Director, RWE Services
ConcertAI
Evidence Services and will be a key member of the Epidemiology/HEOR scientific leadership team. This is a client-facing role where you will work very closely with the life science customers to ensure the design and implementation of custom data solutions and/or research services are achieving the client’s scientific and business objectives. Senior directors are expected to have a strong command of the oncology therapeutic area and epidemiologic methods to advise on a broad portfolio of sophisticated oncology-focused clinical research projects. Sr. Directors are responsible for the successful implementation of research projects and oversight of the scientific team within assigned client accounts, achieving bookings and revenue goals, and strategic scientific management of client accounts in collaboration with the sales and client partner teams. As a Sr. Director you will provide regular feedback to the Vice President, Scientific Operations and the Vice President, Real World Evidence Services on metrics related to financial and operational performance.
Responsibilities
- Manages direct reports and oversees a scientific team of Directors, Associate Directors, Sr. Research Scientists and Scientists.
- Provides scientific oversight across a portfolio of research projects and advises on methodological approach for principal investigators, scientific support, biostatistics.
- Leads client accounts as the research point of contact for strategic ideation and engagement, as well as the first option for addressing client requests and identifying supporting resources.
- Maintains accountability for achieving revenue and bookings targets.
- Takes responsibility for the accuracy, consistency, thoroughness, and quality of deliverables for a portfolio of projects.
- Tracks study progress to ensure high-quality, timely completion of project milestones and financial performance of projects.
- Builds strong relationships with clients to ensure continuous and consistent communication regarding their needs and ConcertAI’s research capabilities and performance.
- Develops and oversees the development of new business proposals for studies and data solutions including project budgets and timelines.
- Resources project teams and works with colleagues to resolve issues related to competing priorities among research staff.
- Assists in hiring, training, and mentoring staff, and conducts personnel evaluations of direct reports in accordance with standard ConcertAI processes.
- Contributes to development of internal methods, policies and procedures to improve quality or efficiency of research at ConcertAI, and develops documentation for these.
- Supervises or develops in the development of abstracts, posters, final reports, and manuscripts.
- Actively coordinates and participates in the career development of ConcertAI staff.
- Participates or leads strategic internal projects at the direction of more senior Client Services staff.
Work Experience
Requirements
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in epidemiology or biostatistics and a minimum of five years research experience for the life sciences industry.
- Extensive experience with the scientific research process, understanding of data management, and principles in the application of epidemiologic study design and analysis.
- History of leadership and execution of healthcare research projects using electronic medical record data.
- Substantial experience serving as a strategic partner to life sciences clients during the business development and execution phases of a project lifecycle.
- Ability to establish priorities for a team and solve practical problems.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to clearly and convincingly present wide range of internal and external audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise a team of scientists, manage multiple projects and deadlines, establish priorities for work activity, and solve practical problems.
- Track record of thought leadership within the oncology and/or real-world evidence space
- Familiarity with basic productivity software (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Web Conferencing Applications).
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Detail-oriented, highly self-motivated, results driven and flexible to work in a scaling environment.
Particular consideration will be given to applicants with the following qualifications:
- Working knowledge of emerging and standard of care biomarkers in the oncology therapeutic area.
- Understanding of FDA regulatory requirements, ICH guidelines and GCP.