic indications and for all major markets. We have an impressive track record of quality work and driving innovation, this along with the strength and tenure of our leadership team has given us a pre-eminent position in the market.

Position Overview:

• Team leader responsible for the management, development and growth of the modelling and simulation team in the UK

• Independent principal investigator of projects responsible for overseeing all aspects of project delivery.

• Innovates scientifically and produces output of high scientific quality.

• Assumes significant responsibility for sales targets and client development.

• Reporting into Executive Director of Modeling and Simulation.

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

• Managerial responsibilities for UK Modeling and Simulation team including hiring, professional development, performance and attrition (20 staff)

• Responsible for personal and team financial targets including utilization and sales

• Works with senior management and other peers for strategy development and execution planning

• Communicates goal results and key performance indicators to direct reports

• Ensures a safe, secure, and legal work environment.

• Helps develop, coordinate, and enforce systems, policies, procedures, and SOPs.

• Brings in proposal leads, manages proposal writing process and closes sales

• Scientifically responsible person for design and implementation of selected studies or models; conceptualize advanced model design and advanced study protocols.

• Lead interactions with clients in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries.

• Review and finalize project deliverables and ensure study findings are valid and reliable.

• As principal investigator, have final budget, deliverable and project timeline responsibility; identify scope expansion and need for amendments; serve as consultant to other principal investigators or staff on other projects.

• Direct other “non-billable” activities (e.g. design conceptual approaches for proposals, identify and pursue business opportunities within Evidera and bring in new projects).

• Some domestic or international travel may be expected

• Develops and maintains client relationships

Education, Professional Skills & Experience:

• PhD, Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Biostatistics or related field with at least 7 to 10 years of directly relevant work experience in similar industry or consulting environment.

• Broad experience in health economics and an expert in economic modeling

• Proven record in business development

• Deep understanding of research principles and familiarity with key aspects of the literature (historical and current)

• Advanced level understanding of relevant methodology and statistics

• Extensive knowledge of practical research implementation

• Proven experience in managerial position

• Excellent communication skills including presentations

Personal Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent organisation and leadership skills

• Excellent communication skills including presentations

• Excels in handling staff growth and synergy, as well as client relations

• Competent in written and spoken English

Who Are We?

Evidera is a business unit of Pharmaceutical Product Development, LLC (PPD) a leading global contract research organization (CRO), and a is a preeminent provider of evidence-based solutions. We provide integrated scientific expertise and global operational capabilities to help clients generate the evidence needed to optimize the market access and commercial potential of products.

What We Offer:

With the right support and resources, you will thrive! Evidera offers a great mix of compensation and benefit options for you and your family.

Some of our Perks:

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure

• Generous benefits package: includes healthcare, dental, vision and paid time off to relax and enjoy friends and family.

• Flexible working environment: we offer fully remote work for most of our positions to support work-life balance.

• Clear opportunities for growth and career progression: multiple learning & development programs, coaching & mentor training, career planning and discussions to further your career.

• Access to Employee Well-Being programs & services. We value your emotional well-being and offer a variety of programs to support the mental health of our employees.

• Collaborative working environment with focus on Diversity & Inclusion (https://www.evidera.com/careers/diversity-and-inclusion/) . At Evidera, we respect one another and recognize our diversity makes us stronger. We strive to be an inclusive organization where colleagues can be themselves and grow professionally.

• Global exposure: Opportunity to work on multiple projects with some of the industry’s leading researchers across the globe.

• Smooth onboarding process with your own dedicated onboarding specialist and a working buddy to help you navigate through your first few weeks, ensuring a great start to your career with Evidera!

Our 4i Values:

Our 4i values are critical components in accomplishing our mission. These values guide us and, ultimately, define us.

Integrity – Innovation – Intensity – Involvement (https://www.ppd.com/who-we-are/values/)

If you resonate with our competencies and want to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, then please submit your application – we’d love to hear from you!

*Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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