Thermo Fisher Scientific
Job title:
Research Scientist – Modelling and Simulation
Company
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Job description
Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions OfficeJob DescriptionJob Title: Research ScientistLocation: RemotePosition Overview:Independent project lead & principal investigator of projects responsible for overseeing all aspects of project delivery; delegates project management tasks to mid-level and junior staff. Conceptualization, design and implementation of health economic models to conduct cost-effectiveness and budget impact analyses of healthcare interventions. Scientific responsibility for project completion; responsible for strategic consultation and for use of best methods to address research needs. Oversees and participates in a large project portfolio. Innovates scientifically and produces output of high scientific quality. Assumes significant responsibility for sales targets and building client relationships.Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):
- Scientifically responsible person for design and implementation of selected studies or models; conceptualize advanced model design and advanced study protocols and statistical analysis plans.
- Lead interactions with clients in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, develops and maintains client relationships.
- Brings in proposal leads, manages proposal writing process and closes sales
- Review and finalize project deliverables and ensure study findings are valid and reliable.
- As project lead/principal investigator: project budget, deliverable and project timeline responsibility; identify scope expansion and need for amendments.
- Serve as advisor or mentor to other principal investigators or team members.
- Direct other “non-billable” activities (e.g. design conceptual approaches for proposals, supervise junior staff, identify and pursue business opportunities within Evidera and bring in new projects).
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.
- Proven record in business development, as well as discussion of new opportunities with existing clients
- Required: Advanced Microsoft Excel modelling skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint. Ability to use Access with interface provided (will need to know ARENA if doing DES programming); familiarity with data analysis software.
- Broad experience in health economics and development of models suitable for submission to Health Technology Assessment groups or to support other reimbursement decisions
- 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
Personal Skills & Competencies:
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, project teams and senior managers
- Demonstrated ability to lead global cross-functional project teams to deliver projects across many therapeutic areas in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Excels in handling staff growth and synergy, as well as client relations
- Competent in written and spoken English.
- Line manager: Experience in a line manager position, hiring, on-boarding, coaching, supporting staff development and project staffing plans
- Travel (international) is expected
Expected salary
Location
Saint-Laurent, QC
Job date
Sat, 22 Mar 2025 23:17:05 GMT
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