Location: Remote, must be based in US
OVERVIEW
Associate Principals are methodologic experts with substantial experience in providing consulting services to Pharmaceutical clients. Associate Principals are project leaders who are responsible for implementing rigorous evidence synthesis research, overseeing the work of junior staff, and proactively managing the project timeline. They are detail oriented, act on anticipated project needs, and problem solve. Associate Principals contribute to the operational and fiscal health of the overall practice and training/success of junior staff.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
Excellent knowledge of systematic literature review (SLR) methods and indirect treatment comparison (ITC). Significant experience leading and conducting ITC projects, including network meta-analysis, matching adjusted meta-analysis, etc. Expert understanding of global SLR guidelines and best practices, and substantial experience in implementing them.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead implementation of evidence synthesis projects to support HTA and/or regulatory submissions from pre-award to final delivery, as well as hands on development of deliverables
- Lead project teams to ensure the execution of rigorous and high quality deliverables according to timelines
- Expert ability to synthesize data qualitatively and quantitatively, and guide junior staff
- Project management—manage projects, oversee the operational, financial, and administrative requirements of projects
- Business development—independently qualify leads, develop proposals, attend bid defenses, and manage the contracting process
- Support more senior staff on specific business initiatives as required
- Work effectively across time zones as part of a global team
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, TECHNICAL AND PERSONAL SKILLS
Experience
Preferred:
- PhD in epidemiology or biostatistics (other health sciences okay)
- 5+ years of experience implementing evidence synthesis research in a pharma consulting environment
Minimum required:
- Master's in epidemiology or biostatistics (other health sciences okay)
- 7+ years of experience implementing evidence synthesis research in a pharma consulting environment
Client management
- Must have 5+ years of experience as the client point of contact on projects
Technical skills and knowledge
- Significant and demonstrated experience independently leading projects that included Bayesian NMAs and/or other ITCs
- Substantial experience independently leading projects that included meta-analysis, NMA, or other Bayesian statistical analysis
- Solid understanding of SLR concepts, guidelines, and required rigor
- Strong ability to quality check own and others work so that drafts are delivered with only minimal minor typographical errors
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Competency in using PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
Essential personal skills and behaviors
- Fluency in English (spoken and written); strong business/scientific written English
- A commitment to working collaboratively and effectively with others in and across the team to accomplish goals
- A commitment to timely internal and client communication; with clients, IQVIA project managers and team members, IQVIA colleagues and others
- A pragmatic and logical problem solving approach to projects
- Strong attention to detail on all project deliverables even under time pressure.
- A good understanding of project management with proven time management and personal organizational skills
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $125,800.00 - $350,300.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.
