Research Associate III - Patient Preference and Experience

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Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description Join Us as a Research Associate III Evidera – Make an Impact at the Forefront of Innovation As a Research Associate III Evidera you will design, oversee and implement simulation models (e.g., discrete event simulation) and other decision-analytic models (e.g., Markov, individual state-transition, survival partition) to assess the cost-effectiveness of healthcare interventions. Manage multiple projects with tasks varying to degree by project. Assist the Principal Investigator with multiple projects management scoping, tracking progress, and delegating tasks to the project teams. We have successfully supported the top 50 pharmaceutical companies and more than 750 biotechs, spanning 2,700 clinical trials across 100+ countries in the last 5 years. What You'll Do: • Design and development of health economic (HEOR) modelling to conduct cost-effectiveness and budget impact analyses of healthcare interventions. • Program the models using Microsoft Excel with Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) or simulation specialized software (e.g., Arena) and conduct model validations. • Conduct literature reviews with emphasis on extracting data pertinent to health economic evaluations and cost-effectiveness analyses. • Conduct basic statistical analyses (e.g., descriptive statistics and regression analysis) • Support development and maintenance of scientific resources (e.g., model templates, modeling training manuals). • Draft project deliverables (e.g., Excel with VBA based models, user guides, model specifications and technical reports) and draft abstracts and sections of manuscripts with possible co-authorship. • Develop a project plan and monitor project progress (budget, timelines and deliverables) for multiple projects. • Mentor and supervise the junior staff. • Draft proposals and budgets Education and Experience Requirements: • PhD or Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Operations Research, Industrial Engineering or related field with Bachelor’s degree in a similar program (Mathematics, Economics, Epidemiology with greater than two years of relevant work experience of programming simulation models (e.g., discrete event simulation) or other decision analytical models (e.g., decision trees, Markov, individual state-transition, survival partition) in Microsoft Excel with VBA. • Or Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience of programming simulation models (e.g., discrete event simulation) or other decision analytic models (e.g., decision trees, Markov, individual state-transition, survival partition) in Microsoft Excel with VBA. • Experience in project management. • Experience using other simulation and/or decision-analysis software (e.g., Arena, TreeAge) is preferable. In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: • Practical knowledge of research project implementation • Familiarity with mathematical and simulation modeling. • Excellent knowledge of Excel and VBA, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint. • Familiar with the fundamentals of pharmacoeconomics, epidemiology and literature review principles. • Strong quantitative skills, with solid understanding of basic statistics. • Strong organization skills. • Effective oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing. • Have customer focused mindset. • Ability to work well within a team. Working Environment: Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role: • Travel may be required. Why join us? When you join Thermo Fisher Scientific, you become part of a global team that values passion, innovation, and a commitment to scientific excellence. You’ll work in an environment where collaboration and development are part of the everyday experience—and where your contributions truly make a difference. Apply today to help us deliver tomorrow’s breakthroughs.