Research Scientist - Alberta, Canada - Thermo Fisher Scientific

    Thermo Fisher Scientific background
    Full time
    Description
    (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 ( 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