Research Scientist - Health Economics Modeling & Simulation - Evidera - Boston

Job description
Position Overview
Independent principal investigator of projects responsible for overseeing all aspects of project delivery; delegates project management tasks to mid-level and junior staff. Takes scientific responsibility for project completion; responsible for strategic consultation and for use of best methods to address research needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (other duties may be assigned)
Scientifically responsible person for design and implementation of selected studies or mathematical models; conceptualize advanced model design and advanced study protocols and statistical analysis plans.
Review and finalize project deliverables and ensure study findings are valid and reliable.
As principal investigator, have final budget, deliverable and project timeline responsibility; identify scope expansion and need for amendments; serve as consultant to other principal investigators or staff on other projects.
Direct other "non-billable" activities (e.g. design conceptual approaches for proposals, pursue methodological advancements, supervise junior staff, identify and pursue business opportunities within Evidera and bring in new projects).
Travel is expected at approximately 10%

Desired Skills and Experience
Qualifications
Deep understanding of research principles and familiarity with key aspects of the literature (historical and current)
Extensive practical experience in leading implementation of cost-effectiveness and budget impact analyses using mathematical modeling
Experience in the conduct of systematic literature reviews, meta-analyses, and database analyses
Solid quantitative skills, including statistics and calculus
Advanced level understanding of relevant methodology and statistics
Extensive knowledge of practical research implementation
Excels in handling client relations
Excellent communication skills including presentations

Education and Experience
PhD with at least two year of relevant experience; Masters with greater than seven years of experience; BA/BS with extensive and high level experience.

Language Skills
Competent in written and spoken English.

Computer Skills
Required: MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Desired: ARENA or other discrete event simulation software, SAS or other data analyses software

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