Manager, Evidence Synthesis

At EVERSANA, we are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work across the globe. We’re fueled by our vision to create a healthier world. How? Our global team of more than 7,000 employees is committed to creating and delivering next-generation commercialization services to the life sciences industry. We are grounded in our cultural beliefs and serve more than 650 clients ranging from innovative biotech start-ups to established pharmaceutical companies. Our products, services and solutions help bring innovative therapies to market and support the patients who depend on them. Our jobs, skills and talents are unique, but together we make an impact every day. Join us! 

Across our growing organization, we embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs.  We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture we are building. We look for team members that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but also who care deeply about EVERSANA, our people, clients and most importantly, the patients we serve.   We are EVERSANA. 

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.

 

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

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

• Education: Bachelor’s 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.

EVERSANA is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits for all employees. The anticipated base salary for this position is $100,000 to $110,000 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 EVERSANA’s 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 one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.

EVERSANA is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment and selection process please contact us at [email protected].

For details on our AODA Accessibility Policy, please visit https://www.eversana.com/legal/canadian-accessibility-statement/

This posting is for an existing vacancy. AI technology may be used to enhance efficiency in the recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made by our human resources team in compliance with the Canada Human Rights Act.

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