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Senior Research Scientist, Decision Modeling

Precision Medicine GroupVancouver, British Columbia, CanadaOnsite

Essential functions for this role are:


  • Subject Matter Expertise/Domain Knowledge
  • Demonstrates understanding of the pharmaceutical industry, medical affairs, and requirements for health technology assessments
  • Sufficient understanding of relevant methods to be able to oversee systematic literature reviews (clinical, economic, and/or health-related quality of life) and/or quantitative evidence synthesis studies
  • Can identify considerations relevant to the model development given available evidence and communicate these within deliverables (e.g., protocol and technical reports)
  • Deliverable Creation
  • Develops client-ready deliverables including protocols, statistical analysis plans, technical reports, and slides
  • Strategic Direction
  • Contributes to short-term resourcing discussions
  • Project Management
  • Manages the delivery of components of projects by collaborating with other staff members to ensure high quality outputs
  • Helps ensure timely delivery and financial performance of projects or project subcomponents
  • Estimates required hours and identifies challenges early on and communicates any changes as well as viable solutions to project lead if necessary
  • Client Management
  • Reviews update slides/minutes and actions for overall study and viewed by client as independent researcher for specific study or component(s)
  • Leads client calls and responds to emails, inviting input from senior team members with methodological/subject matter expertise where appropriate
  • Line Management/Team Development
  • Creates development plans and acts as a mentor for direct reports
  • Business Development
  • Contributes to development of proposals and presentations under guidance of more senior team members with methodological/subject matter expertise
  • May also participate in meetings related to new business, including concept ideation

Minimum required experience for this role is:


  • Master’s degree in a subject related to health services research e.g., health economics, public policy, health policy, epidemiology, biostatistics, public health, or science (biology/biochemistry etc.)
  • 4-6 years’ professional experience

Core competencies required for this role are:


  • Willingness and desire to learn and share knowledge
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Proficiency in R/R Shiny advantageous
  • Ability to work effectively individually and as part of a diverse team
  • Pays attention to detail and performs quality checks of own work and that of others
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills
  • Highly developed reasoning and problem-solving skills
  • Awareness and understanding of financial performance on projects

Ability to line-manage and mentoPrecision is required by law in some states or cities to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled.

At Precision, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, and paid time off for sick leave and vacation, among other benefits.Reasonable estimate of the current range$92,000 - $128,000CADAny data provided as a part of this application will be stored in accordance with our Privacy Policy. For CA applicants, please also refer to our CA Privacy Notice.Precision Medicine Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. © 2020 Precision Medicine Group, LLCIf you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Precision Medicine Group at QuestionForHR@precisionmedicinegrp.com.It has come to our attention that some individuals or organizations are reaching out to job seekers and posing as potential employers presenting enticing employment offers.

We want to emphasize that these offers are not associated with our company and may be fraudulent in nature. Please note that our organization will not extend a job offer without prior communication with our recruiting team, hiring managers and a formal interview process.

Life at Precision Medicine Group

Formed in 2012, Precision Medicine Group is a specialized services company supporting next-generation approaches to drug development and commercialization. Precision provides an integrated infrastructure that supports pharmaceutical and life sciences companies as they develop new products in the age of precision medicine. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Md., with offices throughout the US, Canada, and Europe. For more information, visit precisionmedicinegrp.com.
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