Medical & Evidence Manager

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client-first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
ZS' R&D Excellence Practice brings together experts in Strategy, Clinical Execution, Data Sciences and Technology to empower client organizations to achieve their passion for patient care, science and business success. Through our "Lifecycle Evidence Strategy", "Clinical Trial Optimization", "Medical Affairs" and "Evidence Generation" services, we deliver impact where it matters, from early drug development to commercialization. This role will be aligned with ZS's R&D Excellence Practice Area, and particularly within our Evidence Generation practice, supporting our business consulting and analytics services across multiple clients.
HEOR/Evidence Synthesis Lead:
We seek applicants for a Evidence Synthesis Lead role. This is an important leadership role within our Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) team, part of our Evidence Generation practice.
Our vision is to elevate HEOR into a strategic function which bridges the scientific, clinical and commercial spheres, and be the world leading strategic HEOR consultancy. As well as providing core HEOR services, we aim to shape the policy landscape HEOR operates within, be benevolent disruptors, driving the adoption of innovative new approaches, and make HEOR part of the entire product lifecycle.
ZS has an inclusive, client centric, consultancy culture, based around our core values:• Treat people right• Get it right• Do the right thing
The successful candidate will be someone excited by and aligned to this vision and culture.
Responsibilities:
Leading evidence synthesis standalone projects and workstreams on broader engagements, as the person responsible for overall quality, timelines, and financial performance
Developing recommendations based on expected impact, communicating risks and opportunities to ensure staff alignment, and where appropriate assuming the role of final decision maker
Reviewing and signing off on deliverables including protocols, analysis plans, technical reports, and slides
Work closely with ZS client teams to lead client business development and client relationship development across our key client accounts;
Owning relationships with clients and being viewed as subject matter expert; proactively managing client expectations and working with team members to implement strategies to problem solve on a client or project-basis
Leading team development and mentoring, encouraging a culture of open and constructive feedback, ensuring staff have clear pathway for career development
Contributing to staffing discussions as well as long-term strategic planning in conjunction with other senior leaders
Helping to develop and maintain processes required for the effective operation of the research team (e.g., onboarding, training, templates etc.)
Supporting staff to effectively communicate within and across teams, resolving conflicts tactfully, and stimulating morale
Providing methodological/subject matter input to and signing off on proposals and presentation content
Establishing trusted partnerships with clients and driving new business opportunities
Identifying opportunities for growth and recommendations for hiring that aligns with business development
Play an active role in counseling and mentoring junior team members within ZS;
Demonstrate ability to quickly assimilate new knowledge.
May require travel domestically and/or internationally including overnight stays
Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline
MSc in relevant discipline preferred, e.g. health economics, public policy, health policy, epidemiology, biostatistics, or public health, or science (biology/biochemistry etc.)
Minimum 10 years of directly relevant experience in a similar industry / consulting environment
Demonstrates expert understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and requirements for health technology assessment, evidenced by a track record of relevant publications
Demonstrated experience with Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) with a particular emphasis on health Evidence Synthesis - e.g. SLRs, ITCs, Dossier Writing etc.
Good understanding of relevant methodologies and statistics
Ability to lead and manage teams
Ability to work seamlessly and collaboratively with teammates across our global practice
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Expertise in communicating HEOR findings in various forms (e.g., peer-reviewed publication, abstracts and conference presentations, HTA dossiers, PowerPoint presentations)
Perks & Benefits:
ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Travel:
Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences, and belief systems-the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are, and make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are integral to your success here. We are committed to building a team that reflects a broad variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Learn more about our inclusion and belonging efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces and obtaining the resources they need to thrive.
If you're eager to grow, contribute, and bring your unique self to our work, we encourage you to apply.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
To complete your application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment.An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
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