Director Real World Evidence

About the Role

Day-to-day, the Director will oversee multiple projects, serving as the project manager and primary client contact. This entails ensuring the overall quality of the projects, developing recommendations based on expected impact, communicating risks and opportunities to staff, and making final decisions when necessary. The Director will also be accountable for the timely delivery and financial performance of projects, reviewing and signing off on deliverables such as protocols, statistical analysis plans, technical reports, and slides.

The role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including research professionals, project managers, and clients. The Director will report into a Vice President and will be responsible for line management duties, including ensuring appropriate staffing and creating development plans for direct reports.

What You Will Do

• Oversee multiple projects comprised of cross-functional staff, serving as the project manager and primary client contact.
• Lead teams of research professionals conducting client studies in the pharmacy and biotech space.
• Develop and implement study protocols, statistical analysis plans, and technical reports.
• Communicate study rationales, methods, results, and strategies to project teams, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Identify necessary deviations from templates to ensure content aligns with study objectives.
• Review and sign off on deliverables as client-ready.
• Manage client relationships, providing final sign-off on update slides, minutes, and actions for overall studies.
• Act as a subject matter expert and advisor on client calls and in responses to emails.
• Proactively manage client expectations and work with team members to implement strategies to problem-solve on a client or project basis.
• Participate in business development, including sales calls, leading study conceptualization, and drafting proposals for clients.
• Ensure appropriate staffing and create development plans for direct reports.

What We Are Looking For

• 8-10 years of experience, with at least four years in a consulting environment.
• Master’s degree in a subject related to health services research, such as health economics, public policy, health policy, epidemiology, biostatistics, or public health.
• Ability to work effectively individually and as part of a diverse team.
• Awareness and understanding of financial performance on projects.
• Ability to line-manage and mentor direct reports, ensuring positive staff wellbeing and team dynamics.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with Real World Evidence studies and health economics research.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Nice to Have

• PhD in a subject related to health services research.
• Experience with data analysis software and programming languages.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for healthcare research.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a dynamic team of industry-leading professionals.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and education support.
• Flexible working arrangements, including remote work options.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plans.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Recognition and reward for outstanding performance.

• Tip: Highlight your experience with Real World Evidence studies and health economics research to stand out as a candidate.
• Ensure you have a strong understanding of datasets and data types relevant to healthcare outcomes research.
• Showcase your ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic decision-making.
• Prepare examples of how you have communicated complex research findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Consider creating a portfolio of your research work, including study designs, analysis plans, and results.
• Be ready to discuss your approach to problem-solving and how you manage client expectations.
• Research the company culture and values to understand how your skills and experience align with their mission.