Company Description
At EVERSANA®, we are proud to be a Great Place to Work across the globe. We’re fueled by our vision to create a healthier world. How? Our global team of more than 6,000 employees is committed to creating and delivering next-generation commercialization services to the life sciences industry. We are grounded in our cultural beliefs and serve more than 670 clients ranging from innovative biotech start-ups to established pharmaceutical companies. Our products, services and solutions help bring innovative therapies to market and support the patients who depend on them. Our jobs, skills and talents are unique, but together we make an impact every day. Join us!
Across our growing organization, we embrace diversity in backgrounds and experiences. Improving patient lives around the world is a priority, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of the healthcare and the life sciences industry. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating an inclusive culture that embraces our cultural beliefs. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the kind of team and culture we are building. We look for team members that are not only strong in their own aptitudes but also who care deeply about EVERSANA, our people, clients and most importantly, the patients we serve. We are EVERSANA.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Our employees are tasked with delivering excellent business results through the efforts of their teams. These results are achieved by:
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Independently executes statistical aspects of projects that meet client expectations.
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Provide one-on-one mentorship to new employees and coops.
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Assists in the training of junior statisticians to develop methodological expertise, soft skills, and other aspects of professional development.
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Development of statistical analysis plans.
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Conducts statistical analyses.
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Report development.
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Interpretation and dissemination of findings.
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Oversees and implements quality control activities.
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Lead or participate in the develop or modification of novel statistical analysis code.
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Creates, maintains, or extends R packages and R shiny applications to standardize common statistical routines and enable their accessibility, using Git for version and BitBucket for collaboration.
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Participating in meetings with clients and/or internal project teams to lead discussions around statistical methods and to present results from analyses
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Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
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All other duties as assigned.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
EXPECTATIONS OF THE JOB:
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Travel: Some travel may be required for meeting with clients, stakeholders, or off-site personnel/management
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Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
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Overtime and/or weekend/evening hours may be required to meet project deadlines
The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the expectations of the position and shall not be construed as the only expectations that may be assigned for the position.
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the expectations listed above.
Qualifications
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, education, knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.
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PhD or MSc in Biostatistics, Statistics, Epidemiology, Health Economics or related field/thesis
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One to three years of direct work experience in health research, health technology assessment, market access or a related field OR equivalent combination of experience and relevant academic training/dissertation.
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Strong basis in fundamental statistical concepts and methods and familiarity with techniques such as development of meta-analysis, indirect comparisons, network meta-analysis, predictive equations, regression modeling, propensity score analysis, survival analysis (including parametric methods), longitudinal data analysis, etc.
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Strong statistical programming skills with standard software, including R, WinBUGS/OpenBUGS, SAS, and/or STATA.
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Experience analyzing patient-level data from clinical trials and/or real-word observational data (eg, surveys, health administrative/claims databases, electronic medical records).
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Ability to plan, oversee, and manage consistent coding conventions in complex projects.
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Technically competent with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, analytical, problem-solving, and multitasking capabilities.
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Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a sometimes high-pressure environment.
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Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
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Ability to effectively interact and communicate with peers, senior management, and clients.
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Ability to effectively train, and mentor junior employees.
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Ability to communicate effectively (spoken and written), in non-technical terms, with project team members and clients.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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MSc or PhD preferred
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Professional work experience in the development of meta-analysis, indirect comparisons, network meta-analysis, predictive equations, survival analysis (including parametric methods), longitudinal data analysis, and other hierarchical analysis techniques, etc.
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Practical experience in the application of statistics in health technology appraisal, health economics, outcomes research or clinical data analysis is preferred but can be learned on the job.
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Proficiency in R programming and familiarity with reproducible workflows (eg, git, scripts, AWS S3, Rmarkdown, R Shiny, RStudio Connect).
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Knowledge of Bayesian modeling, Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) sampling, and related software applications (eg, Stan, Jags, OpenBugs, WinBugs) is an asset but can be learned on the job.
Proficiency with computer programming software (eg, VBA) or other role-related software
PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The physical and mental requirements along with the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
Office: While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to sit for longer periods, grasp, stand and/or sit for long periods of time (up to 90% of the shift), walk, talk and hear; occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet, with frequent interruptions and multiple demands.
Additional Information
EVERSANA is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits for all employees. The anticipated base salary range for this position is $84,000 to $90,000 and is not applicable to locations outside of the Canada. The base salary range represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, other job-related qualifications/skills, and geographic location (to account for comparative cost of living). EVERSANA reserves the right to modify this base salary range at any time.
OUR CULTURAL BELIEFS
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Patient Minded I act with the patient’s best interest in mind.
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Client Delight I own every client experience and its impact on results.
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Take Action I am empowered and hold myself accountable.
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Embrace Diversity I create an environment of awareness and respect.
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Grow Talent I own my development and invest in the development of others.
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Win Together I passionately connect with anyone, anywhere, anytime to achieve results.
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Communication Matters I speak up to create transparent, thoughtful, and timely dialogue.
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Always Innovate I am bold and creative in everything I do
Our team is aware of recent fraudulent job offers in the market, misrepresenting EVERSANA. Recruitment fraud is a sophisticated scam commonly perpetrated through online services using fake websites, unsolicited e-mails, or even text messages claiming to be a legitimate company. Some of these scams request personal information and even payment for training or job application fees. Please know EVERSANA would never require personal information nor payment of any kind during the employment process. We respect the personal rights of all candidates looking to explore careers at EVERSANA.
From EVERSANA’s inception, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion have always been key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds who share a passion for improving the lives of patients and leading innovation within the healthcare industry. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.
EVERSANA is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment and selection process please contact us at [email protected].
For details on our AODA Accessibility Policy, please visit https://www.eversana.com/legal/canadian-accessibility-statement/
This posting is for an existing vacancy. AI technology may be used to enhance efficiency in the recruitment process, but all hiring decisions are made by our human resources team in compliance with the Canada Human Rights Act.
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